Feeling really lightheaded and tired but can't sleep

Some kind of vertigo? Maybe check out pubmed to see what the symptoms might indicate.

 

I had similar symptoms when I had an iron deficiency so maybe that's what it is?

Iron deficiency is caused by particularly heavy "shark weeks" and it's fairly common I think. Try some iron supplements!

also maybe you should check that out with a doctor? just to be safe

 

I have anemia, and I am pretty dizzy all the time, even now when I am sitting. But it doesn't effect my sleeping habits.
You can be dizzy because of the neck spine, or because of many other reasons. The same goes for the lack of sleep. Thyroid comes to mind.
I would start with vitamins and minerals suplement and have the blood tests done.

 

I do not see a problem with taking a multivitamin/minerals, but I would say do NOT take iron supplements before having a test. If your iron is normal or high, adding iron can be pretty dangerous. Especially for men, because no periods = no blood loss, so no iron loss. Excess iron is very hard to get rid of and causes damage. Unless your doctor says you need to take iron, I wouldn't touch that.

If you decide to try a multi (without iron), a natural one is better. And if it doesn't help regulate your sleep cycles, you can try adding a natural sleep-aid or OTC.

My guess is that you're too tired and so running on adrenalin all the time and when you go to bed, it prevents you from falling asleep. The solutions above can help you temporarily with that, but the best is still to correct the cause. Your body can't meet your energy demands, so slowing down a bit would be the appropriate solution.

Joanie.

 

^ That's true. There are also different types of anemia (one of them is caused by lack of vitamines B). I would dare to guess that over the counter multivitamines are safe though. Which also means, that if you have severe problems, they won't help you.
Do your best to eat well and to rest and try to see a doctor. Your body screams for help.

 

I've experienced things like this in the past. While, I am still not 100% sure what was causing this, part of the problem could have been dehydration. I know that high salt consumption can even dizziness.