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I am sooooooo tired

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MawBroon Mon 27-Mar-17 10:20:38

The clock says 10, my inner clock says it can't be later than 6, I am so tired.
I drove us to London and back no problem yesterday but on the way home I had to pull over at a service station as I could feel my concentration and eyes "going". Quick caffeine fix and a small Kitkat and I was fine, but it worried me.
I can drop off the moment I sit down in front of the TV (well it is boring sometimes!) especially just after I have eaten. And I am putting on weight too despite no major changes in my eating habits.
Yes I am under a degree of strain because of DH's ongoing health problems and yes I have just turned 69 , but I have to psych myself up to get up and get on.
Diet? Health? I am not "fit" in walking or exercise terms, but healthwise, fit as the proverbial,flea.
Any suggestions?

MawBroon Thu 08-Feb-18 22:06:47

Gosh that was a long time ago!
I think I know exactly why I was sooo tired and as most of you know, things got considerably worse. All those broken nights -if it wasn’t Paw it was Gracie, (but we lost her in early May ) sad
Paw continued to get poorlier and was in hospital from early July till September, home for 8 weeks needing 24 hour care then wham, bang! Another crisis and he slipped out of our lives in early November.
Looking back I wonder how much longer I could have kept it up and I know there are those among you coping with equally demanding problems.
But you do what you do when you have to don’t you. And if I could have done more I would not regret it for an instant now.

Loobs Fri 09-Feb-18 09:22:17

How do I get rid of misplaced anger? I am annoyed on my husbands behalf - his mother recently died after suffering lung cancer and even though she was in her 80's and knew she was terminal she didn't make a will. There is only my husband and his sister, their father died several years ago, and no property, just a council flat which will be handed back. We have discovered there is an amount of money (£11,000 in an ISA plus £10,000 in a bank account) but his sister has the bank card and is slowly emptying the account. We only found out about the ISA by accident, she hadn't mentioned it (my husband and his sister have never really got on). I am losing sleep over this as I am angry with his late mother for not having the sense to sort this in the months she knew about it, his sister for taking the money and him for not really doing anything about it. This is not my problem - the money would really help but isn't enough to be 'life-changing - but it's the unfairness I cannot stand. I would happily use a solicitor and spend my husbands half just to stop her getting it all - when did I become this horrid person??? So, any suggestions on how I 'let go'? I got 4 hours sleep last night and need my sleep.

Atqui Fri 09-Feb-18 10:15:43

Hope you manage to sort it out and that it's nothing serious

Nara Wed 14-Feb-18 07:26:49

I sympathize. Have and had similar symptoms. What worked was stopping all caffeine (mostly from coffee), sugar and alcohol immediately. After a month,energy began returning. Added lots of salads (instead of rice and breads) and that helped too. Then started some strong cayenne and combination bulk herb powders from the late Dr. John Christopher's family (see HerbalLegacy.com)
Took a few months, but it worked. Oh - and a quality valerian tincture before you sleep is great.

MawBroon Wed 14-Feb-18 08:43:50

atqui confused ??

Niobe Wed 14-Feb-18 08:50:43

Looks, let the bank know your MiL has died and ask them to freeze the account until the estate is settled.

Niobe Wed 14-Feb-18 08:51:20

Sorry, Loobs!

loopyloo Wed 14-Feb-18 10:30:54

Loobs, I presume your sister in law registered the death? Do you have a copy or can you get a copy of the death certificate?
Does she have a solicitor handling the estate?
I certainly think you should contact a solicitor or the citizens advice bureau. Perhaps a gentle warning letter from your solicitor might make the lady think twice.
Also I wonder if the Office of the Public Guardian can give you advice.
First stop though is the bank. The death will be registered on line, so they will be able to confirm it for themselves. Any withdrawals after the date of the death will be fraudulent.
Definitely investigate a bit.