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Experts weigh in on a crucial debate. No Images? Click here       When I first moved to New York, I thought perpetual exhaustion was just part of the price you had to pay to live here. It was the cost of making a life and a career for myself in the city that never sleeps. I often turned to iced coffee throughout the day as a way to curb my yawns. (It’s something I still do from time to time. And, spoiler alert, it doesn’t always work: I just yawned while writing this.) A check up at my doctor’s office told me that it wasn’t just the fast-paced hustle of NYC that was making me chronically sleepy. I also had incredibly low iron levels that made me borderline anemic. This all meant that my tissues weren’t getting a ton of oxygen, making me feel incredibly sluggish. If you’re like me and constantly sleepy, there could be something else at play. Check out these surprising sources of exhaustion and what you can do to fix it. (And, of course, chat with your doctor if your fatigue is a cause for concern.) —Lindsay Turn up the Wellness Jams Wellness Jams is a curated workout or relaxing playlist from celebrities, influencers and readers. This week, HuffPost Senior Reporter Andy Campbell shares the songs he listens to first thing in the morning when he has low energy. Take a look below at what he had to say about his playlist and follow his work on Twitter. "When I'm feeling stressed, or grumpy, or sluggish, or otherwise off my game — usually in the morning, before coffee — I need some uplifting, head-bobbing jams to get me back in action. That gives me a lot of genres to work with, but lately I've been waking up to new funk and blues, retro brass & bossa nova, some 90s, and of course, Mariah Carey. (She'd get anyone hyped for the day.)" Hit play on Andy's playlist here Got a few tunes that push you through a hard gym session? Have some songs that perk you up on a bad day? Share your playlist by filling out this form here. It may get featured in an upcoming newsletter. Words of wellness Kristen Bell on speaking out about mental health: “It’s a knee-jerk reaction to judge people when they’re vulnerable. But there’s nothing weak about struggling with mental illness. You’re just having a harder time living in your brain than other people.” Meryl Streep on weight and self criticism: “Don't waste so much time thinking about how much you weigh. There is no more mind-numbing, boring, idiotic, self-destructive diversion from the fun of living.” Michelle Obama on her most effective daily habit: “My number one daily habit is to give myself permission to be happy. It’s physical and mental; it’s my diet, physical activity, and emotional state. That’s all tied together. And as women, this can be challenging because we’re not always taught to do it — we feel like it’s somehow selfish.” You oughta know Ever wonder if your therapist is typing your name into Google? Reporter Fiona Tapp asked mental health experts to get honest about their search habits. Here's what you need to know: 1. It does happen... but only when it's absolutely necessary. Like safety concerns for both the therapist and the patient. 2. Therapists prefer to take an unbiased approach. Mental health professionals only like to work with information gleaned directly from the patient so they can offer impartial advice and guidance. 3. Most experts consider searching you an ethical violation. So no need to worry. Phew! Find out what else they had to say here.   Crushing on this 'Gram Want more wellness? What To Know If You Love Someone Who Has Panic Attacks An episode is a mental health issue, NOT a cry for attention. What's REALLY Lurking In Those Pedicure Tubs? Yuck. Can Narcissists Ever Change Their Ways? We Asked The Experts. It isn't easy, but it's possible.    .     No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love: HuffPost Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe