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Forever sleepy!

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phoebe5800
phoebe5800

Hi everyone!

I'm 18 and for about 2 years now (or so) I just can't stop feeling tired all the time. I sleep from about 10pm to at least 7am every night (and still wake up feeling exhausted) and most days I'll need at least 1 hour nap to get through the day. I've tried changing my diet and exercise and all that but nothing seems to work. When discussing with my Dr, she just orders more blood tests or tells me it's part of being a 'teenager'- but it's been going on so long now and no one I know needs anywhere near as much sleep as me. Has everyone had a similar thing or have any tips to help me try and get out of this horrible cycle?

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  • maria_1963
    maria_1963 phoebe5800

    Posted

    If you are on medication - side effects can sometimes be drowsiness .
  • phoebe5800
    phoebe5800

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies! I have been checked for all of those and I don't have diabetes but I have been known to have anaemia, although I still feel the same when I'm taking iron etc and my levels are back to normal!

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