Why am I so tired?
Most of us struggle to spring out of bed in the morning - 3 out of 4 of us wake up exhausted and 60% of women feel tired all the time.
Obviously if you're not sleeping between 7 and 10 hours every night then a lack of sleep doesn't exactly help. But even factors like how you sleep and your bedclothes can make you feel tired too.
A study by Horlicks found that around 10 million people are so shattered in the morning that they struggle to get out of bed. So if you think you're getting enough sleep we've got 10 common reasons why you might still be tired.
1. Is your pillow comfortable enough?
Even if you go to bed early and think you're sleeping through until morning your pillow could be undoing all this good work.
The right pillow will support your neck and spine and prevent back pain.
An old or uncomfortable pillow means that you'll toss and turn all night which stops your body getting the rest it needs, making you feel tired.
Pillow test: Place the middle of the pillow over your arm, if the sides hang down it's time to buy a new one!
Read on: See why waking up in the night can be worse for you than you might think
By Vicky Woollaston
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Catherine Sinopoli, 5 months
I had ovarian cancer 9 years ago and am doing great, but I don't like to take unusual medicine. I'd like to know about this
Report this commentjaycee2, 5 months
ive just dont the pillow test-and mine failed miserably! hmmm time for new pillows, i`m going to give this a try.
Report this commentSusan, about 1 year
I was plagued by fatigue that ruled my life. It dictated my schedule, my social life, and even my attitude and outlook on life. For years I suffered, downing coffee, exercising, sleeping 12 hours a night whenever I could, doing all the things I heard about to give me more energy and yet none of it seemed to work. That’s when I very randomly met Rose at an audition. Rose told me that she was a holistic nutritionist. I did her 10 week transformation and am so ecstatic about my results!!!! I can actually function on 6 hours of sleep and I feel alive and invigorated by life! I can’t believe how much we all don’t know about our own bodies. You should check it out: www.wellnesswithrose.com
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Liam , about 1 month
Hi im 15 and currently taking iron tablets i feel so tired all the time. why is this
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