Guest Author - Parthena Black

If you suffer from allergies, it could easily lead you to be tired or even exhausted. This is especially true in the fall and spring. In my part of the country, spring often arrives early, and we have more than our share of allergy inflaming mold. You may not even realize that allergies are affecting you. Many people go through childhood without any allergies at all, only to have them 'creep in' during adulthood. You may just think you're feeling worn down, when allergies may be the true culprit.

If you're not getting enough sleep, take a good look at your eyes in the morning. Are they puffy and irritated? These would be good signs that allergies could be involved. Check the local pollen and mold counts out on a daily basis and see if you feel better or worse based on the counts. If there's a correlation, it's time to talk to your doctor about allergy medicines!

If you are already on medicine, be sure to check that you are taking enough. It might be that over the years your allergies have grown steadily worse, so that the dosage you are taking isn't having enough effect on you now.

Be aware that medicines, especially those containing alcohol may interfere with dream recall, so don't be surprised if you can't remember your dreams during this time. Extreme exhaustion can also interfere with dream recall and is a larger problem, affecting your entire life. Medications, exhaustion and other environmental factors can interfere with REM sleep and the brainwave frequencies essential to dreaming. Taking medication for your allergies so that you can get quality sleep may be the price you'll have to pay. If you need to stay on the medication long-term, your body may adjust in time and you may regain your recall.

Your body needs ample sleep each night to get through the day! So be sure you give your body the best chance possible to get that sleep it needs.