So tired I feel ill !!

[BlackCatTryingToFly]

Does anyone else feel like this ?

I want to go to sleep but am waiting till the DC are in bed. AIBU?

I don't really even know why I started this thread!

Go and see your GP, it could be something easily sorted.

I know that feeling well - acid in my throat, burning eyes, fuzzy head and everything aches. Much sympathy.

How much sleep are you actually getting? Because if you're (say) up two or three times a night and knackered as a result that's a bit different from getting 8 hours and still feeling like you've just been dug up!

Oh no, you aren't going down with the 'virus from hell' that's sweeping the nation are you? DS2 had it all half term.

I know I am ill, last night was up at 3.30am so not enough sleep. worrying about stuff. Went to GP last week so she knows the situation.

Sorry, I really shouldn't have started this thread, I'm not thinking straight.

Oh don't worry BlackCat.

I get this. Seriously. Most people don't understand.

I NEED 8 hours sleep a night. If I have less than 6 hours I am really ill. I have palpitations and chest pains. I have a dry mouth, painful eyes and head. My concentration is shot. I couldn't drive if I had less than 6 hours sleep. I've even rung my mum to look after the DCs in the past when I have had missed sleep (eg DS2 rushed to hospital)

I would have to call in sick to work and have done in the past if my sleep pattern is disturbed. Most people just laugh it off, but to me it is a real health issue.

I have anaemia and some MH issues.

I find it does help to try and take a multivitamin & eat plenty of fruit / veg if you are going through a period of sleeplessness / exhaustion. It's tempting just to live on toast / chips etc but makes you feel even more sluggish.

Be kind to yourself and do make allowances for yourself! Don't expect to get everything done / soldier on as normal.

its ok honey.
you have a lot going on at the moment and with a bad nights sleeplast night its bound get to you
what you need is an early night(and a good dose chocolate)

Hi Zoo thanks, I'm going to try and go to bed soon. DH has said he will help get the DC settled. Gonna have a first.

thats good DH helping
sleep well honey.x

Sending hugs blackcat hope your ok. catinboots how did you cope with having a newborn?

Morning guys, I went to bed early but the DC didn't settle till 9.00. I woke up at just after 5 today so better than yesterday but still early.
Feeling a bit more normal this morning.