How To Recover From Daylight Savings Hangover In Illinois

It's been a few days since daylight savings time change, and I gotta ask—have you recovered yet?

Every day that I've gotten on Facebook since March 9th, someone is complaining about how they've been extremely exhausted and keep taking extra naps just to have energy to get through their day.

If you're feeling sluggish, tired, or just completely out of it, you're not alone.

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Losing an hour of sleep really does affect our bodies! I'll be honest, I'm right there with you. I already take extra naps throughout my day with having thyroid disease, but I've noticed I've been taking longer naps, like 30 minutes turned into three hour naps.

The hour of sleep we lost affects us more than we know. So, if that espresso in your coffee isn't doing the trick, here's what you can do to try and restore your energy.

Add an additional 30 minutes to your sleep schedule every night
Stick to a consistent sleep routine
Take a hot shower before bed to relax your mind
Limit caffeine later in the day
Stay active, take frequent walks, and stay hydrated
Eat well-balanced meals

These won't completely fix the funk that you're in from the time change, but at least they'll save you from crashing out midday at work. Many have debated canceling Daylight Savings because it takes a huge toll on our bodies and mental health. It has yet to be taken seriously. So, until then, take your naps, stay hydrated, get as much vitamin D as you can, and stick to a sleep schedule that makes you wake up on the right side of the bed!