Why am I so tired all the time?

Why am i so tired all the time?

• I am 50 yr old male with no health problems.I take Mands one a days everyday.Lately i have been extremely fatigued all the time.I cant go a half hour without closing my eyes from being so tired.No matter what time i go to bed,i feel fatigued all the time.I take a nap for a bit,but within 20 minutes,im exhauseted again?I eat right and dont drink or do drugs. I sleep about 6 hrs a night. Why am i so tired and what can i take to help me with this?

• Answer:

  Comfortable bedding makes a big difference. Use whitenoise (like a small fan). Test for sleep apnea too. You could also try waking up after 5 hours, getting a snack or doing something for an hour, then going back to sleep for a few hours after that (8 hours total or more). Just because you wake up doesn't mean your body has had enough sleep. I usually wake up after about 6 hours, take care of my needs, play a bit of guitar for maybe half an hour, then lay back down and sleep again. I can get up to 9 hours total a night this way and I feel alright. The good thing about it is it gets the blood flowing right again, your muscles can stretch for a bit and you don't feel hungry, thirsty, or like you need the bathroom while you're trying to nod off. It gives you some pretty vivid dreams as well.