I feel like i'm getting to the end of my tether with this.
Have had issues with being 'tired all the time' since i was a teenager. Eventually i was diagnosed with ME. I have had periods where I have been better and times where i've been worse.
Recently-last few months particularly what's become more of a problem is daytime sleepiness-not tired as such-my body doesn't ache but a horrible 'must close my eyes' type feeling, almost feel drunk sometimes, words swim about, can't concentrate, eyes are heavy, all i can think about is sleep.
If i have a nap i temporarily feel better.
I get loads of sleep, have no DC. But wake up feeling sleepy, can't go to work some days as I just cant wake up. I've tried sleeping more, less, drinking loads of caffeine and none at all-changing my diet, exercising. I've had recent bloods done-thyroid/iron etc-and they were ok.
Its driving me mad, its such a horrible feeling and Its getting in the way of my life, affecting work, relationships and making me wonder how on earth i'd ever cope with DC -and i really want a child.
I've started to wonder whether i have a sleep disorder..i dont think the ME label really explains this..however i know if i got the GP i will just be fobbed off.
I wonder if anyone has felt like this and has any advice? thanks!