Here's a list of potential reasons.
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| | | | Reader Apollo O. recently asked us, "How come, no matter how much sleep I get, I'm still tired in the mornings?" Great question! One I'm sure many of us, including myself, would love the answer to. | | Today, let's discuss the different reasons this may happen, plus tips for shaking off that feeling. | | | | Wakey wakey,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline | | | | |
| |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
August 26, 2024 • 2.5 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Reasons you wake up tired and how to overcome it | | That heavy, groggy feeling after you wake up has a fancy name: sleep inertia. It's a common experience that usually goes away once you're up and at 'em (or after you've had your morning coffee).️ | | Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. The most obvious reason why you're waking up tired is that you're not getting enough rest. But there are many other, sneakier causes that may be at play. ️ | Let's start off with some lifestyle and dietary factors: - going to bed and waking up at inconsistent times
- looking at your phone or computer screen before bed
- taking long naps during the day
- waking up during the night to pee
- not getting enough exercise
| | Practicing better sleep hygiene and shifting your daily habits — like being more mindful about how late you're drinking caffeine or scrolling on your phone — might be all you need to feel more alert in the morning. You could also try washing your face, stretching, taking a brisk walk, and drinking a glass of water to help wake yourself up.️ | Most of the time, waking up tired isn't anything to worry about, especially if you don't have any other symptoms. But if that feeling lingers for hours and disrupts your daily life, you might want to see a doctor to find out if it could be a side effect of an underlying health condition, such as: - a sleep disorder like sleep apnea or insomnia
- restless legs syndrome
- grinding or clenching your teeth
- anxiety
- depression
- anemia
- chronic fatigue syndrome
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| | | | | Thanks for reading! Have a general health question you'd like us to look into? Email wellnesswire@healthline.com, and maybe we'll cover the topic in an upcoming edition of You Asked, We Answered. | | | | | | |
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