Why ARE YOU so tired?

Feeling fatigued, all the time? You’re not alone. “People going to their GP saying they’re ‘tired all the time’ is a really common issue – so common that it has its own acronym, ‘TATT’,” says Dr Annabel Bentley, chief medical officer at AXA PPP Healthcare. According to a study, adults spend three hours a day feeling low in energy, so it’s no wonder we’re all tired of being tired. Here, the experts reveal the reasons why you’re worn out…

You’re not getting enough sleep

“It might sound too obvious to mention, but not getting enough sleep can cause you to feel tired,” says nutritionist Kim Pearson (). A study from Bensons for Beds found that we’re only getting 5.8 hours of sleep each night – a far cry from the recommended eight. However, it’s not just the quantity, but the quality of your sleep that’s important. “When your nervous system is heightened