Remember that mattress quality is only one factor. Persistent pain may have causes unrelated to your bed, and changing mattresses alone may not resolve it.
11. Why You May Still Feel Tired After Eight Hours of Sleep
Your sleeping position is only one part of healthy sleep.
You may sleep for eight hours and still feel exhausted if your sleep is frequently interrupted or if you have an untreated sleep disorder.
Other factors include:
- An irregular sleep schedule.
- Excessive caffeine late in the day.
- Alcohol close to bedtime.
- Stress and anxiety.
- Pain or uncomfortable room temperatures.
- Certain medications.
- Obstructive sleep apnea or other sleep disorders.
For most adults, regularly obtaining at least seven hours of sleep is a useful general target, although individual needs vary.
Try maintaining a consistent bedtime and wake-up time, keeping the bedroom dark and quiet, and allowing enough time for uninterrupted rest.
If you regularly wake up unrefreshed despite adequate sleep, particularly if you snore loudly or experience pauses in breathing, consider discussing this with a healthcare professional.
