How do I get any energy for my daily life?!


Question: I am a SAHM of 3 kids (7, 3, and 10 months). I am on 40mg Celexa and 1 mg Klonopin a day for anxiety. Its ok but I think the klonopin makes me lazy and sleepy but its better than being panicky all the time. I have so much I want to do, I have exercise plans of pilates and yoga and run/walking but don't do any of it. The only thing that gets me up or out with the kids is that its for the kids, you know? There are serious worries in my heart like my dear father's health, and my brother committed suicide a few months ago. My husband cooks for us but I can barely manage to get the dishes done or necessary cleaning. I feel sad sometimes but mostly I just feel so HEAVY. I lay on our futon and play with and read to the kids and we snuggle so they are ok but I don't feel the energy to do much more than that. I believe I have ADHD and was not diagnosed as a child because I was "gifted" and my Dr now does not believe I have it. I have a mess everywhere, can never find anything...not new. Help


Answers: I am a SAHM of 3 kids (7, 3, and 10 months). I am on 40mg Celexa and 1 mg Klonopin a day for anxiety. Its ok but I think the klonopin makes me lazy and sleepy but its better than being panicky all the time. I have so much I want to do, I have exercise plans of pilates and yoga and run/walking but don't do any of it. The only thing that gets me up or out with the kids is that its for the kids, you know? There are serious worries in my heart like my dear father's health, and my brother committed suicide a few months ago. My husband cooks for us but I can barely manage to get the dishes done or necessary cleaning. I feel sad sometimes but mostly I just feel so HEAVY. I lay on our futon and play with and read to the kids and we snuggle so they are ok but I don't feel the energy to do much more than that. I believe I have ADHD and was not diagnosed as a child because I was "gifted" and my Dr now does not believe I have it. I have a mess everywhere, can never find anything...not new. Help

LOLOLOL take lots of meth and leave ur kids out on a leash and run away! nooooooooooo jk i agree with everyone above me..... get yo lazy *** off the futon and run

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Those drugs do zap your energy-- it's one of their main side effects. Be sure you get enough protein every day with each meal, avoid sugars and processed foods, replace white flours with whole grains. And possibly get checked for anemia or low thyroid.
Try some of the suggestions found in The Mood Cure.
http://www.moodcure.com/

Hm. That's an interesting question. I don't know anything about the medications that you are taking, but I think that general things should work.

First off, I know exercise is pain in the you know what when you are tired. The first week or so sucks. However, I would encourage you to get started and push through it. Once you get into a rhythm of exercise, it will be energizing to you. Maybe your husband can help you with that? It sounds like you really like to spend time with your kids, so maybe run around or play sports with them?

Also, sleep is obviously key. Our bodies are things of habit, and they like it when we go to bed and wake up at around the same time. Also, try to sleep in 90 minute intervals, because that's how long the average REM cycle lasts. Ex: 6 hours, 7.5 hours, 9 hours, etc.

Try and avoid energy drinks, because those always have a "crash." Get energy from natural carbs, like whole wheat bread, cereals, and fruits. Stay away from processed sugars and bleached grains.

One last trick that is really effective and underestimated is drinking water. Try and drink 8 glasses with 8 oz of water and 4 oz of ice in them a day. The cold water will force your body to heat it up, burning calories and speeding up your metabolism a bit.

I hope this helps you. These little tricks have worked for me. =)

Nathan

you need to hire a nanny part-time so you can live a healthy normal life. you are overwhelmed by the children and the responsibility (completely understandable!). the drugs may be making you worse. antidepressants and anxiety medications have tons of side effects.

i was also gifted as a child and my add was never noticed and i did not get diagnosed until i was an adult. there is a book called "driven to distraction" and at the end, there is a 100 question test you can take that will help you determine whether or not you have add. take the test. then you'll get an idea of whether or not you have it before you see a psychologist. (sidenote: i saw 3 psychiatrists who missed the diagnosis. 3!!! see a psychologist. psychiatrists aren't even supposed to be diagnosing it, i later found out.)

bottom line: you need to put more focus on yourself and your own needs. if you can't afford a nanny, then have your husband watch the kids at night and you go out for a bit. doesn't matter what you do, just relax and get away for a couple hours.

Protein will help you get the most energy out of your food for the longest period of time and most people don't intake enough protein (25g), fiber or Vit D.
1.) You could try a Whey protein added to milk or a Zone bar (Sam's sell them) for a pick me up.
2.) If you feel this lack of energy mostly from Oct-May then you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and a light box would HELP but talk to your doctor.
3.) Find out if you have low hemoglobin (normal 12-14) if so then take extra Iron with Folic Acid but do NOT take Calcuim at the same time because it binds to the Iron and you poop it out with OUT using it.
4.) Stop with the I am going to do a million things and do ZERO. Start slow.
MAKE A LIST of the things you want to get done in a day.... maybe 3 things. If you can't get this done then make it ONE thing and DO it. Once you can do this, work your way up. If you want to exercise then get a buddy and walk around the block. The buddy will keep you honest so you do it and walking around the block is SIMPLE, not like signing up for a class, getting a yoga mat, driving to class...etc.
OR you could do something like pick up each of your kids 3 times a piece. If you do this twice you have done 3 reps of weights and your kids LOVE it. (mine do)

Good Luck.

dont take any thing just have one apple aday keep everythings away and dont make sex for 4 weeks after ask such a question.take care .





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