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7 Alternate Meanings To "I'm Tired" Beyond Just Needing More Zzz's

Most of the time, "I'm tired," is more than just physical tiredness.

Heather DeSalvo
Jul 31, 2019
Temple University
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7 Alternate Meanings To "I'm Tired" Beyond Just Needing More Zzz's
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"How are you?" Your coworker asks you on Monday morning.

"I'm tired," You respond, chuckling a little. They laugh back, feeling your pain.

Why are we all so tired?

Yeah, sure, you might be physically tired on a Monday morning. You may have not slept well last night. Most of the time, "I'm tired" is more than physical tiredness. We use the classic "I'm tired" line whenever we feel awful, but maybe not awful enough to tell anyone the truth. Sometimes we feel like no one will listen otherwise.

Here are 10 REAL meanings of "I'm tired."

1. "I don't have any energy."

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Even after I've had my second cup of coffee, some days I just feel like I'm dragging myself around. Usually this is fixed by a good night's sleep and some meditation.

2. "I'm really stressed."

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It's easier to say "I'm tired" than "I'm stressed," especially when there's stuff you need to do.

3. "How I'm feeling is too complicated to explain."

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Being tired makes more sense...I mean it's not a lie, I am tired, just on many different levels.

4. "Don't talk to me right now."

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If someone says this to you and they look angry, that means they probably just woke up and don't want to be there right now. Proceed with caution.

5. "I partied too hard last night."

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They probably said "I'm tired" with a twinge of guilt, or the smell of alcohol on their breath. It's a subliminal message.

6. "I'm depressed."

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If this starts becoming someone's go-to response to "How are you?", please check on them and ask how they are doing. Seriously. They might need to get help. Depression is an illness.

Being tired is relatable until it's every day.

7. Its literal meaning...."I need sleep."

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Why are us humans so complicated that being tired never actually means that we need sleep? Hmm, the human race is interesting.

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