tired and anxiety and water

sll

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Posted 6/19/2012 9:03 PM (GMT 0)

does anyone ever get anxious when feeling tired in the middle of the day? i sometimes get tired around 3ish and then start getting anxious about being tires. i have tried drinking water to wake me up since i cant drink caffenine...any suggestions??

exclu51v3

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Posted 6/20/2012 1:01 AM (GMT 0)

Same here

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 6/20/2012 4:02 AM (GMT 0)

Hi guys:)

Sometimes I get a worrisome thought in the back of my head when I am feeling tired...for me it relates to my health anxiety, and automatically leaning toward the thought that 'something is wrong!'

However, I stop and remind myself that everyone has a 'slump' at some point in the day, and 3:00 is pretty common for a lot of people!

Water is a great pick-me-up since even mild dehydration can cause fatigue. I assume that you also have a (healthy) snack on hand to keep your energy up. You may also try some exercise...even a quick burst of some movement or stretching can revive you:)

I don't know how effective this is, but I have also heard that aromatherapy is helpful for some. Energizing essential oils in scents like citrus or peppermint can help to give you a mental and physical lift.

I hope that you find these things helpful, and that some of them work for you.

Keep posting with us!

S.C.

belleadonna

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Posted 6/20/2012 10:27 AM (GMT 0)

We have a TV ad in Australia for a instant soup( i think) that calls it threethirtyitis which seems pretty appropriate :) maybe try a low gi food like apples, low fat yogurt, nuts, grapes for a snack. sugary or starch foods, as tasty as they are, will give a quick boost then make you feel tired again pretty quickly.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 6/20/2012 2:56 PM (GMT 0)

Threethirtyitis...you see? There's even a medical term for it! LOL!!

Thanks Dr. belladonna!

S.C.

Hibee

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Posted 6/20/2012 4:48 PM (GMT 0)

Hi

Welcome to the HW anxiety forum great to meet you. Just a short post from me, I know when I am tired my anxiety does get a lot worse and SC is right there are so many symptoms of anxiety to list and it can mimic all sorts of other conditions. Stay with us and keep posting you are part of the HW family now.

Hibee

l1qu3

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Posted 6/20/2012 5:16 PM (GMT 0)

Hi sll!

I personally like to have something as simple as apple slices and peanut butter, as it helps me stay energized after that time. I also like to go for short walks or something of the like.

Hope you feel better soon!

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