Feeling Drowsy Even after enough Sleep... Check This Out
The Oxford dictionary describes this word as being "Sleepy and Lethargic". Well feeling drowsy at some times is pretty normal, for example, after lunch or after a heavy meal when your body is digesting the food and most of your energy is used up there or at other such times. But if you are feeling sleepy throughout the day then you seriously need to read this.
The most common energy-zapping culprits are poor quality sleep, high stress, a bad diet, and children under the age of 2 (which, in a way, contributes to all of the above). Thankfully these are all mostly temporary, fixable problems. Tiredness or fatigue, however, could also be a symptom of a more serious issue. Let’s take a look at the possible causes for your tiredness so we can narrow it down and come up with a solution for you to feel more energized.
Are you really sleeping 'Enough'
Many of us think that we are sleeping for 7 or 8 hours means that we are receiving enough sleep, but the truth is not even close to this fact. You need to know that sleeping long enough and sleeping well enough are two completely different prospects of ample sleep. The perfect amount of sleep varies from person to person. (In fact, too much sleep can lead to tirediness and other problems just as too little sleep might). Your ideal amount of sleep also changes as you get older.
If you constantly wake or toss and turn in the night, your sleep is sabotaged no matter how many hours you get. It is even possible that you might be having some breathe related issues. To get a ample sleep one may do the following:
- Use sleep tracking technology can help you find out how well you’re really sleeping.
- You can also practice sleeping habits (ditch the electronics after dark, avoid caffeine and alcohol, etc.) to ensure a better night’s sleep.
- Also, maintain your sleep schedule every day (yes, for all 7 days of week).
Keep a check on Your Diet
If poor sleep isn’t your problem, the next thing to look at is your diet. The foods you eat make you more or less productive and energized, since they’re really the fuel for your brain.
Some snacks and meals keep you satiated for hours, while others are more likely to force you to the bed. Eggs and oranges, for example, are more likely to sustain you than crackers and croissants. So if you’re feeling tired primarily at certain times of the day (afternoon crashes, for example), rather than throughout the day, better snack and meal planning can help create a more high-energy day.
Mental Health
If you’re burnt out, stressed, anxious, depressed, or even bored, your energy level can drop. Have you experienced a major event recently, such as moving, a breakup, or a new job? That can also drain you both physically and mentally.
The cure for this depends on the cause, of course. We’ve tackled these issues before, but if you don’t feel right for an extended period of time (like two weeks or so), you should probably consult a mental health professional.
Physical Health
It might seem that physical activities drain you out and make you feel more sleepy but the truth is that they actually realease some of the hormones that make you feel active and regenerated .So Exercise, as it is good not only for your physical health but also for your mental health.
Take naps whenever you feel sleepy
Yea this thing really helps you. I myself find this as the best way to avoid crashes an I manage to sleep 4-5 hours at night and then have two 20 minutes naps in the afternoon and evening. If you need some help with naps then this video by ASAP Science might be useful for you-
If you made it to here then I will thank you for reading this. And i hope you to have a Productive day ahead.
_Damanjot Singh
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