Sleeping 8 Hours and Still Tired? It May be Sleep Apnea

For the average adult, 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night is ideal. This amount should give you enough energy for your daily routines, allowing you to return to bed ready to sleep the next day without the need to take naps throughout the day. Yet, for millions of people, even eight hours of sleep is not enough. If you’re waking up tired, you may be struggling with sleep apnea. At It Never Hurts to Sleep, your Sylvania sleep experts, we want you to be aware of the symptoms of sleep apnea so you can get appropriate treatment.

Constantly Waking up Tired – A Clear Sign

If you’re waking up tired, even after getting a full night’s sleep, then something is wrong. While there can be multiple causes for this symptom, sleep apnea is a common one. We recommend getting a sleep study done to rule out the concern.

Snoring

If you’re waking up tired regularly and your partner or other family members indicate you have excessive snoring, then sleep apnea is even more likely. This combination often indicates your airway is becoming closed while you sleep, and the snoring and gasping sounds your partner hears are you waking up to gasp for breath.

Daytime Sleepiness

You may find that you aren’t waking up super tired, but are getting tired as the day progresses. When this happens again, sleep apnea may be the underlying cause, especially if you know you’re getting enough sleep. The only way to determine if sleep apnea is causing your symptoms is to have a sleep study done.

If you suspect that you’re dealing with sleep apnea or another sleep disturbance, reach out to the team at It Never Hurts to Sleep to schedule a sleep study and find the root cause of your concerns.