A feeling of exhaustion, in need of sleep or rest, describes being tired. However, the terms burnout, fatigue, exhaustion, lack of energy, weariness , are also part of the equation of being overworked. Here Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola.com, reflects on reasons you may be tired all the time:

 

“Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I so tired all the time?” If the answer is yes, there are many possible reasons why you’re feeling this way. Fatigue can impact your life to the point where it’s negatively affecting your work, relationships and other aspects. Read on to learn the potential causes and how they can be addressed.

Why Am I so Tired?

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There are many possible reasons for why you feel tired all the time. Some causes are very simple and easy to address, while others may be rooted in chronic conditions that require a more thorough approach. Here are some of the most common reasons:¹

• Lack of sleep — One of the most common reasons why people feel tired is chronic sleep deprivation. A good night’s sleep can give you the energy you need to do your day-to-day activities but, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 adults doesn’t get enough of rest.²

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• Unhealthy diet — When you eat healthy food, your body is better able to perform at its peak. Conversely, unhealthy foods can contribute to a loss of energy and cause you to feel drained. For example, junk food with added sugars and carbs and other sugar-rich foods can cause spikes in your blood sugar levels, which can lead to sugar crashes that result in fatigue.³

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• Sedentary lifestyle — Not moving around can actually make you feel more tired. According to one study, you can actually boost your energy levels even by just performing 21 to 40 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise.⁴

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Aside from the ones mentioned above, fatigue can come from myriad underlying medical conditions. The list below sheds light on the most common culprits:⁵

1. Acute liver failure — Research indicates that fatigue stems from changes in neurotransmission within the brain. One suggestion is that a patient’s psychological well-being can manifest in feelings of fatigue after a diagnosis of cirrhosis or liver failure is confirmed.⁶
2. Anemia — Fatigue may develop due to your body being starved of oxygen, when you don’t produce enough red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout your body efficiently.⁷
3. Traumatic brain injury — Fatigue is a common complication after experiencing a brain injury. Mental fatigue can occur because the brain is trying to process plenty of information but cannot do so efficiently.⁸
4. Cancer — Tumors can produce cytokines that cause tiredness. Other cancers can slow down the production of red blood cells, which can result in anemia.⁹
5. Chronic fatigue syndrome — The fatigue caused in this disease may stem from immune system problems, hormonal imbalances or viral infections.¹⁰
6. Chronic kidney disease — Fatigue may manifest as a symptom of chronic kidney disease due to anemia and inflammation.¹¹
7. Concussion — Suffering from a concussion may give you mental fatigue. You may feel that your reactions are slower or that routine tasks suddenly become difficult.¹²
8. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — Patients suffering from COPD develop fatigue due to impaired lung function, which may impact their quality of life.¹³
9. Depression — Negative feelings such as sadness, hopelessness and helplessness can lead to sleep problems, which eventually lead to fatigue.¹⁴
10. Diabetes — This metabolic disease can cause dehydration or kidney disease, both of which can eventually cause fatigue.¹⁵
11. Emphysema — Shortness of breath is one the most common symptoms of this condition, which can eventually make you feel tired since you’re lacking energy.¹⁶
12. Fibromyalgia — The pain in your muscles when fibromyalgia strikes can result in fatigue afterward.¹⁷
13. Grief — According to a report from The Atlantic, bereavement can weaken the immune system due to the stress you may be experiencing from the loss of a loved one, and leave you feeling excessively tired.¹⁸
14. Heart disease — Defects in the way your heart works, such as a cardiac infection, can cause weakness or fatigue.¹⁹
15. Hyperthyroidism — An overactive thyroid may cause muscle weakness, which directly leads to fatigue.²⁰
16. Hypothyroidism — An underactive thyroid can affect your biological processes in many ways, such as making you feel tired all the time.²¹
17. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the two diseases that make up IBD, can cause fatigue due to the pain experienced by the patient. In other cases, it is a side effect of inflammation or a nutritional deficiency.²²
18. Medications — Many medications can cause fatigue as a side effect. Common examples include antihistamines, antidepressants, anxiety medications, beta-blockers and opioids.²³
19. Multiple sclerosis (MS) — Eighty percent of people affected with MS develop fatigue as a complication, and it can reach a point where it affects a person’s quality of life and ability to work.²⁴
20. Obesity — Having excess weight in your body can make normal activities harder to do, which can tire you out quicker. It can also cause joint and muscle pain.²⁵
21. Stress — Emotional stress can take a toll on your physical well-being, which can lead to fatigue.²⁶

Why Am I so Tired in the Morning?

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Sometimes, when you wake up, you can’t help but feel tired already. According to Gary L. Wenk, Ph.D., a professor at The Ohio State University, there are several factors that influence your fatigue in the morning:⁴²

• Neurobiological aspect — While you’re dreaming during rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep, the brain consumes large quantities of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). As ATP gathers in your brain, the degree of drowsiness increases.
• Time of sleep — Staying up late at night and waking up late can affect sleep quality and influence daytime dysfunction. In young people, late-night sleeping is associated with a smaller hippocampal size, an effect known to impair learning and memory function.
• Your partner — Evidence suggests that who you sleep beside can influence your quality of rest. According to Wenk, women who are sharing a bed with a man are more likely to experience negative sleep quality, even if preceded with sexual intercourse. Men, on the other hand, do not experience loss of sleep efficiency.”

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