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Title: Tired :(
Post by: Rabbit on August 18, 2011, 06:36:41 AM
Post by: Rabbit on August 18, 2011, 06:36:41 AM
I'm curious if anyone else had energy issues early in transition. Maybe a combination of stress and hormones? But something is really sapping away my strength and energy (so I am taking more naps, or just being super sleepy in classes).
The first month made me EXTREMELY tired, and I pretty much slept most the time... but now I'm about 5 months in and I would think the body would be used to things.
Or maybe it isn't the transition at all? Anyone else running into these things?
The first month made me EXTREMELY tired, and I pretty much slept most the time... but now I'm about 5 months in and I would think the body would be used to things.
Or maybe it isn't the transition at all? Anyone else running into these things?
Title: Re: Tired :(
Post by: JennX on August 18, 2011, 07:17:11 AM
Post by: JennX on August 18, 2011, 07:17:11 AM
Somewhat... your body is doing a lot stuff internally. Building, changing, etc. Have you had your B12 levels checked? A B12 supplement in the form of methylcobalamin may be helpful. I find that eating the right stuff (plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean protein) is the most effective at combating fatigue. Also getting plenty of sleep 7-8 hours per night also works wonders. I still get tired much faster now than pre-HRT, but diet, rest, and exercise are now much more important to me.
Title: Re: Tired :(
Post by: Ann Onymous on August 18, 2011, 09:24:59 AM
Post by: Ann Onymous on August 18, 2011, 09:24:59 AM
I don't remember having had any issues, but I was also running and gunning at the time between the balancing of work, school and not long afterwards, the partner and child. Being as active as I was, I never had TIME to be tired...
I know that NOW, *MANY* years later, I seem to be more tired as my metabolism has slowed down...but it is also not unexpected to feel different in one's 40's than when I was early 20's...
I know that NOW, *MANY* years later, I seem to be more tired as my metabolism has slowed down...but it is also not unexpected to feel different in one's 40's than when I was early 20's...