tiredness

[carliex]

im only 22, i have a 2year old, im not workin at the moment (so hard to find a job) i live on my own, we get get up around 8 have breakfast, either play at home or go jungle gym or swimming, she goes to bed at 7. Iv made sure im gettin exactly 8 hours a night so why am i tired all time? That bad i could fall asleep standin up! Last 2 weeks my motivation has gone if i could id just sleep all day that would be a perfect day for me!

[ummmm]

Are you stressed?

Stress can make you tired...very very tired.

[rowanwitch]

A little depressed ? sounds like you need some 'you' time and a hug or two.... you are doing a good job (remember good enough is good enough) but are running out of' coping' is there anyone who can look after your little one for a few hours now and then so you can have some space for yourself...you might catch up on your sleep but I suspect a wander round the shops and a little bit of shopping even if its just a new mascara and a t shirt from primark would make you feel a bit better.

[redcrx]

maybe you need more than 8 hours sleep a night?

[carliex]

yea maybe a little stress and down about tryin to find work, goin a bit crazy not workin. Her dad has her on a sat night i usually use this time to catch up with my best friend and get some cleanin done, the wierd thing is i weigh 7 stone always have for years even before have baby, but last week i can not stop eatin i had tea last night then a pizza at 9 and 2 bags or crisp! Its impossible for me to be pregnant before anyone asks lol

[anneasquith]

i know you said you live alone with your wee one. do you have any family friends who you see on a regular basis. ? who may be able to give you some " me time " would not do any harm to discuss how you feel with gp .

[Bbbananas]

It is tiring being the single parent of a 2 year old - but this does sound a little excessive. Go to your GP for a blood test - you may be anaemic or something.

[hc4361]

Have something that you will particularly look forward to every evening at 8.30, that is just for you. A particular tv programme, a phone call to a friend, a bath, whatever you like.
Look forward to one hour a day that does not involve children, housework or anything else you just have to do.
If your daughter has a nap, take the opportunity to put your feet up or chill out on the internet. Don't fall asleep!
Watch your carbs. You need a certain amount every day, but don't fall in to the trap of gorging on them. It will make you very sleepy.
Get blood tests and check there is no amenia or other underlying problems.
Look after yourself,.

[welshlibranr]

Oh carliex, you shouldn't be that tired at your age, even with a little one to care for, maybe go see your GP, it could be that you're aneamic or even slightly depressed, whatever, see your GP and get checked out!...................hope you feel better soon!...

[hc4361]

Nonsense, it is perfectly natural for a mother of a two year to feel tired.
I'm sure you'll feel much better in a week or two. Pamper yourself.

[ummmm]

I agree with hc...it's very normal to be exhausted with a two year old. In an ideal world she wouldn't be a single parent.