So tired, what do you take that works

[granadagirl]

I’m 62
I Wake about 6ish then again around 8-8.30
Just recently I’ve started feeling really tired where I don’t want to move, just lay/sit there.

I do suffer GAD anxiety so probably use a lot of energy on that😩
It’s like I’ve got no get up and go, I’m not depressed (had that, nothing like i had, complete flatness) )maybe fed up sometimes.
I’ll think about doing something then think/feel tired then can’t be bothered

Had b12 and few others tested while back normal
Not on any hrt, venlafaxine for anxiety

So does anyone take anything that you think really works for you?

Iron tablets

Berocca melts if I need a quick boost.

I also have a power nap most days and that gives an immense recharge!

Try magnesium, or you may be lacking in Vitamin D

Please ask your doctor to check your vitamins D levels. I was soooooo tired all the time. I feel like a new woman after treatment.

Coffee

Yes to vitamin D. I felt like I was dying of exhaustion last year, but thought it was a reasonable level of tiredness given my crazily busy shift work and my nonsleeping child. I went to the GP about other stuff and had a blood test that showed a very low vitamin D level. I am still tired now 6 months after starting treatment but much less so and probably more like an appropriate level of tiredness given how much sleep I miss out on.

Vitamin D

enough sleep and exercise
& vitamin d3

and low carb lunch
and lots of tea or coffee

Thanks all

I take everyday
D3
Zinc
B50
Magnesium spray on body
Tonight just started 1x600mg ashwagandha

Exercise
I hour Pilates class
Not a walker, as I have bad feet

I take concentrace after every meal and separate magnesium
Vit d3 and k2
B12
Also good

Get yourself checked for anaemia.

Spatone iron sachets and rhodiola rosea

What treatments are people getting for low vitamin D levels?

I assume by 'treatment', you mean something other than supplements?

Modafanil. Not entirely legit but it's very good.

Super Green Tea tablets from Holland and Barrett. It's like legal speed for me. I can't take it now as I'm pregnant but when I wasn't it gave me a huge boost and got me through the day without being sluggish and sleepy all the time.

You need to take K2 with Vit D (I think that’s what it’s called - i’m not at home to check)

You can usually get spray or pills that combine the two

St John’s Wort

Also try iron - if you can’t hack the tablets then try Spatone mixed with orange juice

Floradix is amazing

Definitely get your iron levels checked. Prescription iron tablets worked - was already taking b12, vit D and magnesium

Floradix gets my vote too and it's all herbal, take a dose of Floradix followed by a glass of orange juice.

Got to be careful what I take as in venlafaxine SNRI
So NO
St. John wort
Modafanil ( caution- history of depression & MAY cause anxiety)

Keep meaning to get k2, as I just found out that you need this with d3

Dowser
Just read about concentrace
Sounds good, as we need minerals as well. So thanks

So for next month will try
Ashwagandha
K2
Concentrace minerals drops
Amazon order in progress 😀

Will also put other suggestions in my note apps. Thank you👍

Having folate bloods done so will ask for iron

My GP doesn’t offer Vitamin D blood testing. The local NHS decided that “everyone in the UK is low in vitamin D” so they have decided the blood testing is a waste of money.

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Look into Magnesium Citrate or Glycinate. Most supplements contain Magnesium Oxide which has an absorption rate of only about 4% whereas the others are much better-absorbed.