Body Fatigue Advice Information – Teen Growth

Sep. 10, 2010

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America's Sleep-Deprived Teens Nodding Off at School, Behind the Wheel

The Tired Teenager

Characteristics of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

I'm an 18-year-old 4.0 GPA student who is highly involved, and accordingly, I get about three hours of sleep each weekday night, six-seven on weekends. My short-term memory has become impaired and I lose motivation at night because all I can think about is sleep. This makes it almost impossible to get work done, and, accordingly, it cuts my actual sleep down at night, because I must compensate for lost time. I usually end up eating at 2 am to stay awake. If I slept for one whole day, would that help me regain a normal sleep cycle? School is now ending, so I should be able to sleep regularly, but every school year the same routine begins...it will be the same in college.

I'm a 14-year-old female. I have anemia and a lack of iron. I'm NOT on a diet and I've never been on one. I try to eat more meat, but it’s not always available at home. What other problems, except fatigue, can anemia cause?

I think I might have mono but I'm not sure. I am constantly tired, I have chills, and it seems that some of my lymph nodes are swollen. Is it possible to have only some of the symptoms?

I'm 14. I take vitamins every day and get about 8-10 hours of sleep each night. But every day around the same time I get really tired where I can't concentrate in school. My mom has iron deficiency. Could she have passed it down to me? What can I do to keep myself awake?

I'm 5'6 and 120 pounds. I haven't had energy even though I sleep seven hours a night and I eat a well balanced diet. What could be causing this? Are there any kinds of supplements I can take for more energy?

I am a 13-year-old male and I experience sleepwalking every night. When I go to bed, I always wake up in a different part of the house. Why is this? Is this curable?

For a week or so I have had this sleeping problem. I feel very tired, get into bed, fall asleep, but then I wake up with a fright. I feel anxious. It's like when someone scares you. I wake up with a jerky movement. Then I get these terrible headaches and sometimes I feel light headed. What could it be?

What are the pros and cons of sleeping on your back and on your stomach? Is it bad for your back to sleep on your back? If you sleep on your stomach, will it stunt the growth of your penis?

I'm a 12-year-old female and I have anemia. I get tired easily and I get so dizzy I throw up and pass out. Is the anemia causing my lack of energy? What can I do so I don’t get so tired?

I am 15 years old. I have sleep apnea and I have a very bad short-term memory. Could the sleep apnea be affecting my memory?

I'm a 14-year-old girl and I still wet the bed. I notice that when I do, an area on the left side hurts. It only lasts a couple of hours. What is it?

Does the amount of video games you play affect your sleep?

I am 15 years old. Sometimes I can't sleep at night so I’ll take Nyquil® or other cold medicine to help me sleep. I only do it once about every 3 months and I don’t take the full dosage. Is it okay to do this? What else can I do to help me sleep?

I am a 15-year-old girl, and I think I have sleep apnea. How can I find out if I have it and what can be done?

Is there is a cure or method to stop snoring?

I am a 12-year-old girl. Whenever I am trying to sleep I suck my thumb. I am trying to stop, but I just can't because sucking my thumb is the only way I can get to sleep. How can I stop?

I am a 15-year-old girl and have a hard time with sleeping. I can’t fall asleep at night. It’s past midnight most nights and then I’m up again at 7. Is this normal? I do not drink coffee or consume any caffeine.

I am 16, I have a baby, I am still in school, I am in the marching band, I am in college classes in the 11th grade and I have a job. I am always tired and sad; I used to always be happy. Do you think I am depressed?

Every night I dream about extreme tragedies with my family and friends. I’m scared so much by these dreams that I feel as if I haven’t slept and I’m shaken up the next day. Is this normal and is there anything I can do for it?

Recently I have been very tired and started to lose quite a bit of weight. Last summer I was diagnosed with glandular fever, but it was very weak. What could be wrong with me?

I am 16 years old and lately I have been feeling very tired. I've gone to the doctors twice and have been checked for thyroid problems, anemia and mono. Everything is normal. I recently got over a cold, but my glands just started getting swollen. I also have lost interest in some activities. Do you know what could be wrong with me?

I get migraines, and I can't sleep well. I've been to the doctor's and have even taken medicine so I can sleep. Nothing has helped. I have stopped drinking soda and taking so much sugar, but I still can't sleep. What can I do?

If a teen doesn’t get enough sleep, can it affect memory and how?

My friend takes caffeine pills every day. I noticed her hands shake. What damage do they do to your body? Is it like a form of speed?

If a teenager doesn't get the amount of sleep she should be getting, could that affect her growth?

I had mono a couple of years ago. I am now 17 and get extremely tired? Once you have mono can you get it again? Is it always in your system?

No matter how early I go to bed, I always seem to wake up tired. I don’t know what I am doing wrong. What can I do to fix it?

I am a 13-year-old by and am scared of the dark. Every night, I have to sleep with the overhead light on, not just a night light. My mom and sister have this same problem. I act normal during the day and spend time with my friends. Is there something wrong with me?

My 13-year-old brother started sleep walking about a year ago. It seems to be getting worse as he tries to go outside in the middle of the. Do you have any recommendations or information on this type of issue?

I seem to be tired a lot. I don't do drugs or drink alcohol. What could it be? Should I see a doctor?

I have had my period for three weeks. I am getting really tired. What should I do?

What is the required amount of sleep a teenager should get every night?

I'm having trouble falling asleep at night. It seems to take forever (at least an hour or two) even though I'm really tired. I go to bed at about 10 p.m. and have to get up at 6 a.m. I'm really tired in the morning. This has been going on for the past month. Can I take sleeping pills?

Is it possible for a teen age boy to have fibromyalgia?

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