I feel sleepy vs I get sleepy

Both "I feel sleepy" and "I get sleepy" are correct phrases in English. They can be used interchangeably to express the sensation of being tired and wanting to sleep. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

I feel sleepy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the sensation of being tired and wanting to sleep.

This phrase is used to convey the feeling of drowsiness or tiredness that precedes falling asleep. It is a simple and direct way to express the need for rest.

Examples:

I feel sleepy after a long day at work.
She feels sleepy when she reads in bed.
Do you feel sleepy after eating a big meal?
He always feels sleepy during long car rides.
The medication makes me feel sleepy.

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I feel sleepy enough without it.
I don't want to. I feel sleepy.
Patrick came over to talk but he must have slipped something into the wine because I started to feel sleepy.
I just suddenly feel very sleepy.
I suddenly... feel... sleepy...
Driving and using machines ARICLAIM may make you feel sleepy of dizzy.
Driving and using machines DULOXETINE BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM may make you feel sleepy of dizzy.
This will make you less likely to feel sleepy at other times.
If you drink milk, you'll feel sleepy.
However, do not drive or operate machines if you feel sleepy or dizzy after taking your medicines.
Driving and using machines Gemzar may make you feel sleepy, particularly if you have consumed any alcohol.
It's what we exhale, and being compressed you hold those gasses... and feel sleepy.
As you begin to feel sleepy, think about the magnificent job that you've done.
Do not drive a car or use machinery until you are sure that Gemzar treatment has not made you feel sleepy.
If he weighs 30 kilos it means that he ate a lot and he feels sleepy.
The thing is, the intestine compresses the diaphragm... processing the gasses badly and producing more carbon dioxide... which in turn will make you feel sleepy.
Keppra may impair your ability to drive or operate any tools or machinery, as Keppra may make you feel sleepy.
Zonegran may affect your concentration, ability to react/ respond, and may make you feel sleepy, particularly at the beginning of your treatment or after your dose is increased.
But has it ever occurred to you that the reason you feel sleepy in classical music is not because of you, but because of us?
Take the medicine pack with you In case of overdose you may feel sleepy or tired, or have abnormal body movements, problems standing and walking, feel dizzy due to low blood pressure, or have abnormal heart beats or fits.

Alternatives:

I am sleepy
I am feeling sleepy
I am tired and sleepy
I could use a nap
I need some rest

I get sleepy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the onset of drowsiness or tiredness.

This phrase is also used to express the feeling of being tired and wanting to sleep. It can imply a more sudden or gradual onset of sleepiness.