I’m really struggling with fatigue at the moment and wondering if anyone else feels the same or has any advice.
I make sure I get 8.5 hours of sleep a night – I need that much just to feel remotely functional. To manage that, I have to be in bed by 9:15pm, which already feels too early (especially with how light it still is in the evenings). I physically can’t go to bed any earlier, it just doesn’t feel right.
But even with 8.5 hours, I wake up feeling like I haven’t rested. And getting that much sleep means every morning is a mad rush to get to work on time – there’s no margin for a slower start or time for myself.
At work, I’m on total autopilot. I’m constantly yawning, struggling to focus, and counting down to the end of my shift. It’s frustrating because I know I’m not performing at my best and could be better at my job if I had more energy.
My husband does the cooking and washing up every evening because I just don’t have the energy after work. The house is constantly messy for the same reason – I just can’t bring myself to tidy when I get home.
We don’t even have children! I honestly have no idea how people manage full-time jobs, parenting, housework, hobbies, and a social life. I only work part-time and still spend most of my weekends recovering from the week.
Life just feels exhausting. Is this normal? How are people finding the energy to function? Would love to hear how others cope.