Too tired to do stuff at home and in my business?

Question

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life?

I'm a married mom with a 4 year old son. I work full-time at my night shift job so I can pay my bills and finance my home-based business. While my husband is at work during the evenings, I take care of my son and do my business from home. Lately, I have had no energy to do what is required. I had to take time off from my job because of illness (bronctitis) and because of that, I'm losing money. There's no paid sick days at my job.

It may be SAD because in the spring/summer, I had more energy. I wish I can quit my job and just have my business to look after, but I still have past and current financial issues. My friend tries to help me with some of the administrative tasks from her home, but I can't afford to hire someone on a full-time basis. If I take a day job, I still have to pay a babysitter to look after my son, which means more money to pay out.

My parents don't live close by and I don't want to burden them for babysitting.

Answer 1

Make some time in there for sleep that will give you more energy!!

Answer 2

It very well could be SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Some people have to use light therapy or go on anti-depressants during the winter. Or you could just have normal depression. Another thing to consider, your thyroid. Have it checked. If it's underactive that can cause you to be tired and feel depressed. Other symptoms, itchy and dry skin, puffiness under the eyes, wrist pain, weight gain. Try to get an appt. with your Dr. and explain your symptoms. A simple blood test can tell you if it's your thyroid. Good Luck.

Here, try this quiz:
http://depression.about.com/cs/diagnosis/a/wakefield.htm

There is another quiz on www.depression.com

Answer 3

It sounds to me as if you haven't fully recovered from your bout of bronchitis - it can take a month to clear. Have you had your iron level checked, because that might contribute to your lack of energy. I also found myself in a similar situation and the doctor found that my white cell count was low.

Take care.

Answer 4

gosh, sounds very rough and it sounds like you might be a bit depressed too.
you need somekind of help working on coping skills and maybe you could try eating well, some st.john's wort maybe for starters. SOMEHOW make some time for yourself to do something you enjoy. sorry i don't have a better answer.