whats the best thing for tierdness?

Question

I have two able bodied kids and I am disabled. Its not too much hard work because my husband is at home helping me. But I do find I am going to bed at 8pm every night. Does anyone know any remedies for tierdness? Herbal & natural, preferably.

Sorry didn't mention my disability as its a very rare genetic medical condition called Achondroplasia. Basically "Dwarfism". My limbs are shorter than average & slightly bowed, I have curvature to the spin and there are many other reconisable diagnostic, charactoristics.

Answer 1

water and lots of it. Drink lots of water because water is the lubricant that keeps your body going. try it for just two days and see if you don't notice the difference.

Answer 2

Remember to take regular time out for yourself and grab 10 minute breaks throughout the day - its tempting to keep going til you drop.

You say your husband is a help, which is great, but don't be afraid to ask for help from family & friends and try to teach your kids to help each other and you. I'm sure they will be willing to help, they probably already admire you and will respect you even more if you can ask for help.

Try not to have a carbohydrate based lunch or too many refined sugars and caffeine, as these give you a temporary high, followed by an energy slump. Fresh fruit and veg can give you a natural, sustained energy level.

Fresh air is important and getting out for just 10 minutes can refresh you.

Burn some essential oils throughout the day, something like Peppermint or Rosemary oil (although don't use rosemary if anyone in the household has epilepsy).

Make sure you wind down properly at the end of the day - maybe learn to meditate. And best of all - good quality sleep.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Hi,

Because of your condition it probably means ur body is under a higher degree of stress, even if you don't notice it during the day. As someone else said, take a break during the day, eat a healthy diet with slow releasing sugars so that ur body is enegised. You could also try a Tonic supplement/drink that is sold in most pharamacys as these are good for energy boosts!

As a short term aid i would suggest caffine but it's addictive so perhaps not. Being a mum and looking after kids is tough work...so being tired is natural too. If this bout of tiredness is only a recent occurance perhaps talking to your doctor about it would help x

Answer 4

You haven't said what disability you have.I have rheumatoid arthritis,which is very tiring.I'm wondering whether you also have a tiring illness.If this is the case i would suggest time out for yourself before you go to bed.Take a relaxing bath or shower,get your partner or friend to give you a nice massage,play some relaxing music,and this will help you relax enough to sleep properly at night.Its the quality and not the quantity.
If you have a painful illness,it can be very frustrating to get to sleep.I have tried Calms which is a herbal remedy for help with sleep.I do understand you not wanting to take medication,but there are mild drugs that relax the body which may help,even for a short while.Good luck!

Answer 5

There's no shame in going to bed at 8pm every night if that is the only way you can cope with your lifestyle. I do exactly the same as it is the only way I can work part-time and bring up a two-and-a-half year old with my long-term illness. There is no magic cure for feeling tired, sleep will help in some cases but also being less stressed and taking a little time each day to relax and do something for yourself also helps.

It is fantastic you have the support of your husband, I cannot imagine surviving without mine!

I think there are natural supplements available but you are best to talk to your GP, pharmacist or visit the health food shop as sometimes even herbal and natural medication can have bad side effects.

The best way is to think of going to bed early as your way of surviving and not try to fight it - if your body is telling you it needs that much sleep then listen!

Take care :)

Answer 6

Hi, i don't know if this advice will help but lately i've been reading up on posture and what problems we me suffer from incorrect posture. Forgive me is i am wrong but you mentioned you are disabled therefore i assume you are in a wheelchair. It is quite common for wheelchair users to suffer from incorrect posture. This can upset our diaphram, ligaments, muscles and spinal cord which protects our nerves. It could be that if incorrect posture is to blame that you may not be breathing as well as you should, a possibility that could be making you feel tired as you wouldn't be feeding yourself with oxygen. If you feel this might be the case reading up on such treatments might be a good idea. Hope you feel better soon x

Answer 7

Either waking up later or taking a nap in the early afternoon are two things which would help. Also avoid chocolate early in the evening, my mum falls asleep around 5 mins after eating a bar of chocolate.

Answer 8

A balanced diet, much better than supplements, cat nap when you can and start going to bed 10 mins later each night until you reach a time you are happy with.

Answer 9

Try to have half an hour in the afternoon,about 3.30pm,but don't sleep for longer. I find these 'power naps' work for me otherwise I'm dead on my feet by 9pm.And as someone else said,have your thyroid checked. Also eat as healty a diet you can.

Answer 10

My OH finds that iron tablets have a quick and notable effect. Probably no harm in trying!