I am married with 2 kids. Hubby is military so he's gone most of the day usually. During the day I try to get the house clean and dinner ready but i am so tired all of the time. No matter how much or little sleep i get i'm always tired. What can I do to get more energy? I know it bothers my husband alot that I just never have any energy.
2006-12-28 05:21:44 · 8 answers · asked by Jesse's Girl 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I can't put the kids in the daycare on post because there is already a 6 month waiting list. I'd like to try a date night or get a babysitter at least once a week but we just moved here and only know 2 people, one who is too ill to take care of my rambunctious kids and the other already got her own kid taken away because she abused him. Not good options. arrrgh anyone wanna babysit my kids??? j/k
2006-12-28 12:10:23 · update #1
oh yeah I forgot to add, i already know about the depression thing, i've been on a couple of meds for a chemical imbakance so I know its not that. I guess i better get my iron checked.
2006-12-28 12:11:14 · update #2
You need to see your doctor because you may be anemic. If you are anemic you might have to take an iron supplement. You will need to eat iron rich foods and take a good multi-vitamin. You should always try to get at least eight hours sleep at night, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and exercise regularly. If there is no biological reason for your lack of energy, you may be depressed and need counseling.
2006-12-28 05:48:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First things first, don't be so hard on yourself! Honey, 2 children and a household is more than 1 full-time job. You don't get a lunch hour or a break in the afternoon, and you don't even get a paid vacation. You are worn out, but I want you to go to the doctor and make sure you aren't anemic. Your iron levels maybe low, and that could be causing some of the problem. Not all of it, but it could be a small part.
Since, you are a military family, I am assuming you aren't around any family that could help. If you could have at least one afternoon off a week, you would see a big difference. Can you afford an afternoon of daycare? I know on base they sometimes have a daycare center, could you put the kids in for a day or two a week?
If you could make some kind of arrangements for childcare, don't use that time to clean house. You use that time for yourself! You go get a hair cut, have your nails done, go to the library can check out some books, go window shopping at the mall. Sweetie, you need a little time to be you. Not wife, not lover, not mother, not maid, and not anything but yourself. No one calling your name or asking if you know where something is. When you go to the doctor for a check, please speak to him about what is going on, don't be surprised if he suggests that you are having a mild case of depression. He may put you on a mild dose of anti-depression medicine. Zofolt is what I would recommend. Don't stop taking it after a few days, it takes several weeks to get into your system. Honey, you need some help, and it's not anything to be ashamed about.
Please talk to your husband, and see if you could get a date night started. Hire a babysitter, and go see a movie, go to eat. Spend some good couple times together, that will help too. I know you think I am crazy, but I promise if you spend more time on yourself and on your family-the other things will start picking up. Your energy level will increase, you will sleep better, and everything will look a little brighter. The dirty dishes will be there, they won't disappear if you don't have them done by a certain time. The dust bunnies won't complain if they get set up housekeeping a little longer.
When the kids are napping, you lay down and take one too. Or play on the computer, soak in the tub. You take a few minutes for yourself everyday. Even if you stay up a little later and read a book or watch a favorite rerun of a tv show. I hope you get to feeling better, but please go see the doc, and check your iron levels, and if he feels you are suffering from depression he can give you a little something to help. Try it, it won't make you feel any worse.
Praying that you find some rest, and sometime for you!
God bless us all......
2006-12-28 06:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by totallylost 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With two small kids, I'll bet that you are tired! You could be lacking something in your diet, or it could also be a bit of depression. The only way to know for sure is to see your doctor and have them check your blood too. Sometimes it's just a matter of getting up and going! I have that problem sometimes!
2006-12-28 06:13:45 · answer #3 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have the kids help even if they are as young as 3 have them pick their toys up get hubby to help w/the dishes.
2006-12-28 05:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by simplydelicious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try taking some vitamins like b12
2006-12-28 05:37:09 · answer #5 · answered by woody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your weak try to have some fruits or consult doctor
2006-12-28 05:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by shoba a 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you may be suffering from depression .... call your doctor and explain this to him
2006-12-28 05:25:16 · answer #7 · answered by strwaytohvn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u got probs---go visit the doc
2006-12-28 05:27:20 · answer #8 · answered by sunbun 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