Exhaustion Despite Sufficient Sleep Linked to Serious Health Issues

Kathmandu. Even after sleeping on time at night, not using mobile for a long time, and getting a full eight hours of sleep, many people experience fatigue upon waking up in the morning, heavy eyes, and persistent tiredness throughout the day.

Ignoring this as normal can be a serious mistake. In some cases, the body may be signaling a serious health problem.

According to sleep specialist Dr. Steven Thau of Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, the number of hours slept is not enough; rather, how deep and restful the sleep was is more important. Many people spend eight hours in bed, but their bodies do not reach a state of actual rest.

During sleep, the body goes through various stages. These include light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. If sleep is repeatedly disturbed for any reason during the night, the body cannot reach the deep sleep stage.

This is why one feels tired upon waking up. Mental stress, noise in the room, the habit of looking at screens for too long, and excessive caffeine consumption prevent deep sleep.

A serious condition called 'sleep apnea' can also be behind such persistent fatigue. This is a condition where a person's breathing stops for a few seconds during sleep. According to Dr. Thau, many people are unaware they have this problem, but the brain repeatedly wakes the body to breathe.

This prevents the body from resting even if sleep is sufficient. Loud snoring, feeling suffocated during sleep, or excessive lethargy during the day are its main symptoms.

Besides this, sleeping and waking up at different times daily also disrupts the body's natural clock, or circadian rhythm. This is why people feel more tired even after sleeping late on holidays.

Our eating habits also directly affect sleep quality. Eating heavy meals late, consuming spicy food, or drinking alcohol repeatedly disturbs sleep at night.

Dehydration also causes restlessness and fatigue. Mental stress and anxiety are also major causes. When the mind is constantly active, the body cannot reach a state of rest. In such cases, practicing meditation, deep breathing, and creating a calm environment before sleep can be beneficial.

Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinions. Please consult your doctor or a relevant specialist, as this should not be considered a substitute for medical advice.