Why am I so tired?

United States
March 5, 2016 2:52pm CST
The past few weeks I have been extremely tired and I'm constantly wanting to sleep. I'm also kind of dizzy/my head feels foggy constantly. I'm not sure why this is happening since I take daily vitamins and eat fruits and vegetables every day, so I'm getting nutrients. I'm only 18 and I play sports, but I've always played sports so it's not from that. I don't want to go to the doctor because I don't have much money. Has anyone ever heard of anything this?
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@AmbiePam (86085)
• United States
5 Mar 16
Is it possible you are depressed? Sometimes physical symptoms like yours can be linked to depression. I have had a depression problem. However, you sound like you do a great job taking care of yourself. Do you happen to bruise easily? Also, you might just want to take one multivitamin unless your doctor told you otherwise. If you're eating fruits and veggies regularly, you won't need several vitamins. More vitamins that necessary can backfire on a person. You also might be anemic, and I had that problem until I was around twenty. You could fix your lack of iron with just adding eggs or spinach or raisins or oatmeal or figs or tuna or even a handful of almonds to your diet each day. The iron and protein should give you energy. I assume you drink a lot of water already since you're very active. If nothing I suggested sounds right to you then you might end up at a doctor's office. I just don't want you to be sick and suffer because none if us told you anything that works. After all, I'm not a doctor. I do wish you better health!
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• United States
6 Mar 16
Thank you! That was a lot of really good suggestions! I'll try them and see if it helps :)
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@AmbiePam (86085)
• United States
6 Mar 16
@supercalifredge It looks like others below have suggested anemia too, the lack of iron. Keep us updated!
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• United States
22 Mar 16
I hope you have found an answer by now my friend..worry about you.
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• United States
23 Mar 16
Thank you! I have not found a solution yet but I hope I will with time.
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• United States
23 Mar 16
@supercalifredge Oh dear sorry to hear it..maybe a quick pick me up..Red Bull but that would only be temporary.
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@shaggin (71681)
• United States
14 Mar 16
I was this way as well the past week but mine was because it was "my time of the month". I have always been borderline anemic and during certain times I can tell when my levels drop as I will be so exhausted and my heart will beat so hard just doing simple things. I will be weak. I have been drinking two mugs off coffee a day instead of one to keep me going through the day.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
8 Mar 16
At your age , you need 8 to 10 hours of sleep . Do you get that enough sleep ? It could be the cause of why are feeling so tired .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Mar 16
@supercalifredge Hmm , so what could be the matter ?
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• United States
8 Mar 16
I do. I usually get 9 hours of sleep, which is why this has really bothered me- most other kids my age are getting 2 fewer hours of sleep but aren't very tired while I am... :/ But thank you for asking!
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@marlina (154165)
• Canada
6 Mar 16
I am not a doctor, but it sounds to me like your iron and hemoglobin are too low. Only a blood test will tell you: DO NOT ignore this.
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• United States
6 Mar 16
Thank you! I'll look into getting a blood test.
@yashvino (91)
• Ahmedabad, India
15 Mar 16
Hi there...Everyone has already suggest less iron in your blood and diet..so please do not ignore it.. I also have something else to suggest..I do not know whether you know this or not but just like walking or running or any other activity, thinking is also an activity..Thinking is one of the most exhausting activity..the sole reason behind it is that it does not stop even when you sleep..it comes as dreams.. So, do observe yourself. Are you stressed or thinking about something a lot nowadays?? Do you have a habit of day dreaming?? Do pay a little attention to these things too.. Hope they help you..Do keep us updated.. Take care..
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@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
5 Mar 16
It sounds like something lacking in your diet or low iron. Had severe low iron for years and yes its exactly how you described it.
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