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Posted 6/21/2015 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone. I feel a mess. My mind is racing a mile a minute but I just want to sleep. I get up in the mornings and get ready and it takes all of my energy from me! I have 3 kids my youngest being only 7 months so my kids need me its not like I can sleep all day but I just want to lay around all day!! Everything I do completely takes my energy from me, even the simplest tasks such as getting ready, doing the dishes, cooking, walking up the steps, throwing the clothes in the washer. I cant even get ready in the mornings without sitting down on the toilet or couch for a break depending on where I am getting ready at because I am just completely worn out. Even right now typing on my laptop is wearing me out. Completely insane to me. I've most recently been diagnosed with PTSD, but since I have been 15 been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. I guess everything kind of relates to one another. What does everyone do for lack of energy and fatigue? I have horrible anxiety yet I still drink my cold coffee because although it does enlighten my mood a little, it doesn't give me the energy I am looking for anymore as it has in the past. and it makes my anxiety worse. .of course. but I still need it..its really the weirdest thing ever. but if anyone has tips id appreciate any input at this point anything is better than what I am doing I guess!!
Posted 6/21/2015 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi!

I take b12 supplements and they help.

Do you take any vitamins?
Posted 6/21/2015 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Vitamins do help. I have chronic fatigue, so I am always tired. Some days worse than others.

Depression can cause fatigue, stress can cause it too.

I would talk to the doc, maybe get some blood work to see if you are lacking in anything. I do know, the more I move, the more I can move. So try to keep moving.

Hang in there, I hope it gets better and welcome to the forum...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/21/2015 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
Exercise! Not too much. It lessens my pain, lifts my energy, and helps my sleep be good sleep rather than the other kind.
Posted 6/22/2015 7:15 AM (GMT 0)
Take my vitamin d and try to exercise .
Also keep a tab on my emotions as I have a journal .

Talking to family n friends helps.
Posted 6/22/2015 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
b12; meditate

learned to do things mindfully, slow easy steps, controlled breathing. This does help.

www.mindful.org

I also limit myself.

This am 15 mins in garden with a 5 min rest in the middle. Online here 45min. effecting my eyes. Need to rest soon..

Lots of water, I put lemon in mine a lot for electro lights.

I sit out side for 10min a day if I am to tired to walk for that amount of time. The fresh air and UV rays help.

Stay way from junk food, sugars, soda, try to eat whole foods, produce etc,,,, I love smoothies, I do veggies and fruit. They do help. You get a lot more in your systems that way.

I wish you peace and strength
Trina
Posted 6/22/2015 4:28 PM (GMT 0)
to get energy you got to use it. yeah taxing i know. got to get that heart pumping some. movement, air, oxygenate the blood, creates increased flow. small steps. even just arm lifts and feet paddles in a chair. creates flow. sending many healing thoughts.
Posted 6/27/2015 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
I can totally understand. I'm 60 and just want to stay in bed all day. The slightest things exhaust me. My family just thinks I'm lazy. I don't want to be like this. I don't fall asleep until 2-3 in the morning.
I'm going to try taking vitamins.
Posted 6/27/2015 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Danwit,
Welcome to the forum!!!

I hope vitamins work for you. I take them every day. Also vitamin D3. I take 5000 iu a day. It helps...

Hug, Karen...
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