I can't deal with not getting enough sleep?

[BlondieGirl_]

So my doctor thinks I'm low in iron / B12 or something and I think it must be true because I'm always tired and always feel drained.

When I don't get enough sleep, say maybe 7 hours or under, I get really, really, really grumpy /angry and really really really upset and emotional. I'll also feel sick, dizzy, get a headache all day, my cognitive function is impaired, I just can't do anything I feel dead and I get upset/ panic/ get anxiety when I don't get enough sleep/ or are tired.

Recently I got about 5 hours sleep one night and 1-2 hours sleep the next and now I feel absolutely horrendous.

Can anyone else relate / know why this happens?

[Wonderer89]

I get an iron injection every week and a B12 every two months, and I don't sleep much at all (insomnia) so the injections really do help.
However, you should be able to get all of the nutrition you need from food. If your eating enough iron rich food but not absorbing it there may be a reason that needs to be investigated

[BlondieGirl_]

Yeah a family member of mine gets that done also. I also have experience with insomnia I had it for 3 years and I still aren't alright with not sleeping. And yeah I eat 3 meals a day, have meat with my dinner every day, exercise enough, sleep enough and I still feel like this.

[Wonderer89]

Has your doctor run a blood panel to see your levels? Or does he suspect they may be low because you're tired?

[FashionQueen86]

Have you looked into energy vitamins? I know one time I was really drowsy for a few days, slept through the whole day. So, I bought some dry dates, chomped on that for awhile and my energy levels were back to normal.

[BlondieGirl_]

I have tried everything up to iron supplements, I have a high metabolism so most medication doesn't work on me

[FashionQueen86]

What about a sleep doctor, or whatever you call them? Also, are you filling in too much responsibilities or work in your daily schedule? Maybe have to try to take it easy for a few days and see if that makes a change.

[BlondieGirl_]

I had insomnia for 3 years and do not have it anymore. I am certain that the issue is genetic / requires proper treatment x