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Has anyone any tips on how to combat tiredness not including sleep!

I've no idea - but I'm in the same boat. Trying to find a herbal remedy.... Natalie

I find the following works;, Caffeine, nicotine, chocolate not necessarily in that order and in whatever quantities you see fit! Failing that Red Bull and pro plus! Caffeine, choc and pro plus saw me through my dissertation when all else failed. Good luck!

Be careful with the herbal remedies!!!!! I would recommend a combination of good diet (loads of fruit and veg, pulses, grains etc) plus more exercise. It always seems a bit much to get out and do some exercise when tired but I always find I feel much better afterwards - and usually more awake too. Angela

Gurana is natural AND you can now get it in chocolate bars

No idea, but I'm keeping a keen watch on this thread to see if anyone comes up with some good tips!

ummmm...Gurana!

You can also get it in tablet form : )

doesn't one of the new boost bars have gurana in it? What is it supposed to do - give you an artificle buzz?

hi Fiona if i need a bit of a boost try glucose Dextrose powder it works miracles with me just one spoonful in a glass of water and it gives you a good lift .it only costs a pound a box from savers or boots but i swear by it .

I will follow this thread with great interest, I would like to find what helps also....

Are we talking about tiredness at the end of the day or tiredness all the time? Viv.

Fiona if it is really bad you should see a doctor and not try to treat yourself. If it is just that you feel lethargic and the weather, if it is gloomy etc makes it worse it could be mild depression, again your doctor would help you. As someone else said, a good healthy diet and plenty of exercise should help. Chocolate and caffeine and sugary things only give an instant boost, make you feel great fro half an hour then much worse afterwards. ann Glos

fiona, is the clue in your thread on rain. You say you have a 7 month old son - enough to make anyone tired. But it could still be mild post natal depression. Ann glos

Fiona, Have you had a blood test recently? You might be anaemic. Janice

Hi and Thanks to everyone who replied.i will take your replys on board and yes,a couple of people hit the nail on the head,i dont get much sleep at night because my son is up twice or three times a night,he is teething!

Hi Fiona, Just arrived home from visiting Doctor to get results of blood tests I had taken last week regarding this dreadful weariness that I have been feeling all the time. I had a very bad virus in February and he says it has left me with Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome. It will take quite a while to get out of my system. I am going to The Health Stores tomorrow and getting something herbal as I want to be fit and ready for my holiday in 4 weeks time. Maybe you should go and have blood tests taken.

fiona, have a blood test! i had one done last november i to was tired i put it down to doing two part time jobs,one day coming home from my morning job i had the shakes terrible,went to the doctor,he sent me for a blood test,it came back few days later,doctor phoned me and said i had an over active thyroid,i've been having traetment ever since,blood tests every month,not to bad now. chris.

Under active thyroid makes you feel tired, sleepy and gives you coarse hair and dry thickend skin. You feel the cold more and don't lose any weight even though you eat less whereas an over active thyroid makes your metabalism increase, you don't feel the cold so much, eat more and lose weight and have increased heart rate and sleep less. Viv.

I know all the symptoms of an under-active thyroid. I spent six weeks in St. Bartholomews Hospital in London and they discharged me saying "it's not your thyroid". Another few years later and a few kilos heavier, and visited many doctors, a doctor in Hilversum said to me "I think it's your thyroid gland". I used to fall asleep as soon as I got in the car, I had a puffy face, dry skin and hair, lethargic. In the middle of summer I was wearing a thick winter coat! Yes, always cold. Anyway I soon had treatment and am ok. I had to sit before a whole room of doctors whilst having treatment to show my dry skin etc. I'm glad I was able to do this so that in future doctors could recognise the symptoms.