Run down & exhaustion; experiences?
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Relaxing holidays help.
Can you talk to a partner or friend about the issues?
I find breathing exercises useful.
Fill your lungs slowly, inhaling through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 3, exhale fully through pursed lips for minimum 4 seconds. Repeat as often as needed.
Often stress/anxiety leads to shallow breathing, especially not exhaling fully.
Can you talk to a partner or friend about the issues?
I find breathing exercises useful.
Fill your lungs slowly, inhaling through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 3, exhale fully through pursed lips for minimum 4 seconds. Repeat as often as needed.
Often stress/anxiety leads to shallow breathing, especially not exhaling fully.
There could be any number of causes and it would be irresponsible to tell you anything other than to go to see your GP. It could be simply that you are tired or it could be that these are manifestations of something that needs seeing to. So, with respect and sympathy, don't simply get this diagnosed on a car forum
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At least learn from my error. Being the typical PH demographic, and only being prepared to visit my GP if at death's door, I suffered similar symptoms to yours for several years from my mid-forties onwards and ignored them, putting it down to advancing years, rather than anything malign. I don't wish to alarm you but it now transpires that I have a problem with my adrenal gland that has been causing all kinds of weird symptoms including tiredness and aches but also irregular heart activity. If you snore, as I do, it could also be that you suffer from sleep apnoea and that you are not getting enough quality sleep. Or it could be something else altogether. Or nothing to worry about and time will cure it.
TLDR - don't assume anything and at least talk to your doctor.
.At least learn from my error. Being the typical PH demographic, and only being prepared to visit my GP if at death's door, I suffered similar symptoms to yours for several years from my mid-forties onwards and ignored them, putting it down to advancing years, rather than anything malign. I don't wish to alarm you but it now transpires that I have a problem with my adrenal gland that has been causing all kinds of weird symptoms including tiredness and aches but also irregular heart activity. If you snore, as I do, it could also be that you suffer from sleep apnoea and that you are not getting enough quality sleep. Or it could be something else altogether. Or nothing to worry about and time will cure it.
TLDR - don't assume anything and at least talk to your doctor.
Definitely worth a trip to the GP. Some blood tests to check hormones and vitamin levels (B12 / Iron deficiency can cause fatigue), low Testosterone etc.
Next lifestyle factors. How much do you drink, how much sleep do you get, is your diet ok?
By your description I am guessing you are a paramedic or similar? Long hours, very stressful, sure you have seen some horrendous things. This could be burnout, depression, PTSD type symptoms, again your GP should be able to help. I would expect the NHS also will offer an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) and you can usually get access to counselors through them.
You have got a nice break down, take it easy. Plenty of rest.
Next lifestyle factors. How much do you drink, how much sleep do you get, is your diet ok?
By your description I am guessing you are a paramedic or similar? Long hours, very stressful, sure you have seen some horrendous things. This could be burnout, depression, PTSD type symptoms, again your GP should be able to help. I would expect the NHS also will offer an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) and you can usually get access to counselors through them.
You have got a nice break down, take it easy. Plenty of rest.
Definitely sounds like you need to talk to someone. You have had to deal with some bad s
t recently and no doubt have had to deal with similar stuff for many years.
There is no shame in admitting that all the horrible stuff is affecting you. Finding some to talk to about it can really help. Speak to your GP, look for an EAP and speak to them.
It could be something physical and maybe all what I said is wrong. Either way your GP is the start point
t recently and no doubt have had to deal with similar stuff for many years.There is no shame in admitting that all the horrible stuff is affecting you. Finding some to talk to about it can really help. Speak to your GP, look for an EAP and speak to them.
It could be something physical and maybe all what I said is wrong. Either way your GP is the start point
anonymous said:
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If you need anything drop me a message on here.
I’m in pretty much the same boat and have been for a while now.
I think a lot of it is working shifts. I work a 5 shift pattern of 12 days/nights alternating. Have done for 14 years now and hate it. I only get around 4 hrs sleep after a night shift.
