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#23464 - 08/15/07 03:11 PM
I'm always really tired- can you help?
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pippaannelli
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Registered: 08/15/07
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Hi
I'm always so tired all day- what can I do to stop this?
pippa
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#23472 - 08/15/07 05:32 PM
Re: I'm always really tired- can you help?
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Mekanto
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Make sure you get enough sleep, start the day with a cold shower. Exercise everyday, drink plenty of water.
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#23497 - 08/15/07 09:29 PM
Re: I'm always really tired- can you help?
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Rushie
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starting the day with a cold shower f*** that it's ,make me want to go back to bed to get warm
make time for an afternoon nap, enough sleep would definately be a bonus too
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#23508 - 08/16/07 12:34 AM
Re: I'm always really tired- can you help?
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Anonymous
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Just lie in bed all day. =D
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#23535 - 08/16/07 11:27 AM
Re: I'm always really tired- can you help?
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I guess firstly you have to work out why you are actually tired, is there a reason behind it, so think of different things it could be..
Here's a few things it says that you can use to beat tiredness..
If you still feel tired, then it says try and visit a doctor and see what they reccomend for you to do...But it's worth trying some of these first;
1. Improve your sleep
Go to bed and get up in the morning at the same time every day, no matter how you feel.
Make sure your bedroom is comfortable: not too hot, not too cold, and not too noisy.
Don't eat or drink a lot late at night. Try to have your evening meal early rather than late.
Try to gradually reduce the time you spend 'napping' during the day.
If you can't sleep, don't lie there worrying about it: get up, leave the bedroom and do something you find relaxing. When you feel tired enough, go back to bed.
Pick a way to relax before going to bed - such as reading, listening to music or using a relaxation technique.
Have a hot bath before bed. This should be as hot as you can bear and last a good twenty minutes.
If something is troubling you, and there is nothing you can do about it there and then, try writing it down on a piece of paper. Tell yourself you will deal with it in the morning, and then go to bed.
If none of this works, go and see your doctor.
2. Take some exercise
Many people feel too exhausted to start doing any exercise. However, in the long run, regular exercise will make you feel less tired and more energetic. So what can you do about this?
The best answer is to start with a small amount of exercise - it doesn't matter how little, as long as it is regular. You can then slowly increase the amount you do over a period of weeks or months, depending on what you can tolerate. You need to start with something really easy which you can do regularly - every day, if possible. Over time, you can increase the amount of time you exercise without increasing the intensity, aiming at half an hour a day (divided if necessary).
Walking is the easiest exercise to try, but any exercise that you enjoy will do. Many people like to swim or cycle regularly. What you are trying to do is to gradually improve your fitness and strength. You may also find it useful to get advice from someone who knows how to help unfit or ill people to get fit.
Once you are managing half an hour a day, you should gradually increase the intensity of your exercise so that you start to get a bit out of breath.
If you find that you are doing too much, and feeling worse, don't give up! Carry on with some regular exercise, perhaps for a shorter time each day. Don't do anything more energetic until you have got used to the amount of exercise you are doing at the moment.
3. Cut out caffeine
Gradually stop having all caffeine drinks over about a three week period. Everyone knows that coffee and tea contain caffeine, but watch out! There are many other drinks and products that have caffeine in them, such as energy and cola drinks, some painkillers, and energy boosting pills. Some herbal remedies also contain a lot of caffeine. If you are in any doubt, read the ingredients list on the packaging.
Try to stay off caffeine completely for a month, to see if you feel better without it. You may find that stopping caffeine gives you headaches. If this happens, just cut down more slowly the amount of caffeine you are drinking. Stop eating chocolate if you eat it every day. Chocolate contains stimulants.
4. Sort out your weight problems
If you are overweight, you will feel a lot better if you lose some weight gradually. A crash diet is not helpful and in fact can worsen fatigue. Apart from a diet, the best way to lose weight is to gradually do more activities and exercise.
If you are too thin, you will not recover your full energy unless you start to get back to your normal weight. By doing this you can start to re-build your muscles and your strength.
5. Plan your day/week
Try and plan your day and your week. Try to make sure that you don't have any really hectic, tiring days. Organise it so that you do a little every day. If you cram everything into one day, you may be too exhausted to do anything for the rest of the week. Try to do your chores when you think you will have the most energy.
6. Have realistic expectations
Be kind to yourself. If you have been tired for a long time, don't expect to be back to your normal self overnight. Set realistic goals for yourself and your recovery. Don't expect too much too soon. Remember - all progress is good, however small or unimportant it may seem at the time.
Learn from your tiredness: were you demanding too much of yourself before you got tired? Was there sufficient balance between work and play? Should you reconsider what you want from life?
Not getting better
There is always a reason. You may be suffering from an undiagnosed illness. You should go to see your doctor who can check out whether you have any of these problems. Common illnesses are thyroid disease, anaemia, sleep apnoea (temporarily stopping breathing when asleep), restless legs (when resting), anxiety and depression.
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