Why do I always feel so sleepy?

Why do I always feel sleepy?

• Just like the question says... why do i always feel sleepy? I can't get more than 6 hours of sleep, if i sleep at 1am i will automatically wake up at 7am with no alarm clock or anything. so i dont think it is because i dont get enough sleep, because even if i try 6 hours of sleep is almost the max for me. Also I am an athlete so i dont think laziness is a problem either because i exercise alot. But now im off season and i just feel like sleeping all day, and i know that isnt good because i skip hanging out with friends and homework just to take a nap.

• Answer:

  I think if you were to consult a nurse they might ask for more details. Things such as: has your eating habits changed? have you lost interest in things you once enjoyed? You might have signs of mild depression which can come along without much reason at times. Or you might have something else, perhaps you are feeling this sleepy due to something new. Have you been maybe watching TV shows right before bed? Or maybe you had something caffeine a few hours before bed. I'd suggest keeping a notebook of what you did before going to bed and what times you woke up. You might discover a pattern and be able to figure out what has brought this on.