Stress can be overwhelming and cause various symptoms like greying of hair, headaches, and more. However, feeling sleepy is also one of its symptoms. Here are a few reasons why it happens. Tap to know!

When we are stressed, the body increases cortisol levels (stress hormone) and sometimes causes it to crash, making you feel sleepy.

When we are under a lot of stress, the cognitive function declines and causes brain fog, leading to sleepiness.

The stress can also cause fatigue, especially in adrenal glands (gland that produces stress hormone), leading to low energy and causing sleepiness.

Stress can also cause the blood sugar to fluctuate. Stress can cause it to spike and then crash, which can lead to sleepiness.

A disrupted sleep also increases stress levels, which can lead to poor sleep quality, often causing insomnia and daytime sleepiness.

Some people may suffer from depression due to chronic stress leading to excessive sleepiness and fatigue.

Many times, emotional stress can leave you exhausted that can be overwhelming, leading to excessive sleepiness.

According to PubMed, fatigue, Increased cortisol levels, and more can make the person feel sleepy under stress. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for personalised suggestions.