To live a disease-free life, doctors recommend taking 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep. But some people feel sleepy all the time; they do not feel fresh after waking up in the morning, so this is not normal. Due to this, not only the work gets affected but it is also not good for health. If something like this happens to you too, there could be many reasons behind it. Let us know what those reasons
What could be the reason for excessive sleep?
- Even if you are taking any neuro-related medicine, you may feel sleepy throughout the day due to its side effects.
- If you are addicted to alcohol or any kind of drug, then you keep feeling sleepy due to a hangover.
- Sleep apnea is a type of sleeping disorder in which a person stops breathing, due to which sleep is affected and you may feel sleepy the next day.
- There are some foods like potatoes, bread, and pasta, which are foods with high glucose levels, which increase blood sugar. Due to this less energy reaches the cells and one starts feeling sleepy after eating.
- Due to depression and anxiety, people are not able to sleep properly at night; hence they keep feeling sleepy all the time during the day.
- People suffering from hypothyroidism also feel tired after sleeping and sleep more than necessary during the day.
Solve the problem like this
- Correct your sleeping pattern. To maintain a good sleeping pattern, it is important to sleep and wake up at the same time. It is important to stay away from any electronic gadgets before sleeping.
- Consume nutrient-rich foods. Maintain a balance of vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates in your diet. Avoid eating caffeine and processed foods.
- Staying hydrated removes lethargy. Your energy level may decrease due to dehydration.
- Include exercise and meditation in your routine, it improves blood circulation, meditation calms the mind, removes anxiety and helps in getting good sleep at night.
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