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I'm continually knackered- how can I get more energy?

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PinkSquash · 24/11/2015 20:19

I am continually lethargic and tired, I'm days away from being 30 and my body feels so old and tired. I have very little energy so I would love to make some changes to my lifestyle to try and boost myself.

I am always on the edge of anaemia but I do take an iron suppliment to combat it and I had a full bloods check done in the summer to rule things out and I came back normal.

So I know there's nothing actual wrong but I'm stuck as to where to go from here.

Huge thanks in advance. Smile

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NewBallsPlease00 · 24/11/2015 20:22

Back to basics
Sleep
Diet
Exercise

Get 8 hours assuming you have no kids
Drink loads of water, cut out caffeine and alcohol
Eat well- veg, fruit and minimal refined carbs which make many people sluggish
Gentle exercise to boost endorphins

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EssentialHummus · 24/11/2015 20:26

Try to limit exposure to MN screen-time late at night - the light from phones etc can keep you awake. Rather climb into bed with a book if you can.

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BIWI · 24/11/2015 20:28

What is your diet like? Do you eat lots of carbs? Do you drink enough water?

And do you do any exercise?

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Looseleaf · 24/11/2015 20:33

Also have you checked your vitamin D levels? Lots of us have a deficiency and can make you very tired so worth getting a vitamin D3 supplement

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BrandNewAndImproved · 24/11/2015 20:37

I really suffer with this!

I eat and sleep good already and I still collapse once I get home. I'm fine in the AM and work.

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MigGril · 24/11/2015 20:50

You say your bloods came back normal but how normal. They have ranges which can be quite large. I'd ask to have a copy of the results which you are entitled to and have a look. You could be low in vitamin D for example but not classed as deficient. So still need a boost, whichyoucan take yourself. But as you've had the Bloodwork done mite be good to have a look and see what it mite be.

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Tarrarra · 24/11/2015 22:42

I have been feeling low in energy for years so have started trying to get more sleep, regular exercise and am taking a supplement called Supergreens from Holland and Barrett. So far so good. If your bloods are ok then look at lifestyle. Hope you find a solutionSmile

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