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Why do I struggle to stay awake during the day? · Wellbeing Solutions - Ask A Counsellor

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  SPEAKER_00: Why do I struggle to stay awake during the day?
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  SPEAKER_00: Struggling to stay awake during the day after a period of recovery can happen for several reasons.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you've been recovering from prolonged stress, emotional exhaustion, burnout or an illness, you may find that your energy levels take longer to return than expected.
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  SPEAKER_00: Feeling sleepy during recovery doesn't automatically mean something is wrong, but persistent daytime sleepiness is worth paying attention to.
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  SPEAKER_00: While you might feel sleepy after recovery, your body may still be recovering from stress.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you've been under pressure for a long time, you may have been functioning on high alert.
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  SPEAKER_00: When life becomes calmer, you might notice how tired you actually feel.
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  SPEAKER_00: Stress can affect sleep quality, concentration and energy, and these effects may take time to improve.
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  SPEAKER_00: You may not yet be getting restorative sleep.
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  SPEAKER_00: Even if you are sleeping for several hours, interrupted sleep or conditions such as sleep apnea can leave you struggling to stay awake during the day.
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  SPEAKER_00: Your energy may be returning gradually.
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  SPEAKER_00: After a period of exhaustion, everyday activities can feel more demanding than usual.
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  SPEAKER_00: It can help to rebuild your routine gradually with regular meals, gentle movement and rest breaks rather than pushing yourself to do too much.
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  SPEAKER_00: There may be other underlying causes, so if you're regularly struggling to stay awake, arrange a GP appointment to discuss this.
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  SPEAKER_00: What you can do to support your recovery is keep a consistent bedtime and waking time routine.
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  SPEAKER_00: Get some daylight in the morning, eat regularly throughout the day and stay hydrated.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you are thinking of harming yourself or feel unsafe, please call your local emergency number or crisis line.