Does anyone else experience this

Fatigue, especially during the Winter, can be caused by a lack of vitamin D. I had blood tests when I was feeling short of energy and was prescribed a high dose. It’s worth checking!
It’s also worth reviewing your diet - apparently older people need more protein.

I think winter always makes people more tired..❄

I am mid 70s, full of energy, no aches and pains. I have cut out UPFs and most sugar and subscribe to a personalised nutrition plan. All the advice online seems aimed at younger people and perimenopausal woman, but we oldies can take advantage too. I never look back to my former supposedly healthy diet, and wouldn't want to eat it now.

Polnan, I agree this post is very encouraging, we are all in this together and encouraging one another it’s great.

My hip fracture in 2021 plus Covid restrictions for vulnerable certainly haven't helped me. You learn to adapt in order to avoid cabin fever, but it's been very hard indeed to re-energize myself. My get up and go whilst not having gone completely certainly needs a kick up the proverbial from time to time. But hey, nobody puts Nanna in the corner!

Baggs

Have noticed that our village has grown various little hills which never used the to be there. I have so much less energy now and can do nothing for England. Not who I think I am at all.

Im so glad to read this because I am the same but put it down to my MS.

Yes I have have the energy of 10 men ( well not quite but you get the drift hahaha ) and other days I am as flat as a pancake, but despite feeling deflated, there is still a faint glimpse of determination and willing myself on to FRAME YOURSELF WOMAN

We're allowed to have our 😩 days ( she tells herself convincingly)

This thread has cheered me up!

I'm afraid it's called getting older OP!

I understand your feelings Overthehill. I keep reasonably fit by trying to get a walk in each day, but my moods are all over the place, as you say, up and down in the space of a day. When down any aches and fears are multiplied. I admit to feeling lonely and despite doing what is advised - joining clubs etc. my circle of friends is dwindling due to age, what friends still remain all have husbands and grandchildren. I lost my husband over 30 years ago and my grandchildren are in the USA. Good grief I am having a moan, sorry.

I’m only 68, but feel too tired to go anywhere some days. I do factor in “rest days” after I have a busy day. I think the cold weather has slowed everyone down, too. I was so terrified of slipping over on icy pavements, I stayed in for 3 days. I seldom feel 100% well, more like 78%, but I definitely feel more energetic in the warmer months.

oh gosh, this thread/posts is so encouraging for me,, Iam87 nearly 88, but I am told I don`t look my age,, I don`t like to be judged by my looks, cos I am so like so many of you here.
My dh of 50 years died just before covid, I think covid stopped/delayed my grieving, anxiety, struggle, I will NOT give in, I am so much better/brighter /happier when out with my friends, yet still feel lonely, well.. anyway I too wonder if I should look to leave my small house, (maintenance problems) but now again, so encouraged by all your posts. so thankyou

I no longer have boundless energy. I could easily sleep till 10am but make the effort to get up earlier. If I know I am going to have a busy day I try to make sure I can relax on the following day. Talking to people for long periods also makes me tired. However I do find that when I am out walking or on a day out with DH, all my troubles disappear and I feel much better. So I do know some of it is in my head.

I can't believe how hard some simple activities can seem to me. Just things I used to do without thinking about can seem incredibly tiring. Eg walking uphill to somewhere I've been hundreds of times before.

Glad to read you are taking steps to ensure you can stay at home with the help you need.

Thanks so much for your kind comments, ladies. Truly I do not really want to go into a home. You are absolutely right. So I'm taking steps at the moment to get more help, like applying for attendance allowance, a disabled badge for my car, having groceries delivered etc....i think that's the way forward really.
And anyway, maybe all this striving is what keeps us going. I'd probably be bored in a home. I just need some help, that's all.

Now 72 and can fall asleep several times a day. I do suffer from motivational tiredness though.I was walking the dog the other day: didn’t really want to go because it was cold and drizzly ( both of which I hate). Couldn’t wait to get home but, as I was on my way back a friends dog appeared and bounded up to me ( I love that dog; he always recognises me no matter how far away he is and makes me feel so liked even though I know it’s only the treats in my pocket that do it). My dog was thrilled, too. So, instead of going home I walked with my friend, we chatted away and I completely forgot about being tired. Reminded me of taking the kids on walks when they were young and they would walk all day if there were other kids with them). A warm, sunny day and I burst into action, too. I only thought today of how I used to be on my feet all morning at work and then did two other jobs. Sometimes, when I’m walking I feel as if I could lie down on the floor and just sleep.DH does all the driving these days: good job really as I nod off after a while! A bit of caffeine does kick start me( I stick to decaf most of the time). I often wonder how younger people will be able to work up to the ages they’re now expected to do to claim their pension.Re the OP might it be down to blood sugar levels and perhaps a blood test might be in order.

henetha

Yes. At 86 life is getting more difficult.
I went to a lovely event yesterday but had to leave half way through as my back was so painful that it made me feel faint and nauseous. And I'm so tired most of the time.
Is it time to give in and go into a 'home' I wonder.

I think maybe a check on your B12 levels, iron, vitamin D?

I felt like you and, although I have multiple complex health problems, knew I should be feeling more sprightly (I am 82).

B12 was too low, somewhat anaemic (cannot absorb iron well) and my vitamin D was almost non-existent.

... just a thought. Before you start looking at going into a 'home'.

A poignant post Baggs,sending you love.
We have a daughter who whilst not dying as such has a very serious heart condition that we know will shorten her life considerably.
We are in our 70s and know the stress of our concern for her affects our ability to cope as we age as we know we can do nothing to change her prognosis but it seems unfair- but that’s life I suppose.
Sorry for going off topic but your post struck a chord.

I've recently decided that stress can knock your whole system off balance. I've had several weird symptoms of late, not serious things but things that it would be foolish to leave unchecked. All now checked over and all fine. but my daughter is dying and it should be me 😔

I am only 67 and feeling like that but mine is more because of stress and anxiety I think I lack confidence too. I never used to but that’s probably anxiety too don’t leave your home Henetha.

Thank you helterskelter. I shall take that advice. I think I’m slowing up anyway and the shingles has knocked me for six. I feel so tired most days. I go to bed by 10, never later.

CFS often gives me tired days which have escalated post covid. It feels as if I’ve been switched off. While waiting for a physio to insert a needle with steroid into a knee today I commented that although I do try to pace, honestly miss, the problem is my head is about 60 years younger than my body and tells it to do all sorts of things that truly aren’t a good idea. The physio commented it’s not unusual. I’m firmly in your gang overthehill, frustrating isn’t it but we really should listen to our bodies.

I don't worry anymore, I am 81, have had a fantastic life up until my husband of 50 years died 10 years ago. If I am ill I go to bed, I no longer can get GP appointments, even when I was really ill, I had to call an ambulance, and it turned out I had double pneumonia (i.e. pneumonia in both lungs) and kept in hospital for over a week. I now take each day as it comes. We met when we were 18 years of age and had a wonderful life together. I consider all aiments a sign of old age and just get on with it, death no longer bothers me. I go out when the weather is nice, either for a walk or get a taxi to a shopping centre, if the weather is bad, I stay at home.

Its winter we should be hibernating. Shingles knocks you off track woodenspoon for quite some time. So take life very easy.

Pacing yourself is crucial. One day on one day off. Get help with heavy stuff. Keep warm. Make sure you drink enough water. Enjoy an early night.