[Elana05]

I've been so tired lately. My sleep seems to have been ok for the last 2 weeks. 7 hours a night or so. Can't argue with that. But I still have these dark circles under my eyes and feel exhausted during the day. I'm thinking maybe I need to go back to taking a one-a-day vitamin. Has anyone else found this to have helped them? I hear the b vitamins and certain minerals really aid in sleep.

Last night I only got 4 hours, though. Some guys across the street decided to start yelling endless profanities at each other at 3am and then broke out into a fight. I laid there wondering when I should call the cops. Found the whole thing triggering. I hate that kind of anger/violence -- had it at home as a kid on occasion, so no way I could go back to sleep.
They all finally got quiet at 4am. Got up, made tea and decided to study. Maybe sleep is overated.

[Gojamadar]

Originally Posted by Elana05

I've been so tired lately. My sleep seems to have been ok for the last 2 weeks. 7 hours a night or so. Can't argue with that. But I still have these dark circles under my eyes and feel exhausted during the day. I'm thinking maybe I need to go back to taking a one-a-day vitamin. Has anyone else found this to have helped them? I hear the b vitamins and certain minerals really aid in sleep.

Last night I only got 4 hours, though. Some guys across the street decided to start yelling endless profanities at each other at 3am and then broke out into a fight. I laid there wondering when I should call the cops. Found the whole thing triggering. I hate that kind of anger/violence -- had it at home as a kid on occasion, so no way I could go back to sleep.
They all finally got quiet at 4am. Got up, made tea and decided to study. Maybe sleep is overated.

Hi,
Boredom is the most tiresome thing out! Perhaps you're studying too much? Mental exhaustion is worse than physical work. Studying a subject that bores you is the worst thing you could do. I once tried computer programming but it put me to sleep after 2 minutes, every time I tried it!

[Perna]

I'd try the vitamin, see if that helps or see your doctor for a blood test, see if there's anything physically causing your tiredness.

[Elana05]

Hey Perna,

I just love your quotes. That one is great too.

Went to the doc back in Spring, had some tests like ChronicFatigueSynrome but nothing stood out. Actually just went back again today... I was convinced it was anemia, since it either felt like that or mono. Seems to be neither... but another blood test anyway. Then she gave me a list of psychologists - so now we're back to the "mental" part. Ok - I'm fine with that. If its all in my head then at least I know what it is. I'm just confused because the listlessness doesn't always coincide with the depression. Sometimes I feel emotionally fine, but still can't seem to climb stairs without needing to stop mid-way. Ah well.
I know modern medicine has it limitations. I might just have to accept that I feel mad tired sometimes.
Thanks for your concern.