Do you often feel excessively tired or sleepy quickly when doing daily activities? This has causes that you must pay attention to because there are various factors that can affect the health and balance of your body, therefore you must be able to recognize the signs and not overexert yourself and give yourself time to recover when necessary.
Get to know the causes, effective solutions, and the importance of knowing information that you or your acquaintances may experience through this article.
Get to know the causes of your body being excessively tired and easily sleepy
The causes that you may experience will usually vary, but generally they can be caused by the following factors:
- Lack of sleep : Insufficient amount of sleep can cause fatigue and sleepiness. Sleep 6-8 hours a day to reduce the risk of excessive fatigue.
- Stress : High levels of stress can trigger fatigue and disrupt sleep patterns and will be a factor influencing chronic/excessive fatigue.
- Lack of physical activity : Lack of exercise or physical activity can cause lethargy and lower energy levels.
- Air pollution : Exposure to air pollution can result in decreased energy levels and make the body feel tired.
- Lack of nutrition : An unbalanced or nutritionally deficient diet can affect energy levels and overall health.
- Medical conditions : Some medical conditions, such as anemia, diabetes, or hypothyroidism, can cause chronic fatigue.
- Dehydration : Lack of fluids in the body can cause a decrease in energy and make the body feel tired.
Ideally, you should have sufficient and quality rest time because it is important for body recovery and overall health.
What is an effective solution to overcome this?
Simply put, if you have experienced the causal factors mentioned above, you can follow effective solutions to overcome excessive sleepiness and fatigue by changing your lifestyle and daily habits:
- Get enough sleep: Make sure you get an adequate amount of sleep each night, generally between 6-8 hours. Make a consistent sleep schedule and create a comfortable sleep environment.
- Physical activity: Get regular physical activity. Exercise can increase energy levels and help reduce fatigue. Choose an activity that you enjoy, such as walking, running, or cycling.
- Balanced nutrition: Make sure your diet is rich in nutrients. Eat a balanced diet that includes protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and important minerals and stay fully hydrated by regularly drinking 8 glasses of water a day.
- Rest and relaxation: Allow time for rest and relaxation. Breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga can help reduce stress and increase energy.
- Avoid excess caffeine and sugar: Consume caffeine and sugar wisely. Although it can provide a short energy boost, excessive consumption can result in a decrease in energy afterward.
- Set a daily activity schedule: Plan your daily activities wisely. Set priorities, limit screen time before bed, and avoid doing strenuous activities close to bedtime.
The Impact of Excessive Fatigue and Drowsiness on Health
The impact of excessive fatigue and sleepiness on health can cause various health problems and decreased quality of life. Some of these impacts include:
- Decreased productivity: Being tired and feeling sleepy easily can affect a person's daily productivity, especially for those who have busy or busy activities.
- Mental problems: More seriously, depression, anxiety and emotional shock can cause excessive fatigue and drowsiness which can affect a person's mental health.
- Risk of more serious diseases: Excessive tiredness and drowsiness can increase the risk of diseases such as sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes and cancer.
Benefits of Recognizing and Understanding the Factors of Sufferers of Excessive Fatigue and Easily Sleepy
Recognizing and understanding the factors that cause excessive fatigue and drowsiness has a number of significant benefits, both in terms of health and in improving the quality of life, one of which is to increase your knowledge and awareness of health problems that cannot actually be considered trivial.
Therefore, it is also important to note that if you experience persistent fatigue and sleepiness, consider consulting a health professional. They can help assess whether there is an underlying medical condition.
Article written by dr. Elyanawati, Sp.PD (Internal Medicine Specialist at EMC Alam Sutera Hospital).