Why am I so tired during the day? ?

Question

I'm 16 and lately I'm very tired during the day. I'm getting about 8 hours sleep a night but still feeling fatigued. Can anyone suggest whats going on and how to have more energy?

Answer 1

it could have to do with the things you're eating.  if you eat a lot of junk food and drink a lot of sodas then that could be a huge part of why you're so tired.  also if you're not very active throughout your day that could do it too.  

Answer 2

8 hours is good, but is it restful sleep? Sleep quality is just as important.

Also, diet plays a role. Don't skip breakfast ... and have fruit with some protein for snacks.

If it persists, see your doctor.

Answer 3

Eat a balanced diet.  Lay off the starches, cookies, cakes, pies, candy, sugary soda's, potatoes, pasta.  Eat plenty of fresh boiled or steamed vegetables, milk & lots of water.  Stay away from Fast Food Restaurants.  If you must snack between meals, eat celery sticks, raw baby carrots, grapes, banana's, etc.  Get up an hour earlier every day & take a BRISK 30 minute walk & do it again in the evening.  Make sure you don't leave home in the morning without eating a good balanced breakfast to carry you over to lunchtime.  Ask your parents to get you a bottle of a good quality Muli Vitamin to take each day to supplement your diet.  The muli vitamin is to provide you with nutrients you may not be getting with your present food intake.  It is not a quick fix - nor a magic potion - and it will take time - but try it - it's better than what's going on in your life right now.  Give it a good 90 days to tell a noticeable difference in your well being.  Good Luck.

Answer 4

8 hours is good but i read a study that us teenagers need at least 10 hours of sleep because of hormones and growing and all that stuff we go through during puberty.

Answer 5

that's exactly what's happening to me, i'm 16 too.

been getting between 8 and 9 hours of sleep a night and i'm still so tired during the day. don't know whats going on but its so irritating, specially when i'm trying to work on assignments !!!