House is a mess again

[Onlywayisup24]

Same.old shit different day . House is in a state again . Have zero energy. for the past few days my minds been saying let's do this in a positive manor. Then my body says fuck off . I know my iron levels are bad. I have been taking folic acid but it's not making a difference.

My brain feels like it's not braining I can't even explain.

I have eating 6 calipos since 8am instead of just actually eating something.

I have made a start on tidying. Its just extremely slow. I just wish I could have that positive vibe and energy that i feel once i get into it. But im just so tired and drained.

I need to get it done as I have dentist in a few days and I'm having alot done. And im not going to want to do anything for a few days after.

I'm not looking for any actual advice I know what I Need to do. I'm just pissed of with myself.

Just do the essentials and leave everything else. I totally understand a lack of energy (my iron not great either), my house is always a mess. You can't help feeling exhausted if you are lacking energy due to deficiencies - be kind to yourself.

Yeah I know. I have been bagging up some stuff. I don't know where my rubber broom is I really need it. Feels like the end of the world

Awww it really isn't the end of the world. Perhaps once you get your dental work done you will at least have that out of the way.

Also, what are you doing about your iron deficiency? Do you eat red meat?

Logically I know it's not the end of the world it feels it though . I could have used it to drag everything onto a pile.

Yeah i kept delaying dentist I can't this time.

I'm just taking folic acid as that's what gp said to do. Red meat wise I can only eat mince beef. But I have been a massive prick with food lately .

Take an iron supplement?

I'm taking folic acid

I live on my own and my house is a mess. I think I have poltergeist or maybe the cats are doing it.

Don't be hard on yourself. It's a tough situation

Why are you taking folic acid if your iron is low?? Get some iron down ya! Floradix or spatone make a massive difference to me.

Regards the house….. same here, solidarity! Fucking hate it! I tidy and the kids destroy behind me.

I feel the same but if I tidy it still looks just as bad as the whole house needs so much work doing in it from carpets to paint work which we can't afford and don't have the time to do it ourselves so if I do tidy I'm still not happy.

Folic acid isn't an iron supplement. You need to take an iron supplement alongside it.

Take it a bit at a time- clear up one space- kitchen or sitting room then you have somewhere clear and calm to re-group. Mess is stressful and will not be helping your health.
Everyone in the house needs to take responsibility to reduce mess. Get them into habits
-don't put it down put it away
-if you go up stairs/downstairs take something with you
-if you drop mess or spill stuff clear it straight away

Much easier to clean without crap all over the floor and furniture

That's what the gp prescribed. I think its something to do with absorbing iron . I and even remember.

Oh and yes definitely kids don't help. I swear they turn invisible when leaving crap about

Folic acid isn't iron, go and get some florals or similar.

Get some food inside you. Your body is a machine and it can't run on empty.

Your blood results show that you are anaemic with low folate levels. I have prescribed folic acid supplements, which you can collect from your pharmacy.

Thats what GP said above

OK so you're folate deficient, you need to be taking Vit B12 as well. They work together. You should be taking both, there's no harm in doing so and it's more likely you'll get better results that way.

Thank you . I do wish gp said this. I will pick some up .

You would still need to try up your iron levels. The folic acid and b12 will work together and are an important part of creating red blood cells but I’d definitely take an iron supplement and eat some iron rich foods

Could you try a time limit, so say an hours cleaning but break it in to 20mins per room and get as much done as you can do in that time. Also I usually whack on some music and that helps me get going.

Get eating enough food every day, three proper meals, and that will actually give you some energy

You need iron, B12 and folate supplements and I think I remember being told it takes 3 months to make a complete set of new red blood cells.

So it will take that time to get your mojo back

Folic acid is not iron. You need to take ferrous sulphate. The folic acid enables absorption of the iron (ferrous sulphate).

Also test for vitamin D, B12 and thyroid

Another iron deficient person here. I’ve had two naps today. My body just cannot go on and cannot stay awake. I am having to put blinkers on and just do the bare minimum - for me that’s empty bins when they’re full and on bin day and the dishwasher. literally anything else is a bonus

(yes I am on iron, etc from the dr)

Craving ice can be a sign of low iron or aneamia, not sure if it's the same with ice lollies but 6 calipo sounds a bit much.

Yeah I heard that to. I didn't look into it much though