How to stop feeling tired?

[artsy_dragon]

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I am a trainee nurse, I have a part time job and I do a lot of volunteering and Zoom classes to help

[zeitgeist057]

Hey, I'm a nursing student working full time and also volunteer work, so we have a lot in common! Here's some stuff I do, though I am still tired quite a bit so I don't know how well it works, lol. Use what works for you, and toss what doesn't, I guess?

I drew out my schedule and made sure I could find time for sleep. I blocked it off and try hard to at least lay down during those times if I'm not sleeping. I am an overnight worker (10p to 6am), so I have a sleep mask blindfold and I also take melatonin. It's a 12 mg chewable tablet but I never eat a whole one, just nibble a little piece of it so I'm getting more like 2 mg - 5 mg. It is really great for kickstarting my sleep off into dreamland.

I work out, trying for once a day. Either a hike, going to the gym, or rowing in the ocean. I am open to other workouts, those are just my most common. I took a class at the college that is "Life Fitness" and allows me use of the school gym and it's really inexpensive since I just paid for the class, $20, and use the gym for 4 months. Compared to the local gym charging $150/mo, it's amazing. Though the other gym has a hot tub and lots of other fun stuff, this is basic and I get my workout in.

I eat clean and drink lots of water, about 6 L/day. Lots of protein to support my muscle from workouts, and lots of fiber and raw foods like fruit and vegetable. Every week I cook up about 8 cups of black lentils and eat them through the week. I'm also barbecuing a big batch of chicken most weeks (about 5-8 lbs for the week). Where I volunteer there is an avocado tree they said I can have as many as I like so each week I pick 2-4 and they take about a week to ripen so I eat the ones from the week before while the new batch ripens.

I also use caffeine judiciously. I make sure that I don't drink caffeine every day, so that I don't get a tolerance to it. But I have a stock of sugar free energy drinks and on the days I really need a boost I have one. Usually for me that is the tail end of Sunday-Monday, since I go to work Sunday night at 9 pm, then when I get off work at 6 am, I have lab starting at 8 am to 12 pm, then class lecture from 1 pm to 5 pm. I would fall asleep in lecture (and have 😬) if I didn't do an energy drink during lab.

a favorite flavor <3

The other time I have an energy drink is during clinical days at hospital. I also drink this one during lunch. tbh, the 300 mg of caffeine in a Bang or Reign is a bit too much. I've been considering getting a carbonation machine to split a can into two doses but still have the second half be fizzy when I drink it days later. Not sure if I will invest in this idea or not?

Good luck to you! What specialty are you going to do in nursing?

[NathanDavis]

first, you could try to look at what is making you tired...

too much work? too much school? are you active and athletic? do you have a more sedentary life?

actually... is this physically tired only? are there emotional or mental elements as well?

[artsy_dragon]

I am a trainee nurse, I have a part time job and I do a lot of volunteering and Zoom classes to help

[NathanDavis]

sounds rough... I better leave it to the opinion of a few here, who are actually experienced and dedicated nurses as well, I am sure they might see this question soon (=

[artsy_dragon]

Thanks haha

[NathanDavis]

without knowing better though... maybe you could plan schedules, especially if your current schedules are a bit off

try to eat better, or more or less... at regular times

sleep more or less, at regular times as well, if this is possible

[artsy_dragon]

Thanks

[Rosexøxø]

• There are foods that help with alertness.
• Some teas help with the caffeine- having it early morning may help. Try to turn off electronics one hour before bed so you’re not staying up late or kept awake with the (I don't know which for sure) blue light or white light.
• Water helps.
• A quick walk (even if you don’t want it) helps
• A shower helps.

Definitely proper sleep patterns do help.

I forget which one it is, but a certain hour of sleep helps more than the cliched 8 hours. I think 8 hours always causes sluggishness (for me anyways).

I feel refreshed at times when I would get 6, 5, and one time: 4.

I can’t recommend one, but maybe you can try one of these. (When most convenient). I’d say maybe the 5 hour and 6 hour seems better for someone like you.

As much as you want sleep, entering the deep rem sleep will not help you remember what you’re learning in the classes.

It may, if anything, help you to struggle more just to retain.

Try out a game or something that stimulates you mentally- something that’s challenging, but fun.
Can be (sports) arcade or strategic.

Setting a time for that (and time limit) may heighten your senses or bring up your alertness, to help stay awake through the day.

Believe it or not, a healthy diet as well. If you can’t afford certain foods- please do get the proper vitamins.

If you lack in certain vitamins it’ll affect your mood and abilities; certainly the alertness factor.

Keeping that brain hydrated and fed, is what will result in your prime alertness. 👌

All the best sis

[Sparkie460]

Do you feel tired all the time or just after work

[artsy_dragon]

I am a trainee nurse, I have a part time job and I do a lot of volunteering and Zoom classes to help

[Sparkie460]

No wonder you're tired. You're on the go all the time.

[artsy_dragon]

I mean I guess I can give up some Zoom classes and cut back on my volunteering

[artsy_dragon]

Vut my apprenticeship doesn't pay well so I have to work at part time as I can not afford to live otherwise

[artsy_dragon]

But *

[Sparkie460]

You might want to check with your doctor. Have them do a blood test. You might be lacking a vitamin

[artsy_dragon]

Hmm maybe

[Sparkie460]

I guess you live by yourself?

[artsy_dragon]

No with my boyfriend. He works full time and we are still struggling

[Sparkie460]

I was low on b-12 and folic acid. My energy level picked up a little when I started taking them

[artsy_dragon]

Okay I will try thanks

[Sparkie460]

Are you in the us

[artsy_dragon]

No Europe

[Sparkie460]

I heard Europe is really expensive like the US.

I think you should slow down a little bit. You don't want to burn yourself out at such a young age. Check with your doctor before you take anything over the counter. See what your blood work reveals

[artsy_dragon]

We are in a cost of living crisis!

[Sparkie460]

I guess it's worse than the us

[Luckycharms12]

Vitamins good food work out

[Part2603]

You getting enough exercise?

[Summeroflove]

Caffeine