I feel constantly tired, to the point that I feel like I have to sit down regularly because otherwise I might pass out.
I'm nearly 30, 1 DS (10 months), SAHM. DS sleeps fairly well, some nights he'll go through 7-6, some nights he'll wake up a few times but will settle fairly easily, so not a guaranteed full night's but pretty good and a lot better than a lot of my friends with children.
I've got a good diet, no health issues that I'm aware of.
I just feel tired, all the time. I feel like I'm constantly craving a sweet sugary hit but I try to avoid it because it's not a long term energy boost.
My mum had thyroid problems and quite a few years ago I got tested because I'd put on weight. Turns out I didn't have a thyroid problem, I just ate too much! Could pregnancy have triggered a thyroid problem? I know it's often hereditary in women and that sometimes pregnancy can have other effects on the body. Or am I clutching at straws?
I feel a bit embarrassed complaining about being tired because I have a pretty relaxed life, especially compared to a lot of my friends who are back at work, have more children, have bad sleepers etc. I feel like maybe I need to just pull myself together, but it doesn't feel right to feel this exhausted when I think about what I used to do. I've never been someone who just sits around and I used to get bored easily, but now a day in front of the telly is heaven!!!
Do you think a GP visit is worth it or should I just put my big girl pants on and get on with it?