what do you do to stop being sleepy all the time

[aggie49]

i try to keep my self busy but it is hard sometimes all i want to do is sleep anyone got any ideas i am leary of the energy drinks so if you know if they really work let me know

[aggiebaldaino]

Keep yourself busy read a good book or go out to the park and relax in the shade. Go to the movies or just watch a good movie at home take some vitamins.

[zahid26]

I try to stay active and do something that keeps me entertained.

[blondie71]

I have days like that.  I was conserned so I spoke with my doctor and they said my body must needed the rest. I have problems when I can't sleep for days than I crash and sleep all day long.  So it just depends on you if you are under alot of strees that can make you sleep a lot or make you stay up as well.  If you are not having these kind of problems maybe you need to take iron tablets if you are a nemic (Can't Spell to good) The energy drinks affect everyone differently my sister drinks them and she says it helpls her get energy for the day she bought me one and I could go right to sleep, so they don't affect me but the Monster fruit punch flavor is really tasty.

[smy0850]

Also have your doctor look into whether or not you have depression or chronic fatigue syndrome.

[blondie71]

I do have chronic fatuge syndrome I didn't think of that.  I have mild to savier depresion with Anxiety disorder as well I should of told you that in my post SOrry! This plays a good roll in my sleeping habbits.

[Azanne07]

i found this tea that works great for waking me up when i get sleepy but i only drink it in the morning cuz it helps wake me up faster or at night when i have things that i need to accomplish asap

[ktheodos]

drink more water, eat slower, more often, smaller portions, stay active/loose...

[mom2taz]

I've tried the green tea's and most of the energy drinks....they taste NASTY!!   
I can't find any I can stand the taste of enough to drink it.
I take vitamins, and I eat small meals several times a day, so my metabolism is very high, but I run out of energy several times a day... it sucks.

[chii2]

Well I take 8 hours of sleep at night since its good for you and it helps boost your metabolism up, If I get sleepy I wash my face and start doing things that'll keep me awake.

[oldbuddy]

You probably should check with your doctor to make sure you don't have something like sleep apnea, which produces that symptom. If it's not treated it can be fatal. I found that out after I woke up one day with an airbag in my face.

[mom2taz]

Years ago you rarely heard of sleep apnea...now it seems a LOT of people have it and use the cpap machines at night to sleep.....can't help but wonder if it is that more people are getting it now days...and why?  or if just as many people were getting , it just was not diagnosed years ago...hmmm

[mlhnceh]

When I have times where I just want to sleep, I stretch for about 10 min and drink lots of water.  This usually helps me.

[mrstina08]

Its so hard not togo to sleep when you are tired. Sometimes I just get up and do some house chores.

[samrhett2]

Also have your doctor look into whether or not you have depression or chronic fatigue syndrome.

That is exactly what I was thinking.  I struggle so much with lack of energy and most of it is due to depression and the medications associated with controlling it.  Also, if you are taking any medication for any purpose that could be it or lack of required nutrients in your body.  If it continues, have some blood work done if possible.  A blood count would make sure that your hemoglobin level is sufficient.  If you blood is not allowing enough oxygen to circulate in your body, it will make you tired all the time.