I feel like my brain is melting and I have no energy. Please give me tips for restoring energy, besides sleep, exercise, and water. (I’m 40 if that helps) 🙏

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Eugenie · Answer

CBD herbal tea: My mom is older than you but she always have struggle to stay asleep, she is very healthy, no alchool, no caffeine, no sugar, and she exercise everyday.

But she still struggle, this herbal tea (CBD) was quite effective, it also depends which one you take but i recommend, i tried once it does makes you feel relax and sleepy :)

Joy Fowlkes · Answer

Gut Check / SIBO: Okay, so I definitely had SIBO for two years without knowing. I thought the world being on fire was just making me depressed, and My blood panels, vitamin ratios, hormones, and antidepressants were all at peak normal. After seeing my gastroenterologist and doing a breath test… I found out my body wasn’t processing sulphur. I swear a version of me would not have bought into the gut-brain connection… but a month after an RX regimen— I was no longer napping regularly… I woke up without needing to depend on caffeine. This is hyper specific, but I guess I am mentioning as it is increasingly common for folks that experiment with GLP-1s. SIBO is just one of many gut disorders that result in exhaustion.

Lexie · Answer

Ask your doctor for a full blood panel: I just finally did this and found out I'm very low on iron stores which can cause all kinds of different symptoms. You have to ask specifically to get the FULL blood panel.

I have friends who do this every year just to check in and I'm definitely going to start doing the same.

Rebecca · Answer

The talk: Find a doctor, preferably female, who specializes in menopause & perimenopause, which can start 10 years earlier. Might not be it, but worth checking.

Dylan · Answer

Bovine Iron+: 23 x more iron than beef liver

Dylan · Answer

Going potato mode: Did you know that humans share about 50% of our DNA with potatoes because we use the same basic genes for cellular function? This is what Reddit told me, anyway, which is obviously the most reliable source of scientific knowledge.

With this in mind, I highly recommend transforming yourself into a human potato by getting into the comfiest clothes possible, surrounding yourself with pillows and blankets, and merging your body with your couch.

Allow any freeloaders (pets, kids, etc) to nuzzle in your nooks. Put on your favourite comfort movie/show/podcast or read a cosy book.

And remember: rest is not earned, rest is not "laziness", rest is a basic need and simple pleasure.

Liz S C · Answer

Creatine: I am a skeptical supplement user, but creatine has been heavily studied. It was recommended to me both by my OB/GYN and a personal trainer and I’ve become an evangelical about it. I swear it has helped my energy and brain activity.

Studies are on the powders not capsules. Lots of people put in their coffee but I’m a coffee purist so I just take it with a shot of water in the morning.

Maribeth · Answer

A solo trip, no social media allowed: Doesn’t have to be far, doesn’t have to be long, but it has to be alone.

Spend some time with the sounds of the natural world and remember what your inner voice feels like when it stops running circles for other people.

Dropping the weight of other people’s opinions, reactions, questions, choices will give you a much needed break.

Ideally, you have a swim, bath, or shower before you reenter the world and interact with people again.

Mo · Answer

get your vitamins checked: My doctor checked my vitamin levels after I complained of lack of energy and it turns out I am low on like everything. In particular B12 and D which both impact energy. Also consider checking your hormones

Maryn · Answer

Remove as much as you can from your plate: I got burnt out last year and it was very humbling how little I had the capacity for. I had to quit multiple things and do much less in my free time. I had to set a lot of boundaries at work and minimize my load where I could. But it was necessary and ultimately helped me get closer to feeling like myself again. Solidarity!

(Random photo of flowers because I don't know what else to put here:)

Mary · Answer

AM & PM Routine: I can’t recommend this morning and evening routine enough! I noticed an improvement in my energy and immune system after a month or so of starting this.