Is it normal i cant stay 16 hours straight awake ?

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i have a serious problem regarding my sleep, i get tired so easily i cant stay awake for the whole day, if i wake up at 10, i feel so exhausted around 2 i cant help it but go to sleep and take a nap, i always put an alerm for 30 min but i keep hitting the snooze button for like a hundred time and i end up sleeping for 3 or 4 hours, today i took a nap for 6 hours for real, and at night i sleep late and wake up late too, im also not regular with my going to bed time, i feel i sleep a lot that im missing life right now, i need more time in the day not sleeping so i can do other things im supposed to do, i eat kinda healthy and go to the gym couple of time s a week, i really envy people who sleep for 6 hours and keep awake all day, i want to be like that, any practical advice please ??

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  • LaughinSkull
    5 years ago

    There are a lot of factors that go into what you're describing: exercise, diet, sleep patterns, workload, your bed, whether you consume caffeine, etc.

    A couple of things: First off, you mentioned that you don't have a regular sleeping pattern. That HAS to change. Go to bed at the same time each night, turn off all the lights/devices/tv/etc, and wake up at the same time each morning (I don't care if it is the weekend). Circadian rhythms are set and modulated by external cues (called "Zeitgebers") and your activity, and so it is imperative that you try to help it stay consistent where you can. Exercise will definitely help you get a good nights' rest (and often times works just as well as sleeping medication). Your bedding also counts: a crappy bed will lead to a crappy nights' sleep, and you'll feel tired the next day.

    Another thing you may want to do (if you have health insurance) is go to the doctor for a routine physical/checkup. They will do some blood work and also might diagnose an underlying neurological or hormonal problem if that turns out to be the case.

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  • tch43436SensuousPantyhose
    5 years ago

    Chronic fatigue syndrome is often a culprit. Thyroid disorders are common. Have your thyroxin measured. The so-called circadian rhythms are important. Hypersomnia is sleeping to much. Rest is important.REM sleep is the most restorative.Go to a sleep clinic to rule out sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome.

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  • CDmale4fem
    5 years ago

    I would say go to your doctor for a physical. You could be lacking some vitamins or some chemical imbalance. I think that iron deficiency leads to being tired. I'm kinda the same way, but I don't sleep near as much as you do. I would also say that based on my own experiences you are sleeping so much that you body isn't getting enough exercise for your body chemistry. I would say try going for bike rides or going for more walks. The gym 2 times a week is not enough to get your body awake alive and feeling better. Just get out and try the walking first every night say for a half mile or even a quarter mile then work up. Also, your diet or eating habits can make a serious difference. Look deeper and maybe contact a nutritionist.

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