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Difficultly in focus & concentration
Hiii... I am 25 year old male... From few months I am facing constant sleepiness during daytime... Even though I sleep 8 to 9 hrs I feel tired and feel like I need more sleep... As a result I am unable to focus on office work and lacks concentration & motivation
Plz suggest medicines to overcome it 🙏🏻
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Hi,
Feeling constant daytime sleepiness despite sleeping 8–9 hours can be due to several reasons such as poor sleep quality (sleep apnea, restless legs), thyroid or vitamin deficiencies, depression, or lifestyle factors. Medicines alone may not solve the problem until the cause is identified.
Next Steps
1. Consult a physician for evaluation - tests like thyroid profile, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and sleep study (if snoring/poor sleep quality) may be needed.
2. Maintain regular sleep - wake timings, avoid late-night screen use, caffeine, or heavy meals before bed.
3. Include daily exercise, balanced diet, and adequate hydration.
4. If low mood, loss of interest, or lack of motivation persist, consider consulting a psychiatrist to rule out depression.
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1. Avoid starting stimulant or sleeping medicines without medical supervision - they can worsen the problem.
2. Try keeping a sleep diary (bedtime, wake-up time, naps, energy levels) to share with your doctor.
3. Treating the root cause will improve both energy and focus, not just temporarily mask the symptoms.
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Daytime sleepiness despite adequate hours of sleep can be related to poor sleep quality, stress, lifestyle imbalance or underlying conditions; improving routine, physical activity, and mental focus techniques can gradually restore concentration and motivation.
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I recommend consulting me for counselling sessions to manage this effectively.
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Go for counselling sessions
Health Tips
Do yoga and excercise
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Before planning a medication, you must have few tesr as
CBC, reduce Hb can give rise to such symptoms
Thyroid profile
Addiction habit too need to be assessed
After detailed assessment, management as Medications or relaxation exercise will be planned
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You need thorough consultation before taking medication. Please visit any nearby psychiatrist or consult online. You may need t therapy as well. But the therapist/doctor need to know more about yourself and the problem you are facing.
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Hey,
Since you’re still sleepy after 8–9 hours, this could be more than tiredness sometimes it’s due to sleep disorders, low vitamin levels, thyroid, or even depression. Please don’t start medicines on your own. The safest step is to see a doctor for tests and a sleep evaluation. Meanwhile, keep a fixed sleep–wake time, limit caffeine after evening, and get short daylight walks. Your body is asking for help listen to it.
Next Steps
Sleep diary – track your sleep hours, naps, energy levels, and mood for 2 weeks. This gives clear patterns
Daytime activation – short walks in sunlight, small breaks during work, avoid long daytime naps.
Mental health screening – assess for depression or anxiety that can cause fatigue and low motivation.
Therapy if needed – CBT can help restructure low-energy patterns and improve focus at work.
Health Tips
Try this: wake up same time daily, step into sunlight first thing, keep meals light and regular, move your body at least 15 minutes, cut long naps, and switch off screens an hour before bed. If tiredness stays, get blood tests and a sleep check
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