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Hello dear readers! Drowsiness is a state when our reactions are inhibited, fatigue is felt, excessive passivity and there is only one desire — to lie down to rest. And if you constantly want to sleep, then this is already a clear sign that something is wrong with the body, and the consequences affect not only health, but also at work and personal life. Today we will look at all the possible causes of this chronic state of drowsiness.
Evidence
- The appearance of yawning;
- Decreased activity of consciousness;
- Slowness of the processes of perception and thinking;
- It also slows down the heart rate;
- Dryness of the mucous membranes appears, that is, the amount of saliva in the mouth decreases, and the eyes close.
Causes
1. Fatigue
Severe fatigue is the main factor influencing sleepiness. At what, both physical and emotional, mental. Even if you spent the whole day lying on the couch in front of the TV, your visual receptors received an enormous load. And if constant noise is considered the norm in the workplace, for example, in production, then it is not surprising that over time the central nervous system will simply forcibly begin to slow down its activity, as a result of which you will feel powerless.
2. Not enough
Remember, in this article I already said that a person is supposed to sleep at least 7-8 hours a day, otherwise lack of sleep threatens with a feeling of chronic fatigue that will accompany you at any time, even if you change the schedule? Usually people with a rotational work regime suffer.
3. Lunch
Have you noticed that during the day, as soon as you eat, you immediately want to relax? Do your eyes close on their own, and you are ready to take a nap even in a sitting position? This happens because the blood actively circulates to those organs that work hard, respectively, if the gastrointestinal tract is filled with food, there is a need for urgent processing of it, and then not much oxygen enters the brain to cause and maintain cheerfulness.
4. Stress
It has a very tangible effect on our body, causing many different diseases, and if the circumstances are such that a person is exposed to it every day, then the resources will simply be at a minimum, not having time to be replenished. And then he feels that there is no energy even for desires and feelings.
The fact is that in case of danger or a strong experience, a large amount of hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, are released into the bloodstream, due to which a person becomes overly active, overexcited. But over time, the adrenal glands that produce these hormones simply fail, becoming depleted and not supplying enough to keep you active, and with a time shift that signals a malfunction in biological rhythms. You can read about biological rhythms here.
5. Pregnancy
A woman during pregnancy, especially in the first and last trimesters, is characterized by drowsiness. There is a hormonal restructuring of the body, so this condition is absolutely normal.
6. Diseases
It arises as a result of the transfer of serious diseases, especially infectious ones, the body is depleted and requires the restoration of the immune system. Rest will help to get out of such an asthenic, weakened state.
7. Anemia
It is observed with anemia, that is, a reduced level of hemoglobin and red blood cells in the blood. It mainly occurs against the background of pregnancy, starvation, vegetarianism, malnutrition and diseases of the stomach.
8. Atherosclerosis
Chronic fatigue and lethargy is caused by atherosclerosis, in which the cerebral cortex receives insufficient oxygen, which can even provoke a stroke. Atherosclerosis is usually accompanied by headaches, hearing loss and impaired memory and thinking.
9. Rare disease
There is one disease that is difficult to diagnose and at the same time it affects mainly young people, sometimes depriving them of their ability to work and the opportunity to lead an active lifestyle and perform various social roles. It is called idiopathic hypersomnia and is characterized by a constant desire to rest, especially during the daytime, a person can suddenly fall asleep during wakefulness, without noticing it, but wakes up very difficult, with manifestations of aggression.
10. Narcolepsy
With narcolepsy, a person has a harder time than with hypersomnia, because in addition to chronic fatigue, he is tormented by hallucinations, muscle weakness, respiratory arrest during sleep and falling asleep so abruptly that it is accompanied by loss of consciousness, which periodically ends in head injuries and bruises.
11. Intoxication
That is, poisoning may well lead to inhibition of the activity of the central nervous system. And I’m not talking about food poisoning, but about various addictions:
- Alcohol. The most common way of intoxication, which is accompanied at first by excessive excitement and completely unjustified waste of resources.
- Smoking — because of it, not enough oxygen enters the brain, plaques in the vessels and blood clots can occur, which causes a state when there is no strength and energy to do something.
- Drugs cause excessive harm to the body, so it is not surprising that a person is exhausted and constantly wants to sleep.
- Psychotropic substances or prolonged use of hypnotics leads to addiction, which is characterized by a chronic state of inhibition of the nervous system.
12. Avitaminosis
With a lack of vitamins in the body, due to which energy is produced and the activity of all organs and systems is established. Usually observed in the spring, due to the lack of sufficient sun, daylight and vegetables, fruits. Vitamin deficiency can also be observed in people who eat harmful, low-quality food or fast foods that are popular today.
13.Other
Drowsiness causes a number of diseases, such as diabetes, liver or kidney disease, malignant tumors, mental disorders, problems in the endocrine system, and more. It also occurs against the background of head injuries, dehydration, or due to bleeding, infection in the body.
Recommendations
- To avoid dehydration, drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- If you have an alcohol, drug or tobacco addiction, you should reconsider your attitude towards it and start taking the first steps towards health. I recommend reading the article on alcohol addiction.
- In case of overwork, organize a proper rest for yourself, the longer you work with the last of your strength, the longer it will take to recover, so take a break and allow yourself to pause. This is sometimes difficult for a man who occupies a leadership position, and believes that without him the whole process will fall apart. Try to enlist the support of deputies and still relax.
- Sports activities, daily exercises will help your body produce and expend energy in sufficient volume so that you feel a surge of strength and vigor, being in good shape. And as you remember, when playing sports, endorphins, hormones of happiness, are produced. And as often as possible, arrange walks in the fresh air to saturate every cell of your body with oxygen.
- Start taking vitamins and increase the amount of fruits, vegetables and greens in your diet and try to eliminate fatty, cholesterol-rich foods, I think it is not necessary to explain why it is harmful, you already understand the consequences very well.
- Start practicing meditation or doing various exercises that give you strength and energy. You can study these methods in my article «The problem of restoring vitality and energy: basic practices and exercises.»
- Take a contrast shower, it gives energy much more than a cup of coffee, and besides, it tempers and helps keep your body in good shape.
- Stick to a sleep schedule, do not confuse biological rhythms, and especially knock them down. Let it become a habit for you to go to bed no later than 23 p.m., and get up before eight in the morning.
Conclusion
As you understand, the causes can be very diverse, so it is best to go to a specialist so that he makes the correct diagnosis and, if necessary, prescribes treatment.
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