Why do I feel tired all the time?

Many people complain of feeling tired all the time despite having slept for 7, 8, 9 hours or even longer. The problem is not the length of sleep, but the quality. You can sleep for as long as you want, but if your sleep is not replenishing then you will continue to feel tired all the time regardless. The key is to find out what is causing your sleep to not be effective and replenishing, and then find a solution to your problem.

The most likely reason for feeling tired all the time is having Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition that causes you to momentarily stop breathing as a result of your airways closing up. These blockages, called apneas, cause your brain to wake up, open your airways up, and then you fall back to sleep instantly. Most people suffering from OSA do not even realize it is happening, despite the fact these apneas can occur up to 400 times a night.

Find out if OSA is causing you to feel tired all the time in under two weeks

If you do feel tired all the time, then it is highly advisable that you do a Sleep Study. This will examine your sleep patterns and will be able to tell you whether or not you have Sleep Apnea. Starting at £99, you will have your confirmation within a fortnight, you could be feeling your old self again within a few weeks.

The first thing to do would be to choose a Sleep Study. From there you are well on your way to hopefully finding that cause of you feeling tired all the time. If you get a positive confirmation, you can then look to start therapy for your Sleep Apnea, and if negative then you can narrow down the potential causes and get closer to finding a solution for your troubles.

How do I stop feeling tired all the time?

Once you have the result of your Sleep Study, if positive you can begin to use CPAP therapy to prevent your OSA disrupting your sleep. CPAP systems consist of a machine and a mask, which pump air into your airways to create pressure, which then prevents your airways collapsing. The result? Effective, reinvigorating sleep, that will allow you wake up refreshed and feeling your old self again.

Are there any other symptoms Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

The two main symptoms of Sleep Apnea are feeling tired all the time and loud snoring. You can click here for a full guide to Sleep Apnea Symptoms. Constant tiredness is the main sign of OSA, so if you are suffering from it then we would highly recommend taking a Sleep Study, but if you have any other symptoms as well then it is vital that you do not ignore the warning signs. OSA can lead to other health complications such as strokes and heart failure, so getting OSA confirmed and treated is imperative.

Successful treatment of your OSA allows you to sleep soundly, and feel reinvigorated after sleeping. You'll have energy and drive that you may have been missing for months or years, improved concentration, an improved social, personal and professional life. You will no longer have to deal with the negative symptoms of Sleep Apnea such as constantly feeling tired. All the time that OSA goes untreated it can lead to further health problems such as strokes or heart failure, so if you think you may have OSA it is important that you get it confirmed as soon as possible. The first step is choosing a Sleep Study which, at £99, could be the start of getting your life back. If you are showing any symptoms of sleep apnea, can you afford to ignore them?