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So lethargic and unproductive

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MoonCat89
MoonCat89

Hi so I've kind of always had this problem. Every day is a struggle to get at least a few things done. I start out with dishes or tiding up and by the time I've taken a break from that, mopping the floor or simple house cleaning seems impossible. I'm 28 but I get really lethargic at the end of the day and can hardly get up to brush my teeth for the night. I've tried energy supplements but I just get used to them and they don't work anymore. I'm not to sure if it's my diet, I try to eat as much fruits and vegetables as possible but it's hard when your friends keep bringing burritos and making pasta. I don't take any drugs, just the occasional beer which I am making a huge effort to cut down on. Why am I always so tired.

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee MoonCat89

    Posted

    Hi Mooncat.    Do you have a job?    or are you maybe a full time Mum?/Dad?   You sound very bored with life in general. Are you overweight?  Do you have any hobbies?
    • MoonCat89
      MoonCat89 Marina_Dee

      Posted

      No I'm actually getting social security because of a disability. I'm not really bored as I have my favorite video games and religious studies to keep life interesting. No I'm not overweight.. well for my body type and metabolism I could stand to lose about 8 pounds. Because of my disability I'm limited to my bed most of the day. Aside from walking, sitting and most physical activities for extended amounts of time cause intolerable pain.

  • ruth13083
    ruth13083 MoonCat89

    Posted

    Have you spoken to your doctor about this? Ask for a blood test to check. Could be a number of things; thyroid, vitamin deficiency, low iron levels etc. Don’t worry, I’m sure everything is fine, but there could be an underlying cause for your fatigue.
    • MoonCat89
      MoonCat89 ruth13083

      Posted

      I have to get my medi-cal transfered. I take whole food vitamins. My friend said it could be iron which makes sense because when I eat a rare steak I have energy for 3 days.
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