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Peri meno. (I think) can’t keep my eyes open at 2.30-3pm.

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Yellowleadbetter · 31/03/2022 21:55

So many symptoms but still having periods.

Sleep at night is probably the best it’s ever been.
No real stress.
WFH is a new way of working, but I am literally dropping off sitting upright from .2.30 in the afternoon.
I’ve been having a nap for an hour and feel a bit better but it’s really not convenient.

So apart from caffeine what helps to combat this?
Is this a symptom that you can relate to?

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TheSmallClangerWhistlesAgain · 31/03/2022 21:57

Something similar happens to me, although usually a bit later in the day. I've not found anything that really works to combat it, unfortunately.

LaMariposa · 31/03/2022 21:58

I’m the same. I just schedule something really easy for the afternoon, and catch up on work in the evening if I need a nap.

Goawayangryman · 31/03/2022 22:00

If this is totally new, you are sleeping for hours at night, and no stressors then I'd get a check up at your docs. Thyroid often packs up in midlife.

Thisyearcandoone · 31/03/2022 22:02

I had this, used to have an alarm on so I would wake up for school pick up!!
I work FT and often asleep on sofa as soon as I get home. Sleep well at night as well.
Someone suggested the glucose tablets but I've never used them.

Yellowleadbetter · 31/03/2022 22:03

I’m having to go back to work in the evening to make up my hours.

Just can’t keep my eyes open.

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Raggletaggles · 31/03/2022 22:10

I’m 44 and was wondering exactly the same thing!!!
I literally get to 2pm and need a nap even if it’s just 15 minutes. I thought it might be post-covid or perimenopause.

domesticslattern · 31/03/2022 22:23

Have you recently had COVID?

LBFseBrom · 31/03/2022 22:23

It's normal to have a tiredness peak during the day but if folk are out at work they can't do much about it and by 3pm, depending on the nature of their job, going home time may not be that far off. That's why firms have breaks - a decent one for lunch where you can eat well, coffee and tea break morning and afternoon. There are those who work through but most people need a bit of time plus food and drink to refresh themselves.

When I was on a day off during the week, if I had nowhere to go or anyone to see, I always had an afternoon nap and felt better for it. At work I was fine because there were so many distractions.

Being at home and working alone means you organise the day how you want and you may not by nature have a great deal of organisation without a structure, colleagues, etc.

It could just be that, op, and nothing to do with perimenopause if you have no other symptoms. If you do start going out to work again you may be different.

There are those who thrive on working from home. Someone close to me does a tremendous amount of creative work in the middle of the night, while the rest of the world sleeps, and sleeps part of the day, making appointments for telephone calls/conferences or (now) meet ups, in advance.

It's marvellous that you sleep well at night, be grateful for that. Eat well, make sure you have sufficient vitamins and minerals and hang on because, whatever this is about, it will pass.

riverpebbles · 31/03/2022 22:25

I found lower carb lunches helped with this. And caffeine.

BoodleBug51 · 31/03/2022 22:34

Have you had your blood sugar levels checked? I'm T2 diabetic and high blood sugars make me feel horribly drowsy........ and often happens if I have a carb dense lunch.

Babyroobs · 01/04/2022 00:01

I was like this a few weeks ago. Dr did some blood tests and iron levels were low. I have felt a bit better since I ahve been on iron tablets for a few weeks.

romany4 · 01/04/2022 00:03

I'm 50 and the same except mine is around 4pm. Definitely peri menopause
I have to have a power nap or I'll fall asleep in my dinner

RJnomore1 · 01/04/2022 00:06

A lunch time walk. It’s sitting at the laptop all day. It’s nothing to do with age, post lunch slump hits everyone but some fresh air abs movement will blow the cobwebs off.

WhatsitWiggle · 01/04/2022 00:06

Check your vit D and B12 levels. I had this a few years ago, and my levels of both of these were low. Have been taking a daily supplement and I no longer get the crashing fatigue mid afternoon.

Also cut out caffeine and after a couple of horrible withdrawal weeks, I found I felt a lot calmer overall.

Notcontent · 01/04/2022 00:09

Yes, that’s me. Constantly exhausted.

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