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Do any of you feel tired ALL the time? (leminal.space)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I feel perpetually sleepy.

I have a hard time napping during the day- scratch that I can't nap during the day. My anxiety makes it impossible. However the second I crack open a book I feel like I'm going to pass out. It's very strange.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Speaking from only my own last issues that were similar: I had a massive vitamin D deficiency. Was tired but had issues sleeping. Became depressed etc. Finally had blood work done/doc visit when I started having suicidal thoughts.

OP, just schedule a doc visit tomorrow morning, plz.

[+] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I'd still recommend getting a blood test. I live in the United States's Pacific Northwest and I have to take 10k IUs every day to hit low normal in the winter. Don't do that on your own without testing, it's a huge dose. I just seem to absorb it poorly.

In case you also live in a similar area, I also use a sunrise lamp and a SAD light all fall and winter long and it makes a huge difference in my energy levels and overall motivation.

[–] Coreidan 3 points 10 months ago

5000 ius is a lot. You shouldn’t be taking that much unless it’s doctors orders.

[–] kromem 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

You could be taking too much. ~2,000 is a safer "just take it" dose

Another thing is your iron levels. A lot of people are chronically low in iron, especially pre-Menopausal women.