As a consequence of our busy and stressful modern lifestyles, most of us will at some time experience tiredness. On most occasions, fatigue can be relieved after a good night's sleep. However, this is not the case for everybody. Some people find that tiredness becomes a chronic problem which undermines their day-to-day functioning - i.e. it significantly affects their quality of life.
What are The Causes of Tiredness?
Tiredness can be caused by several different factors. Here is a list of some common causes of tiredness: * a recent illness * a current illness * pregnancy * bereavement * moving home * divorce * work problems * jet lag * depression * boredom * lack of sleep * some type of poisoning * a vitamin or mineral deficiency * anemia * Tiredness Can Have Physical Causes * Chronic tiredness can become a vicious circle. If a person feels tired he may avoid most forms of physical activity. He could then become physically unfit and will be even more tired when trying to do something physical.
If your bodyweight is too high or too low for your height you may feel tired because of this. An overweight person's body has to work harder to do everyday things, compared to a person whose bodyweight is normal. A person who is underweight might have less muscle strength and will tire more easily.
If your thyroid gland is not working properly - if it is underactive - you might feel exhausted all the time. Patients who suffer from heart disease or heart failure tend to feel tired most of the time, as do patients with anemia. * Tiredness May Have Emotional or Mental Causes * Some stress can be invigorating - in fact, many of us need some kind of mental