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I am sooooooo tired

(33 Posts)
TriciaF Mon 27-Mar-17 11:33:48

Yes, a blood test is a good idea.
You're right to be cautious about driving when tired. I think that's why I had my accident last year. I was meant to drive my friend into the town today, but felt tired after a sleepless night so didn't go. Slept all morning.
As others have said, you've had all the responsibility for some time now.

Tippy22 Mon 27-Mar-17 11:28:00

I think you need to get checked out by your doctor to be on the safe side but I think maybe also you are having to do too much and need a jolly good rest. Easier said than done I know. My husband falls asleep as soon as he sits down and has even been known to close his eyes when we've been out for an evening (maybe he's trying to tell me something). He had various blood tests which were all fine. He's 65 this year and overweight and still commutes to London every day so I understand why he's permanently tired.

Jayanna9040 Mon 27-Mar-17 11:00:51

It's the ongoing strain of being the one who has to do it all, probably. You're worn out. The one moment I lost concentration at the wheel was a while ago when I was ferrying husband back and forth from hospital, managing all the day to day house stuff, trying to do things with other members of the family......Just trying to do my best like you are. But yes go and talk to the doctor. Though maybe you just need a good rest flowers

daphnedill Mon 27-Mar-17 10:35:56

Agree with hulahoop. Extreme tiredness and putting on weight with no explanation are classic symptoms of T2 diabetes.

hulahoop Mon 27-Mar-17 10:33:20

Sorry you are feeling so tired go to dr and get some blood tests as others have suggested are you diabetic ? Hope you feel better soon .

millymouge Mon 27-Mar-17 10:26:12

Get a thyroid blood check, I have problems with mine and if my Thyroxin dosage is not right I will feel desperately tired. Regular blood tests and right dosage and I feel fine. Might be worth considering.

HildaW Mon 27-Mar-17 10:21:53

Get tested for iron deficiency.

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?