Sleepy after being social

[wierdmunky]

I don't know if its the stress of being in public because I tend to be a homebody, but if I go out even if it's to lunch for a 1 hr convo with a friend, I'm so tired after wards. Fall-asleep tired. It feels like it takes a lot of work to do anything social, has anyone had this?

[eyewonder]

I don't know if its the stress of being in public because I tend to be a homebody, but if I go out even if it's to lunch for a 1 hr convo with a friend, I'm so tired after wards. Fall-asleep tired. It feels like it takes a lot of work to do anything social, has anyone had this?

 

This sounds more like a health issue than a social issue. Do you find yourself easily tired often? Do you usually get a good night's sleep?

[wierdmunky]

This sounds more like a health issue than a social issue. Do you find yourself easily tired often? Do you usually get a good night's sleep?

 

 

I'm easily tired if I'm not fully engaged. It's like I can't enjoy a relaxed, chill moment, or else I feel strained. I usually get a full nights sleep, but I NEVER wake up refreshed...

[RA1]

I wonder too if it's a health issue - diabetes maybe? A large meal could make you sleepy. Have you had a thorough physical and panel of blood tests recently?

[akazid]

Check your diet. You should be eating a breakfast, dinner, and lunch.

 

Breakfast and dinner should be big meals while lunch smaller (eat early morning for energy.).

 

I've noticed that if I have *minimal* food consumption during a day i sleep 8-11 hours and wake up with a headache. Not normal. If I eat well I can sleep 5-7 hours and wake up with a ton of energy.

[GrayClouds]

do you snore at night?

[infjer]

if you're more of a homebody, then the act of socializing itself can make you tired. that's one characteristic of an introvert.

 

but i agree with the others on here... i do think it's worth getting checked out.

[rivermeetsanend]

This happens to me from time to time, but not on a consistent basis. Like infjer, I agree it is a characteristic of introversion.

[wierdmunky]

Check your diet. You should be eating a breakfast, dinner, and lunch.

 

Breakfast and dinner should be big meals while lunch smaller (eat early morning for energy.).

 

I've noticed that if I have *minimal* food consumption during a day i sleep 8-11 hours and wake up with a headache. Not normal. If I eat well I can sleep 5-7 hours and wake up with a ton of energy.

 

 

That makes sense, I don't have any breakfast, am starving by lunch and usually run on lots of coffee. Dinner is good.

[wierdmunky]

I wonder too if it's a health issue - diabetes maybe? A large meal could make you sleepy. Have you had a thorough physical and panel of blood tests recently?

 

Not recently, but I did get my blood sugar checked since my mom is diabetic and she has that equipment and I seem normal..

 

if you're more of a homebody, then the act of socializing itself can make you tired. that's one characteristic of an introvert.

 

I agree, and trying to get better at getting used to not being surprised by new people.

 

do you snore at night?

 

Actually, I've woken myself up a couple times because of that lol

[GrayClouds]

 

 

 

Actually, I've woken myself up a couple times because of that lol

sleep apnea:

 

The signs and symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas overlap, sometimes making the type of sleep apnea more difficult to determine. The most common signs and symptoms of obstructive and central sleep apneas include:

 

• Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia)
  
• Loud snoring, which is usually more prominent in obstructive sleep apnea
  
• Observed episodes of breathing cessation during sleep
  
• Abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath, which more likely indicates central sleep apnea
  
• Awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat
  
• Morning headache
  
• Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia)
  

When to see a doctor

Consult a medical professional if you experience, or if your partner observes, the following:

 

• Snoring loud enough to disturb the sleep of others or yourself
  
• Shortness of breath that awakens you from sleep
  
• Intermittent pauses in your breathing during sleep
  
• Excessive daytime drowsiness, which may cause you to fall asleep while you're working, watching television or even driving
  

Many people don't think of snoring as a sign of something potentially serious, and not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. But be sure to talk to your doctor if you experience loud snoring, especially snoring that's punctuated by periods of silence.

Ask your doctor about any sleep problem that leaves you chronically fatigued, sleepy and irritable. Excessive daytime drowsiness (hypersomnia) may be due to other disorders, such as narcolepsy.

 

more info

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleep-apnea/DS00148