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Why Do I Wake Up Tired in the Morning?

29 March, 2020 by KatBp 58 Comments

This is a guest post. 

Getting quality sleep at night is essential to good health, mental acuity, and a better mood. However, many factors can affect your nighttime slumber and lead to poor sleep quality. If you didn’t sleep well all night, it doesn’t matter how many hours you’ve rested; you’ll still feel tired in the morning. Many people wake up the same way; this phenomenon is called morning fatigue.

Waking with morning fatigue once or twice may not cause any problem, but if it happens too often, it will hamper your ability to think and function. That said, knowing the cause of morning fatigue will help you come up with a solution to the problem and get better sleep at night.

You Have an Erratic Sleeping Schedule

Many people sleep early and wake up during workdays or school days and stay up all night and sleep all day on weekends. Having an erratic sleeping schedule disrupts your body’s circadian rhythm, leading to poor-quality sleep.

Stick to a sleeping schedule no matter what day it is. At most, a one-hour time difference is forgivable if you want to stay up or sleep longer on your rest day. The average adult needs to get seven to nine hours of sleep a day. Compensating for lost sleep won’t make you feel as well-rested and as energized as when you get enough sleep every day. 

Your Sleeping Position Is Wrong

Poor sleeping position contributes to morning fatigue. You’ll notice this when you feel inexplicable muscle soreness in the morning. Maintain good posture when you sleep. Use pillows to help support your neck, back, and other body parts when you sleep.

Your Bedfellow Is Keeping You from Getting Good Sleep

If your bed partner snores loudly or moves too much in their sleep, then they could be the reason you’re not getting good rest at night. Talk to your partner about getting help for their snoring problem. Consider wearing earplugs to bed too.

For the restless sleeper, place a large pillow between you two to keep them from moving into your space. If worse comes to worst, think about sleeping on separate beds.

Your Bedroom Environment Is Disturbing Your Sleep

A restful bedroom environment is one of the requirements to get a good night’s rest. If your environment is too noisy or bright, chances are you’ll be waking up several times in the night. Then you’ll wake up tired in the morning. 

For uninterrupted sleep at night, make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and comfortable. Take care that the room temperature never gets too cold or too hot. Also, splurge on comfortable beddings that help you sleep better.

You Ate or Drank Something That Was Keeping You Up at Night

Consumer foods or drinks with stimulants, like nicotine, caffeine, and sugar, will keep you up all night. As such, avoid eating or drinking anything that can make it harder to sleep a couple of hours before bedtime. Also, don’t go to bed hungry or overstuffed. The discomfort will leave you unable to sleep.

You Have a Sleeping Disorder

Certain sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, can be the reason you’re waking up with morning fatigue. People who suffer from sleep apnea can’t breathe normally when they sleep, so they often don’t get proper rest at night.

If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder, see your doctor immediately to get diagnosed and get treated for your condition. Depending on the severity of your disorder, your health provider may prescribe using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, surgery, or medication.

Before trying any treatment, always consult your doctor to make sure it’s safe and healthy, especially when it involves drugs. It’s not worth risking your life and health to skip on seeing a doctor.

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  1. Lisa Favre says

    30 March, 2020 at 9:33 am

    I used to go to bed overstuffed all the time and it really did effect my quality of sleep. You’re totally right! I have to take a look at my bedroom environment and make sure everything is looking aligned there.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:52 am

      I know I need to do that as well. There is so much that could be helpful.

      Reply
  2. melissa chapman says

    30 March, 2020 at 9:55 am

    Me and my husband have a very regular schedule and sleep and work has not been changed by this virus. I think this is why we wake up refreshed most of the time.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:51 am

      I think that’s great! I need to work on a more regular schedule myself.

      Reply
  3. cait says

    30 March, 2020 at 9:59 am

    i realized my sleeping position was wrong too and that def can make me tired in the morning

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:51 am

      I’m glad that was of help for you.

      Reply
  4. Amber Myers says

    30 March, 2020 at 10:40 am

    There are some nights when I can’t shut my mind off. Drives me nuts! Especially these days where I constantly worry about what is going on. My husband used to snore, but he got a CPAP!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:51 am

      I know what you mean. My husband snores sometimes too, but usually it’s only in winter, so it’s weird.

      Reply
  5. Brianne says

    30 March, 2020 at 11:59 am

    I think this is a post that almost all of us can use. I can’t think of one person I know who DOESN’T wake up tired in the morning. I think it’s a side effect of this fast-paced world.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:50 am

      Right! I wake up tired a lot of the times too.

      Reply
  6. Tasheena says

    30 March, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    I really enjoyed reading this post. These are really helpful tips. Plus making sure that certain foods are not had prior to going to bed.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:50 am

      I’m glad you were able to get some helpful tips with it.

      Reply
  7. Tara Pittman says

    30 March, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    You pinpointed my problem with the coffee. I have to remember to not drink coffee after 1 PM

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:50 am

      Hopefully that helps you too.

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    30 March, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    My chiropractor is big on sleep and he has given me some great tips. He doesn’t believe in side sleeping…back only.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:49 am

      That’s good to know. I sleep on all sides haha.

      Reply
  9. Myrah Duque says

    30 March, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    My husband was always tired after waking up because of not sleeping throughout the night. We got black curtains to block the sun and it was been great.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:48 am

      I need to get some of those too. I think it would be helpful.

