What Should I Do?

If you're getting enough rest at night and you're still feeling tired during the day, it's a good idea to visit your doctor. Excessive tiredness can be caused by all sorts of health problems, not just difficulties with sleep.
If your doctor suspects a sleep problem, he or she will look at your overall health and sleep habits. In addition to doing a physical examination, the doctor will ask you about any concerns and symptoms you have, your past health, your family's health, any medications you're taking, any allergies you may have, and other issues. This is called the medical history. Your doctor may also do tests to find out whether any conditions - such as obstructive sleep apnea - might be interfering with your sleep.
Different sleep problems are treated differently. Some can be treated with medications, whereas others can be helped by special techniques such as light therapy (where a person sits in front of a light box for a certain amount of time each day) or other practices that can help reset a person's body clock.
Doctors also encourage teens to make lifestyle changes that promote good sleeping habits. You probably know that caffeine can make you stay awake, but did you know that playing video games or watching TV before sleeping can do the same thing? Check out the More Articles Like This tab for additional suggestions on improving the quality of your sleep.