Daytime tiredness is something that many of us fight every day. It often seems more pronounced during the work week. So what causes it and how do you stop it?
Even when Deb Goetz gets 7-8 hours of sleep, she often feels sluggish and tired the next day.
"I sleep at night, but even when I wake up in the morning, I don't feel like I had a restful night's sleep," Goetz said. "I'm still tired in the morning."
The 41-year-old says daytime fatigue has become a fact of life for her.
"I could sit and watch TV and be out within five minutes," she said.
Alegent Health sleep specialist Dr. Harvey Hopkins says there are a variety of causes for this fatigue, but the main one is just not getting enough sleep.
"It's very common, especially in our modern society," Hopkins said. "Everyone is sleep restricted."
Aging is another cause. The older we get, the more tired we'll tend to be throughout the day.
Diet and poor digestion can lead to restless sleep, which leads to daytime tiredness.
Acid reflux can also be contributing factor.
"People with a lot of heartburn at night will wake up several times an hour," Hopkins said.
Hopkins said eating healthier meals and getting more exercise can help treat the fatigue.
If that doesn't work, it's important to see a doctor.