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If you spend most of your day feeling tired, it probably suggests that there is something else causing you to feel this way. You should try to take action as quickly as you can so that this doesn’t get out of hand for you. It’s not good for you or anyone else around you if you’re always feeling too tired to do anything once you get home from work. Read on to learn more about what could be causing the problem and what you can do about it next.

Stress and Pressure

When you feel stressed out in life and the pressure is always on top of you, it can make you feel tired. That’s just the way of the world, and it’s something that you should work on if you think it might be at the root of your problems. Talk to your boss about reducing your workload so that the pressure and stress aren’t so great.

Not Getting Enough Sleep

Getting enough sleep is one of the most obvious things you can do to stop yourself feeling so tired throughout the day. Many people only get 5 or 6 hours of sleep per night, but that’s simply not enough. Start getting into the habit of going to bed earlier so you can get yourself at least 7 hours of sleep each night.

An Underlying Health Problem

There are many underlying health conditions that could be causing you to feel more tired than you normally do. If the problem persists, you should definitely talk to your doctor about this so it can be explored in more depth. Things like Fibromyalgia are known to cause extreme tiredness. And it can also be a symptom of diabetes. But the list is endless, so it’s worth seeking medical help if you’re concerned.

The Medication You Take

One of the most common side effects that comes with all sorts of medication is tiredness and drowsiness. If you’ve been taking a new medication, this is perhaps the most likely explanation for your tiredness. Read the list of common side effects and see if it’s mentioned. If this is really a problem for you, you could always talk to your doctor about switching to a different medication if possible.

Bad Diet or Lack of Hydration

If you’re not eating the right things or drinking enough water throughout your day, this is another thing that could potentially cause you feel more tired than usual. It’s important that your diet is properly balanced and that you’re getting enough essential vitamins into your diet. If you’re skipping meals or eating unhealthily, it could be why you’re feeling tired. And make sure you drink water continually throughout the day.

Dealing with excessive tiredness can be really tough, so don’t feel you need to suffer in silence because it’s simply not the case. No matter what problem it is you’re dealing with, there is help (and little feel-good items you can purchase if you’re a PhD student) out there for you, so don’t go through this alone any longer. The sooner you get help, the sooner you’ll get better.