What's a "normal" level of fatigue?

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I'm generally iron deficient and have had hypothyroidism (12 years and counting since I was diagnosed for both).

The truth is not I don't know anymore how I should feel, or what's normal and what isn't. I don't absorb iron in my, but my trust can only give me an infusion if my reserves are completely depleted (I'm going to see a top specialist in a few weeks, so hopefully we can come up with a better management plan).

The truth is I'm ALWAYS tired, a mix of mental and physical. I force myself to work,and to exercise, but it gets to a point (normally mid afternoon) where I'd rather just watch TV or sit on the sofa and do nothing. Is that normal? I feel the fatigue on my shoulders if that makes sense. No amount/type of food can perk me up.

Maybe it's just the reality of someone who works FT, has a dog, a cat, a toddler , three other PT DC, and exercises for about 6 hours on a weekly basis? I really struggle to understand what's normal, and what's just my chronic conditions.

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That sounds horrible OP, I hate feeling tired.

Most of the day I have very good energy levels all day, but every 2 or 3 days I might have a one hour slump mid day.

I'm fairly busy (work FT, have a toddler, work out several times a week).

It depends on your age, health and fitness level. It sounds like you think you're overworked though, so it might be a good idea to take a look at your life and see where, if anywhere, you can cut back just a little.

I might try to do to much, but I know if I change my exercise levels my tiredness remains the same.