If you’ve been feeling struggling with exhaustion for months, it’s time to seek support. We asked the experts how to tell when tiredness is a sign of something else happening.
– whether that’s because stress keeps us up at night mulling over our problems, or because depression can affect our the neurotransmitters responsible for energy and sleep.Common conditions associated with fatigue include anaemia, sleep apnoea and underactive thyroid. It can also be a side effect of certain medications, pregnancy and other health issues.
, look at your sleep routine and identify any changes you can make which will help you have a good night’s sleep.”“Coping with stress and worry can be very tiring, whether you’re dealing with a relationship break-up, stress at work or family issues. Taking steps to reduce stress can help to improve your sleep.”
If you're dealing with a tonne of stress, then that could be responsible for feeling tired all the time - even if you're sleeping at night.“What you eat and drink can affect how tired you feel. If you’re not getting enough vitamins and minerals in your diet or enough glucose in your blood this can make you feel tired and lack energy. For example, not having enough iron can cause fatigue. Thinking about when we eat is also important.
If you’ve adapted your sleep schedule and napping routine to provide as much downtime as possible but still haven’t had any relief from fatigue, it’s time to seek help. “It’s a good idea to see your GP if the tiredness doesn’t get better with rest or lifestyle changes, if the feeling lasts for more than a few weeks, or if it affects your life or mood,” Dr Williams says.
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