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Post by sweetpeamom25 on Mar 12, 2014 7:30:41 GMT -6
I’ve been having problems with chronic fatigue. I know it’s winter, and we’re probably all lacking in Vitamin D, etc., but I feel like it is more than that. I struggle to stay awake on my way to/from work (about a 35-40 min. drive), I struggle to stay awake while I’m at work and I’m ready for bed by 8:30 if not earlier. Our kids sleep through the night, so it’s not like I’m up multiple times in the middle of the night dealing with cranky kids. I finally make my way to bed around 9:30 and I’m up around 5am. Sometimes I can barely stay awake until 9:30. I’m in my 30s and feel like I should be able to last later than 9:30pm! It gets a little better during the summer, but not a lot. I was going to go to the doctor, but I feel like “I’m tired...” is a silly complaint/ailment. I thought I would post on here first for any suggestions.
I’m wondering if there are changes that I could make to my diet that would help. Anyone have any suggestions for foods that help sustain energy, provide energy, etc? Or what do you do when you’re constantly tired? I don’t eat a ton of veggies, mainly because I don’t like raw vegetables, but we usually have a cooked veggie with dinner. I eat a few servings of fruit a day. I’m tired of being tired!
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Post by bunsy on Mar 12, 2014 8:32:42 GMT -6
Definitely talk with your doctor. There are levels that might be off that the doctor could help fix.
I added several supplements at the recommendation of my doctor which has helped with my day time energy BUT I still sleep 9-10 hours at night.
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Post by nevaehsmom327 on Mar 12, 2014 8:41:47 GMT -6
Do you take Vitamin D at all? My doctor recommended I take it after I had my daughter and it has really helped with my energy levels. Surprising as it may be.
I agree with Bunsy though, talk with your doc. There may just be changes going on in your body that may be changing energy levels.
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Post by dara1012 on Mar 12, 2014 22:07:53 GMT -6
In addition to the Vitamin D and talking to your doctor.....it is important to make sure you are eating protein (especially lean protein) throughout the day. Carbs and sugars will help with energy temporarily and then you'll "crash". Protein sustains your energy longer.
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Post by apryllraye87 on Mar 13, 2014 8:24:55 GMT -6
I was just going to say what Dara said. Protein has been huge for me. I've recently increased my protein intake with protein drinks, lean meats, almonds, cheese & eggs. I have much more energy during the day (I don't even drink coffee anymore, and I loveeee my coffee!) and I sleep much better at night as well.
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Post by momof3anddog on Mar 13, 2014 13:30:32 GMT -6
Ditto on what everybody else said; But it could be something like anemia -- which could make you extremely tired; But you won't know until you go to the doctor and have blood checked.
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Post by sarahisis on Mar 31, 2014 21:18:29 GMT -6
You could also research the effect gluten has on fatigue... when I'm gluten free, I have way more energy.
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