      Reply
  10. Amy Desrosiers says

    30 March, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    I love to get my sleep! If I even get one hour less it really does affect me the whole next day. I like my 8+ hours!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:46 am

      I love sleep as well. I need my sleep.

      Reply
  11. Beth says

    30 March, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Sleep is so important! I try hard to maintain a good schedule, but I need to check my pillows, I keep waking up with a stiff neck.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:45 am

      It’s hard to keep a schedule, especially now with all that’s going on.

      Reply
  12. Cathy Mini says

    30 March, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    These are awesome tips and I found it so useful. Sometimes I am struggling with it because of the wrong sleeping position.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:43 am

      I get that as well. I know I don’t always sleep right.

      Reply
  13. Sherry says

    30 March, 2020 at 11:40 pm

    My one major issue is my sleeping schedule. It differs all the time. I also think we need a new mattress. I fall asleep in one position and wake up in another.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:43 am

      My schedule isn’t the best either, especially now with all that’s going on around the world.

      Reply
  14. Lisa Joy Thompson says

    31 March, 2020 at 4:24 am

    It’s taken me years to figure out how to get a good night of sleep. I now take a melatonin infused CBD oil before bed and I also use ear plugs. Getting a good night of sleep has made a huge difference in so many areas of my life.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:36 am

      I take melatonin as well and it’s been a real big help for me too.

      Reply
  15. Catalina says

    31 March, 2020 at 4:45 am

    I couldn’t sleep well this night. And I will definitely need to check out this list. Maybe it’s my sleeping eviroment!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:36 am

      I hope some of them can help you.

      Reply
  16. Toni says

    31 March, 2020 at 7:38 am

    Thank you so much for this! Really informative and helpful!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:35 am

      You’re welcome.

      Reply
  17. Marysa says

    31 March, 2020 at 8:53 am

    I don’t sleep well, and it would be nice to feel more refreshed in the mornings. I know my cat is a source of waking me up at night!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:35 am

      I don’t always sleep the best either.

      Reply
  18. Lynndee says

    31 March, 2020 at 9:06 am

    There were a few times that I woke up so tired and that was after having a not so good night sleep. It happened only a few times before but thank you for sharing all these facts.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 11:35 am

      It happens sometimes with me as well.

      Reply
  19. Terri Steffes says

    31 March, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    I have all of the above. I get my best sleep as a nap from 2-4.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      I use to take naps, but not so much anymore.

      Reply
  20. Lyanna Soria says

    31 March, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    Quite the informative post and thanks for sharing. I have an erratic sleep schedule so that’s why I wake up tired most of the time.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      31 March, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      You’re welcome.

      Reply
  21. Swathi says

    31 March, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    These things need to taken care of for good sleep I won’t get good night sleep as my son who has eczema makes me wake up in night due to his itching.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      1 April, 2020 at 10:07 am

      My youngest has eczema too. When she was little it was pretty bad.

      Reply
  22. Ruth I says

    1 April, 2020 at 1:58 am

    My sleeping pattern is weird. I try to sleep early but it’s a little hard with kids around. I wake up at 2am no matter what.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      1 April, 2020 at 10:07 am

      I know how that goes. It’s hard for me to go to bed early now it seems.

      Reply
  23. Krystel | Frugal Living says

    1 April, 2020 at 7:17 am

    The only time I don’t wake up tired is when I wake up naturally without an alarm. Even if it’s just a few hours, weird.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      1 April, 2020 at 10:06 am

      That’s the way I feel often too.

      Reply
  24. Amber Killmon says

    1 April, 2020 at 9:31 am

    I actually woke up incredibly tired this morning; almost like I had a hangover. This is very informative.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      1 April, 2020 at 10:05 am

      I’m glad it was helpful for you.

      Reply
  25. jill nunn says

    1 April, 2020 at 11:57 am

    This is so true! My natural sleep rhythm is way off these days! I always feel so tired!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      1 April, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      With the kids being home more, I couldn’t blame anyone haha.

      Reply
  26. Janelle M says

    1 April, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    This is so true. I also notice for myself in order to get a good good nights sleep (or even a good nap) I have to sleep on a very very soft bed. I know, it’s weird LOL.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      2 April, 2020 at 10:03 am

      I need a soft bed as well. I can’t stand the harder ones.

      Reply
  27. Rose Ann Sales says

    2 April, 2020 at 3:51 am

    Great tips. Even though I’m not having a headache every morning ,it’s really nice to be knowledgeable with these kinds of sickness.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      2 April, 2020 at 10:03 am

      I’ve gotten migraines some mornings, but not often. It sucks waiting up with one.

      Reply
  28. Ana says

    2 April, 2020 at 8:47 am

    These are some wonderful tips! I was suffering from Insomnia a few years ago. But meditation really helped me!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      2 April, 2020 at 10:01 am

      I’m glad they were helpful.

      Reply
  29. Erin says

    3 April, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    My new husband and I have been trying to find a way to make our bedroom work for both of us, but so far we’re still working at it. He is pretty messy with his space and I like to be tidy. He likes a super soft bed and I need something that’s a bit more firm. He likes the door open and I like it partially shut. Thankfully, we both like having the fan on and the window open. lol. After all this craziness is over, we’re going to look at mattresses together to find one we can both sleep comfortably on since his mattress is too soft for me and mine is too firm for him.

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    • KatBp says

      3 April, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      My husband and I are planning to look at a mattress when all this is over as well. We were hoping to get one this month, but I don’t think that will be happening now.

      Reply

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