Fatigue, a feeing of tiredness or low energy, can be caused by many factors. You may be prone to fatigue as you juggle so many responsibilities, work, child, family care, health issues, etc. Sometimes fatigue can become a chronic physical and mental drain which occurs in a health condition called chronic fatigue syndrome.
What causes fatigue?
Insomnia is when you have difficulty getting to sleep and or staying asleep. As each sleepless night of your life goes by, you loose the brain benefits of solid sleep. These benefit include:
- Clearing nervous system toxins
- Solidifying what we have learned during the day
- Restoring our mental flexibility
Sleep disorders, such as insomnia, can result from medical conditions, such as chronic pain and depression, aging, medications, diet and environmental factors.
How can I sleep better?
Most people need 7-10 hours of sleep each day to maximize energy, productivity and thinking ability. Since every one’s brain is wired uniquely, everyone has slightly different sleep needs. It may be helpful to keep a sleep diary so you are aware of what your actual sleep hours are.
If you learn to change your lifestyle habits, you can also improve your sleep. You should avoid exercising and eating a lot several hours before you go to bed. Also, you should definitely stop drinking caffeine by early afternoon.
If you snore at night, you should ask your doctor about sleep apnea, which can affect your sleep cycle. Your doctor may also send you for labs to check:
- Thyroid
- Hormone levels
- Hemoglobin level
- Glucose level
since these hypothyroidism, reproductive hormone changes, anemia and diabetes might lead to the cause of your fatigue.