Is it normal that im always feel sleepy ???

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I dont know why i always feel sleepy, in summer avacation, i used to sleep a lot like 10-12 hours daily, but now i started to study medicine in college and i need to reduce this hours of sleeping, i sleep 8 hours but i feel sleepy all the time, i cant concentrate in my lectures in university because im always sleepy, its not like im tired just my eyes wants to close , how can i solve this problem ???

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    See your doctor and have a sleep study done. Maybe you have sleep apnea. Also ask to have some blood work done to see if you have a thyroid problem.

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  • Ellenna
    9 years ago

    Are you serious? You're studying medicine but you haven't thought of researching a medical reason for your tiredness? I hope you're never my doctor!

    The sleep apnea suggestion is a good one, you could also be anaemic or any number of things

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    • thegypsysailor
      9 years ago

      I'm with Ellenna on this one. Go get 'em girl! Rose, my dear, this jerk is studying medicine; most of it's teachers ARE doctors. One would think this poster wouldn't have to 'go' far to find any kind of doctor in a med school!
      This one just isn't smart enough to be a doctor if it thinks it can get better info on IIN, than at school.

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      • Anonymous Post Author
        9 years ago

        for god sake im still in the first year, the college started a month ago, do you stupid people expect me to become a doctor after a weak ???

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        • thegypsysailor
          9 years ago

          No, you idiot, not be a doctor, see or speak to a doctor. Aren't there any doctors at your medical school?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      9 years ago

      i still in my first year man, i just started before a month and you expect me to be a doctor ??? be patient

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      • Ellenna
        9 years ago

        What, your patient? No way! Sorry, but I don't understand the mentality of someone studying to be a doctor who comes here for medical advice. Maybe it's the lack of sleep affecting you?

        Seriously though, get yourself to a doctor: this sort of tiredness is a sign something's wrong and it's very dangerous if you're driving a car in that state.

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  • Chilllbanana
    7 years ago

    you are depressed try making yourself more motivated listen to metal before attending lectures

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  • Avant-Garde
    9 years ago

    Go to a sleep centre and get a sleep study done. This could be due to your diet or it could be a standalone health condition.

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    I have this problem but worse. I normally sleep about 16 hours a day. I've tried the normal sleep schedule and I cannot stay awake.
    I took a sleep study a few years ago and was diagnosed with sleep apnea and hypersomnia. Narcolepsy was suspected too but the hypersomnia dx is more of a general catch all diagnosis for oversleeping and trouble staying awake.
    My sleep problem has been treated with a breathing maching while sleeping and stimulants during the day. While the treatment helps a lot I am still signifantly effected by it.

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  • meow:3
    9 years ago

    low iron levels??? depression?? some people just need more sleep...exercise can actually help raise energy levels as well.

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  • wistfulmaiden
    9 years ago

    I definitely am tired too much of the time. But Ive had mono and I take meds which are probably the cause.
    If you don't have a 'real" reason Id get thoroughly checked out because its not fun to go through life in a state of semi-consciousness.

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