Permanent drowsiness is a problem that almost all of us have encountered. It is often accompanied by general fatigue, lethargy and apathy and often leads to depression. Permanent drowsiness rarely occurs on its own, it often indicates certain changes in the body, acts as a symptom of the disease.
What are the most common causes of this condition? How to overcome drowsiness?
First, constant drowsiness may turn out to be a protective reaction of the body to some drugs. Antihistamines, pills to relieve inflammation, hormones can cause drowsiness. See your doctor and see if you are intolerant to the components of your medication. If the body does not perceive any component, reconsider the course of treatment to maintain immunity and restore good health. Before taking the drug, carefully read the instructions, see if drowsiness is indicated in the article about its possible side effects.
Secondly, recently stressful stress can be the cause of sleep disturbance. Psychologists and doctors explain the effect of the state of the human nervous system on sleep in different ways. From the point of view of psychology, in a dream a person rests from the problems of the outside world, plunges into a certain inner world constructed by the subconscious. If he has problems in the outside world, then he tries to hide from difficulties, to recover, he constantly wants to take a break from the difficult psychological situation in which he has to live. That is why he is always falling asleep - where you can not think about difficulties. Doctors explain the constant desire to sleep after stress with a hormonal disruption that has arisen against the background of a strong nervous shock. In this case, you can overcome drowsiness in only one way - to calm down. Brew yourself herbal tea or take a natural-based antidepressant.
Thirdly, constant drowsiness during the day can occur after night insomnia. This syndrome is called transient drowsiness. Of course, such weakness and drowsiness are not as dangerous as those caused by the disease, but in general they adversely affect the body. The biorhythm of a person at night differs from daylight, the human brain responds to light and darkness and determines the approximate time. Night sleep is important for the accurate functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems of the body.
Fourth, the human body is designed so that when an infection enters it, it begins to defend itself in all possible ways. The temperature rises, and also there is a desire to sleep, because at rest the body is easier to fight viruses. Persistent drowsiness can be a symptom of an infectious and inflammatory disease. See a doctor and get tested. If you manage to detect the disease at the initial stage of its development, then you will have more chances to quickly recover.
Fifth, persistent drowsiness may be an indicator of thyroid hypofunction. Concomitant symptoms of hypothyroidism are a violation of thermoregulation, heart failure, hypotension and weight gain. If you notice these changes in yourself, consult your endocrinologist.
Chronic fatigue also causes depression, accompanied by a constant desire to sleep. If you are very tired at work, allow yourself to rest at least at home in the evening and at night.
The article provides a far from exhaustive list of the causes of a sleeping state. The body of each person reacts differently to certain changes from the outside, and it is not always possible to determine the exact cause on their own. Therefore, if constant drowsiness bothers you, be sure to make an appointment with a doctor and consult a specialist.