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writes:this isn't about love or sex or any relationships..But I still need some help..I sleep A LOT and I'm not sure whats wrong with me, my mom wont let me go to the doctor or anything to get checked because she just thinks it's the way I sleep, I think I sleep normal, like I can sleep for 10 hours and still be tired the next day. Last night I went to bed at like 7 I think it was and got up at 5 in the morning, no matter how much sleep I get I'm still always tired. I think I have hypersomnia, but my mom doesn't think so how do I tell her I need to get checked without actually telling her I do? Please help me please I really need help.. Thanks I appreciate it. =D Reply to this Question
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reader, Infidel7 +, writes (13 August 2008):
Do you have any other symptoms, if not you may just be bored. Put your self on an eight to ten hour schedule for sleeping and when your awake try to stay busy. If that does not work then my vote is for the school nurse as well.
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reader, deadpromqueen +, writes (13 August 2008):
deadpromqueen is verified as being by the original poster of the questioni've had mono before.....but i know thats not it
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reader, Star_Fish +, writes (29 July 2008):
 Sounds like you have Mono (mononucleosis), go to the school nurse because sometimes it can be chronic.
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reader, Estifany  +, writes (29 July 2008):
Your mom could be right. You could have a sleeping disorder called Sleep Apnea.
Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.
Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Typically, normal breathing then starts again, sometimes with a loud snort or choking sound.
This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness. Lifestyle changes, mouthpieces, surgery, and/or breathing devices can successfully treat sleep apnea in many people.
Your mother should definitely get you checked out. Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed. Doctors usually can't detect the condition during routine office visits. Also, there are no blood tests for the condition.
Most people who have sleep apnea don't know they have it because it only occurs during sleep. A family member and/or bed partner may first notice the signs of sleep apnea. Going to a sleep clinic can diagnose you. My father has sleep apnea.
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. This most often means that the airway has collapsed or is blocked during sleep. The blockage may cause shallow breathing or breathing pauses.
Central sleep apnea is a less common type of sleep apnea. It happens when the area of your brain that controls your breathing doesn't send the correct signals to your breathing muscles. You make no effort to breathe for brief periods.
Central sleep apnea often occurs with obstructive sleep apnea, but it can occur alone. Snoring doesn't typically happen with central sleep apnea. I hope this helps. :)
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reader, Artistry +, writes (29 July 2008):
 Hi there, It may not be your sleeping habits, you are young enough that whatever amount of sleep you get daily, should be sfficient. It might just be that you are suffering from iron deficency anemia, a fancy term for a shortage of iron in your system. Especially if you are small of stature, and have heavy periods. You lose iron, when you menstruate. A blood test would have to done, to confirm it. I would buy some time released iron pills, not the green solid ones, the capusles, as I said time, released. Take one a day for five days only, and see if you feel any more rested. If you do then you have pin pointed the problem, from there I would make sure I take the pills during my period and five other days, scattered through out the month. I hope this is what is the matter. If you are in school, see if your school nurse can help you get your mother to allow you to have a blood test, to be sure, if you don't want to take the pills. But my thought is that your iron level is low, which makes you tired. Take care of yourself. Please let us know what you learn, about the situation.
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reader, lexilou +, writes (29 July 2008):
 Ten hours sleep is not a lot really. A lot of younger children need around 12 hours a night (but rarely get it!!)as we get older we need less but for a teenager 10 seems about average to me. However if you feel unwell tell your mum you would like to see the doctor. Why will she not take you? x
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reader, rose_red  +, writes (29 July 2008):
I kinda have the same problem
I feel tired all the time!
Its awful isn't it? :(
No matter how much sleep I get I seem to feel drained during the next day.. and sometimes it takes me ages to fall asleep
it could be that your blood levels are low so go to the docs huni :) x
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reader, Wulfgrimm +, writes (29 July 2008):
Well two things one the if you sleep to much it actually makes you more tired. I would recommend trying to keep a scedual I sleep about 5-6 hours a night then again that isnt by choice Military....
Another thing I have noticed drinking water, if your not hydrated you are tired all the time. Try drinking a little more water, and sleeping a little less. Shoot for 7-8 hours. And Yes I know the temptation of sleeping longer, make yourself get up.
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (29 July 2008):
 StudentofLife, heehee, I think the word you were looking for is mononucleosis... menopause is the time of life when a woman stops having periods... and mononucleosis is a viral disease, which causes high fever, swollen glands, a severe sore throat as well as fatigue.
Poster, tell you mother that you are worried about how much you are sleeping and that it is interfering with your life, if indeed it is, and that you are worried about it. Tell her what other symptoms you may be having.
In the meantime, until you do see the doctor, try to eat right (avoid processed foods, junk food, fast food, any food with too much sugar content), make sure you get some exercise during the day, and cut out TV watching and video games. Get some sun (with sunscreen on) too, preferably when you're out for a brisk walk. Change your habits during the day and maybe this will help jumpstart your system!
I know you're feeling tired during the day, but do try to get up, take a brisk walk, then a refreshing shower and get moving for a little while during the day. Have a project you want to get done each day too!
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reader, StudentOfLife  +, writes (29 July 2008):
 There's a diseased called Menopause or "Kissing disease". Kissed someone lately ?
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