Tiredness and ageing

I worked as a lecturer until I retired at 62 (not due to ill health, I'd paid extra contributions to retire early). A lot of time was spent on my feet as I taught lab classes. I sometimes felt a bit tired, but not like OP describes.

In the last few years of work, I started cycling there some days - 10 miles each way. I actually found that the days I cycled I had more energy for the rest of the day. Maybe more exercise could help?

It sounds like you are getting adequate sleep but have you looked at your diet? are you getting the right balance of hydration and nutrients? If you are due a health check then mention your concerns to the GP/Nurse Practitioner and see what they suggest. You might just need a dietary supplement. Hope it is nothing serious though.

I'm younger than you and I find it a challenge, I think lots of people do!

Stardreamer I think it's sensible to rule anything out health wise but it ishard working full time in your 60s.

@StarDreamer - I did put I had no health issues in my OP but perhaps I should have been more specific so apologies if you feel I’ve somehow misled people

@JaneJudge - Many thanks for your support. I kind of wanted to understand whether other people of a similar age might find full time work challenging

JaneJudge

You don't. I wonder how many people who have posted you aren't normal are still in full time employment!

I made no comment about whether the OP is normal.

In fairness the OP posted about tiredness yet did not mention having been to the doctor.

So people tried to help.

Had the OP stated of having been to the doctor and having been checked then that would have been a different basis for the thread to proceed upon.

You don't. I wonder how many people who have posted you aren't normal are still in full time employment!

I’ve been to the GP and bloods all within normal limits and no active health issues. Perhaps I just need to build some more resilience

Asking if a vitamin B12 (said as "Bee twelve") check can be included if you have a blood test is worth considering.

Vitamin B12 needs to both be in the food eaten and also be being absorbed properly from the food.

Definitely think some underlying problem here , thyroid as previously mentioned, iron deficiency?Your lifestyle doesn’t sound hectic enough to cause such exhaustion at a relatively young age . A GP visit might be all that’s needed to sort out the problem ?

Well worth seeing your doctor to get your bloods checked. Underactive thyroid is a definite possibility as is anaemia and low Vitamin D levels. But first consideration: are you eating a good diet with plenty of protein and good fats? Easy at that time of life to forget about your own wellbeing when you are busy looking after others. Ask me how I know..... ?

I knew a woman who told me she had been, in her thirties or so, always very tired after getting home from work.

It was found her thyroid was not acting correctly. She was put on some tablets, one a day for life, and was then fine.

Being told that arose in a discussion around thirty years ago about prescription charges going up, when she told us all she got free prescriptions and explained why, apparently non-means-tested free prescriptions are provided at any age for some conditions.

I don't think you should be so tired, especially as you seem to get a goodnight's sleep. Perhaps a checkup with doctor would be a good idea.

Of course it's exhausting. I think we are going to see a rise in people dying at work in all honesty. Can you imagine doing a physically demanding job in a fast paced, low paid environment? It must be crippling