3 Reasons Why You Still Feel Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep

First Posted: Aug 10, 2020 06:33 PM EDT
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3 Reasons Why You Still Feel Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep

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As you prepare for what seems to be an endless list of tasks for the following day, you make sure to go to bed early and get a solid eight hours of sleep. But the moment you wake up, you don't feel like getting out of bed at all. Why do you still feel exhausted even after getting some good shuteye?

You're not alone in this endeavor. This question has plagued millions of people across the globe. Thankfully, this frustrating problem can be fixed so long as you identify the reasons behind it.

1) You're not getting enough sleep regularly

Good for you if you managed to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep a couple of nights this past week. That's certainly not enough. Things take a turn for the worse if you fail to monitor your sleeping habits. Without tracking your sleep, you can't say for sure that you're getting as much as sleep as you need.

The good news is that sleep tracking isn't rocket science. You can use a sleep tracking device to streamline the process, but you can start a journal to jot down how much sleep you're getting each night. Do this consistently, and you're bound to see patterns show up, which helps you determine what changes to do for a better night's sleep.

2) You're suffering from sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition in which you suffer from obstructed breathing during your sleep. This is commonly associated with snoring. You may have sleep apnea without realizing it, which is why it pays to consult a medical professional for proper diagnosis. You may not know it, but snoring can be troublesome not only for your partner but for yourself as well.

People with sleep apnea usually experience daytime sleepiness. Their obstructed breathing means frequent disruptions of a deep sleep, a crucial stage during which tissues grow and repair. Having a partner makes it somewhat easy to determine whether you're snoring or not. But in any case, it's best to see a sleep expert and avoid self-diagnosing. A CPAP machine is the best treatment for sleep apnea, but less severe cases can be dealt with using more natural solutions such as switching to a better mattress. You can find tips on finding the best mattress at the BedAdvisor.com

3) You're working against your biological clock

You ever envied people that seem to be bursting with energy in the morning? This could be the very reason why you always feel tired, no matter how much sleep you're getting. It's essential to understand that your biological clock is different from other people. Sleep experts recommend identifying your chronotype. This means figuring out the time of day when you reach peak productivity.

Continually working against your chronotype can lead to more sleep problems down the road. There's no use to forcing yourself to become a morning person if you end up being unable to focus on what you need to do. If you notice that you're at your peak during the late afternoon to early evening, there's nothing wrong with that. It's all a matter of making a new schedule and developing new habits tailored to your unique chronotype.

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