Run down, sleepy, etc - How can I combat this?
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As the title says - My OH and I seem to be perpetually tired and worn out. It's mostly because once we've been to work, dealt with our little girl, done all the washing, cleaning, etc in the evening, we get little time to relax and sleep - our little girl getting up at early never helps.
It's an unending cycle - sometimes it's ok and we get some rest, but we end up feeling tired, flat, lethargic and pretty crap.
We can't be the only people suffering from this, so how can we combat this - Natural remedies, excercise (not that we have time for that either), etc?
It's an unending cycle - sometimes it's ok and we get some rest, but we end up feeling tired, flat, lethargic and pretty crap.
We can't be the only people suffering from this, so how can we combat this - Natural remedies, excercise (not that we have time for that either), etc?
We have a three year old. I know exactly how the OP feels, especially in the first 18 months, before she slept through properly. She also wakes earlier at the weekend than during the week. Grrr!!! I love her to pieces though, lol.
I find being fit helps to give you more stamina, but to be honest I don't think the knackered feeling goes until the little b
ds leave home...
I find being fit helps to give you more stamina, but to be honest I don't think the knackered feeling goes until the little b
ds leave home...My daughter almost always sleeps through the night (has done since she was 7-8 months and she's now 1 (yesterday as it happens 
)) but once you start doing all the tasks that need doing that you didn't have time to do in the day, suddenly it's late.
We knew having a baby would be tiring, but feeling tired all the time sucks...
)) but once you start doing all the tasks that need doing that you didn't have time to do in the day, suddenly it's late.We knew having a baby would be tiring, but feeling tired all the time sucks...
james_tigerwoods said:
As the title says - My OH and I seem to be perpetually tired and worn out. It's mostly because once we've been to work, dealt with our little girl, done all the washing, cleaning, etc in the evening, we get little time to relax and sleep - our little girl getting up at early never helps.
It's an unending cycle - sometimes it's ok and we get some rest, but we end up feeling tired, flat, lethargic and pretty crap.
We can't be the only people suffering from this, so how can we combat this - Natural remedies, excercise (not that we have time for that either), etc?
Wait until you have two... its worse *yawn*. Please PM me the solution if you find it as me and Mrs Maul are permanently zombified these days... It's an unending cycle - sometimes it's ok and we get some rest, but we end up feeling tired, flat, lethargic and pretty crap.
We can't be the only people suffering from this, so how can we combat this - Natural remedies, excercise (not that we have time for that either), etc?
G'kar said:
sleep envy said:
cutting down on booze and caffeine
James, sounds serious. Stop wasting time on here and call an ambiwlans.
The booze has been mostly cut out (after the infamous "JTW was an arse" night out) and I drink a goodly amount of tea (possibly too much) but not to excess. I think.....
My diet could be better I suppose, but I don't eat junk - As for excercise, currently, I do none...
And I don't smoke (although of late I have been tempted to start - Don't ask)
Edited by james_tigerwoods on Wednesday 11th March 11:55
A small but intense amount of exercise in the evening. Will improve the quality of your sleep.
Diet also plays a part.
If you can't sleep much, how you sleep is really, really important. I survive on about 4-5 hours sleep a night: but I'm out like a light and sleep beautifully, so am fine with that.
Notable change happens when I drink during the week - feel knackered, and no amount of gym can change that.
Failing these, I'd try cocaine. That'll perk you up - may not be too much fun for anyone around you, of course. Just ask G'kar.
Diet also plays a part.
If you can't sleep much, how you sleep is really, really important. I survive on about 4-5 hours sleep a night: but I'm out like a light and sleep beautifully, so am fine with that.
Notable change happens when I drink during the week - feel knackered, and no amount of gym can change that.
Failing these, I'd try cocaine. That'll perk you up - may not be too much fun for anyone around you, of course. Just ask G'kar.
I have three kids under six, so know a little about this subject....
We try to make sure all kids are in bed by 7:30. That helps as it gives you more of an evening.
The basic problem for the OP is a lack of personal time when you aren't either working or on family duty. Both you and your wife need about three hours a week on your own, either together or apart.
A round of golf afternoon at the football, evening in the pub or with friends, shopping trip etc etc - anything where you are sole dictator of what you do.
I personally find five to six hours sleep adequate, provided I get one lie in a week (8:30 or 9). I try to stay fit, and we try to give each other some down time.
Why do so many chores? Seriously, the only way I get enough sleep and a bit of "me time" is to have
a) lowered my expectations as to how clean, tidy and organised my home is,
b) made sure I've prioritised the essential chores (like paying bills on time, and making sure the LO has regular home cooked meals, a set bedtime etc)
c) made life easier where I can (e.g. wearing non-iron clothes, removing carpets/rugs, cooking in bulk and freezing) and
d) putting money aside to hire a cleaner for 2 hours a week and very occasionally getting some ironing done.
a) lowered my expectations as to how clean, tidy and organised my home is,
b) made sure I've prioritised the essential chores (like paying bills on time, and making sure the LO has regular home cooked meals, a set bedtime etc)
c) made life easier where I can (e.g. wearing non-iron clothes, removing carpets/rugs, cooking in bulk and freezing) and
d) putting money aside to hire a cleaner for 2 hours a week and very occasionally getting some ironing done.
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