I have become disillusioned with my job which is stressful enough,I moved in with my partner and her 3 kids when I was used to living by myself, the house itself I’m in the middle of renovating, I had a big off in portimao on my bike last year and still haven’t finished repairing it,my mate races his bike in a national championship and I sometimes help him which is really stressful.
My motivation is at zero,my weight has shot up,my diet is ste,my partner is on medication for anxiety so that’s always on my mind. I have started to try and exercise in the last couple of weeks and have enjoyed it but having the push to do it is the hardest thing.
I’d love to get another job on days but the shift premium makes an ok paid job into a well paid job which with the house etc I need.
Anyway sorry to ramble but I have sympathy with the op.
I think a lot of it is working shifts. I work a 5 shift pattern of 12 days/nights alternating. Have done for 14 years now and hate it. I only get around 4 hrs sleep after a night shift.
I have become disillusioned with my job which is stressful enough,I moved in with my partner and her 3 kids when I was used to living by myself, the house itself I’m in the middle of renovating, I had a big off in portimao on my bike last year and still haven’t finished repairing it,my mate races his bike in a national championship and I sometimes help him which is really stressful.
My motivation is at zero,my weight has shot up,my diet is s
te,my partner is on medication for anxiety so that’s always on my mind. I have started to try and exercise in the last couple of weeks and have enjoyed it but having the push to do it is the hardest thing.I’d love to get another job on days but the shift premium makes an ok paid job into a well paid job which with the house etc I need.
Anyway sorry to ramble but I have sympathy with the op.
psi310398 said:
There could be any number of causes and it would be irresponsible to tell you anything other than to go to see your GP. It could be simply that you are tired or it could be that these are manifestations of something that needs seeing to. So, with respect and sympathy, don't simply get this diagnosed on a car forum.
At least learn from my error. Being the typical PH demographic, and only being prepared to visit my GP if at death's door, I suffered similar symptoms to yours for several years from my mid-forties onwards and ignored them, putting it down to advancing years, rather than anything malign. I don't wish to alarm you but it now transpires that I have a problem with my adrenal gland that has been causing all kinds of weird symptoms including tiredness and aches but also irregular heart activity. If you snore, as I do, it could also be that you suffer from sleep apnoea and that you are not getting enough quality sleep. Or it could be something else altogether. Or nothing to worry about and time will cure it.
TLDR - don't assume anything and at least talk to your doctor.
This entirely . Im 51 and was feeling like that for a long time. I thought the same about visiting the g.p. and thought it would pass. I ended up being forced to go see the Doc by my other half and as it transpired after tests i have an underactive Thyroid. I' now on Thyroxin 1 tablet a day ..Albeit for life , but they have worked a treat and now back to normal. with an added bonus i now get free prescriptions. .At least learn from my error. Being the typical PH demographic, and only being prepared to visit my GP if at death's door, I suffered similar symptoms to yours for several years from my mid-forties onwards and ignored them, putting it down to advancing years, rather than anything malign. I don't wish to alarm you but it now transpires that I have a problem with my adrenal gland that has been causing all kinds of weird symptoms including tiredness and aches but also irregular heart activity. If you snore, as I do, it could also be that you suffer from sleep apnoea and that you are not getting enough quality sleep. Or it could be something else altogether. Or nothing to worry about and time will cure it.
TLDR - don't assume anything and at least talk to your doctor.
Do yourself a big favour and make an appointment. better to be safe.
anonymous said:
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I think you will find that you have been in flight/fight/fright mode for some time and now your AL is arriving you have given up the ghost. This happens to me every Christmas when I hang up the boots for at least 2 weeks. Lo and behold I get ill and exhausted because my body/mind knows I can. Best of luck. I bet you'll be fine after some R&R and 'me time'.
You may find occupational health helpful. Talking to someone you trust in the job will help too. Just talking to someone who can listen without needing to give answers or solutions can help also.
Try and keep a healthy diet and exercise despite your recent experience. You’ll get through it and I know in a macho world it can be hard to open up about feelings-but you’re brave enough to do it here.
Try and keep a healthy diet and exercise despite your recent experience. You’ll get through it and I know in a macho world it can be hard to open up about feelings-but you’re brave enough to do it here.
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