Chronic tiredness is a common problem for many people. You may need to see a doctor, but sometimes changing your habits a little can be enough.
There are three main diseases that cause poor sleep quality, explains the pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist Kara Dupuy-McCauley.
As insomnia affect around 30% of the world’s population. It could be a temporary problem, caused by stress or jet lagfor example. However, if these symptoms occur at least three times a week for three months or moreyou are likely to suffer from chronic insomnia.
A sleep apnea (which blocks airflow and causes you to periodically stop breathing) is also common. There are asymptomatic ones, but the most common is snoring, waking up short of breath or feeling drowsy during the day. If not treated, Severe cases can cause heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Also the restless legs syndrome may be disturbing your sleep, in which case you should feel a feeling of discomfort in the legs and an urge to move them, which worsens at night (if you suffer from this condition, you will probably need to cut back on alcohol and caffeine).
If you believe you may suffer from this or other sleep-related illnesses, It is best to always consult a doctorsays the specialist, and this can apply treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Chronic fatigue can also arise from a variety of other sources, ranging from hormonal imbalances a iron deficiency (common among vegetarians) or even taking medication such as antidepressants, benzodiazepines and antihistamines.
But there is also another possibility: that of simply have the routine “changed”. In that case, there are a few things you can do.
What to do to sleep better
If you regularly take a coffee in the afternoon or a glass of wine in the eveningtry not to do it, warns the NYT, on the recommendation of Shannon Sullivana sleep medicine specialist at Stanford University.
Another thing that can interfere with your quality of sleep is having a snack before going to bed — try it again finish dinner at least two to three hours before bed.
Use your cell phone It is also widely regarded as a bad sleep habit.
Also make sure you are sleep at least seven hours a night (and there are people who need more). Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, creating a consistent routine, recommends Sullivan. “Just like a child’s naps, your own sleep will be better if it’s consistent.”
