feeling older than my time

mollybird

girlies, i'm a 30 year old, with no kids and it seems some of my friends who have kids have twice as much energy as i have. i'm doing my final year in college and working part time. nothing out of the ordinary. how do they do it?? is it that i'm happy with where i am in my life that i don't have the energy to go out anymore or am i just plain unfit?

anyone else feel a bit like this ??

Giselle

mollybird wrote: »

girlies, i'm a 30 year old, with no kids and it seems some of my friends who have kids have twice as much energy as i have. i'm doing my final year in college and working part time. nothing out of the ordinary. how do they do it?? is it that i'm happy with where i am in my life that i don't have the energy to go out anymore or am i just plain unfit?

anyone else feel a bit like this ??

I usually have more energy when I'm feeling happy.

You've a pretty full schedule so maybe its a question of being unfit. If your job is as sedentary as studying is you might need to up your physical activity.

Its a good antidote to the more cerebral stuff for relaxation too.

If your not getting exercise, that is a good reason to feel physically tired.
I would get your bloods checked out if I were you. I had unexplained tiredness last year. First time the doc checked the normal things. And when they were fine he checked my Calcium. He also tested me to see if I was celiac.

I'm turning 21 again (+9) this year . I am starting to feel apprehensive about the idea of feeling physically less energetic.
I wonder what other peoples experiences are?

pikachucheeks

mollybird wrote: »

i'm doing my final year in college and working part time. nothing out of the ordinary.

Firstly, I'll say that going to college is possibly a reason why you don't feel you have much energy.
It's not easy, studying all the time, doing assignments and preparing for exams.
I'm 21 and I find that I'm shattered after a week of college.
It really does take it out of you!

Plus, you also work part-time on top of that workload.

Maybe dedicate a time during the week to go for a walk, stretch your legs and get a bit of fresh air ... might help you to perk up and feel better

Emme

Working and going to college isn't easy. Are you eating properly? If you're not getting any exercise try to get more and see your doctor - you might be anaemic or need to take a multivitamin.

Even 30 minutes walking a day would help if you take no exercise. You could easily fit it in - walk to work/college or get off the bus a few stops earlier.

g'em

OP I turned 30 a little while back but I can say with my hand on my heart that I have more energy now than I did in my early 20s thanks to all the exercise I do, and I have a way busier schedule than I used to! I work 9-10 hour days then go to the gym for 3+ hours three nights a week, do an evening course one night a week and usually do some exercise at the weekends too. Don't get me wrong, I get tired, and my weekends are reserved to recuperating and taking it handy-ish, but being physically fitter has made a massvie difference to my overall wellbeing.

Your diet will play a very improtant role too - a diet high in processed foods is more likely to leave you sluggish and irritable.

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Defo i've tons more energy since I started eating properly I don't find it hard to get up in the morning and rarely have to resort to berocca unless i'm hungover.

Abi

mollybird wrote: »

girlies, i'm a 30 year old, with no kids and it seems some of my friends who have kids have twice as much energy as i have.

I'd imagine they'd have to tbh! :pac:

i'm doing my final year in college and working part time. nothing out of the ordinary. how do they do it?? is it that i'm happy with where i am in my life that i don't have the energy to go out anymore or am i just plain unfit?

You're feeling a bit drained from juggling the two, thats all. What you're doing at the moment can't be easy for you, and likely why you're feeling so knackered.

I'm 30 too, and in college full-time with 3 assignments to have in within a week, and I've a lot of personal crap going on at the moment. I'm pretty sure my brain is going to liquify sometime soon

anyone else feel a bit like this ??

You're not alone no. It will pass, and it will be worth it in the end

mollybird

thanks everyone for the advice. ya i know it will pass. on the last leg been at this for 4 years. so just need to keep going for the last mile.

maameeo

im 26 with a 7year old child... i knackered!!!
but when i was in college i was worse, i went to bed at 8pm every night and i could have gone earlier!
i definitely think its college, stress makes you tired, your probably thinking about all the things you have to do and it tires you out. id advice you to have a bit of 'me time' to relax (bath with candles or whatever your thing is ) and also exercise, even a little walk everyday if you can fit it in.

look after yourself

Dudess

Abitar wrote: »

I'm 30 too, and in college full-time with 3 assignments to have in within a week, and I've a lot of personal crap going on at the moment.

That's tough-going Abz... Hope things get easier.

panda100

Really good advice on here!
I think its really important that women get their bloods checked every two years to check for anaemia. I was masively tired in my final year of college ,put it down to too much studying,poor diet and a lack of exercise. I went to get my bloods checked one day and turned out I had chronic anaemia which is crazy becuase my periods are really light and I eat lots of red meat. Ever since I've been on my iron suplements I feel like I have a lot more energy.I think anaemia can be a problem in many young women.

Novella

panda100 wrote: »

Really good advice on here!
I think its really important that women get their bloods checked every two years to check for anaemia. I was masively tired in my final year of college ,put it down to too much studying,poor diet and a lack of exercise. I went to get my bloods checked one day and turned out I had chronic anaemia which is crazy becuase my periods are really light and I eat lots of red meat. Ever since I've been on my iron suplements I feel like I have a lot more energy.I think anaemia can be a problem in many young women.

Totally agree with this. About a year ago, I was feeling really drained and unnaturally tired and it turned out that anaemia was the problem. Not too surprising 'cause I rarely eat red meat, green vegetables etc. So it'd be a good idea to have that checked out too.

LadyMayBelle

mollybird wrote: »

girlies, i'm a 30 year old, with no kids and it seems some of my friends who have kids have twice as much energy as i have. i'm doing my final year in college and working part time. nothing out of the ordinary. how do they do it?? is it that i'm happy with where i am in my life that i don't have the energy to go out anymore or am i just plain unfit?

anyone else feel a bit like this ??

Ha you described me exactly except I'm 27!!!

WHIPIT

It is not they have less / more energy, it is that they have not choise, when you have kids and are married you have to keep going, I am 40 and have 4 kids also doing my EMBA and hold a full time job. I am always ready for bed but i dont have the time to stop. When you keep going your body adjusts to it. Your day will come young lady.