Does per-men make you extra sleepy?

[Alicia64]

I can't believe how tired I am these days. I even get enough sleep and still really need an afternoon nap.

 

I just turned 48 and I'm assuming it's change of life stuff.

 

What do you think?

 

Alley

[Denise in Florida]

Yes. In my late 40's I started taking a nap in the afternoon. :tongue_smilie: Some days if I don't get a quick 'lie-down' I start to feel like a grumpy toddler.

 

It is better now that I am post menapause (mid 50's) but I still really need to stretch out for a rest. :lol:

[Onceuponatime]

This is happening to me also and I am 47. I do have anemia from monthly blood loss. I'm taking iron for it.

 

My Aunt says that after menopause she found out that her body was a few pints low on blood volume from not being able to keep up with previous blood loss. I'm thinking of going for an exam soon to see if the same thing is happening to me. Perhaps that is responsible for less energy at times.

 

Or it could be perfectly normal.

[myfunnybunch]

I told my doctor how tired I was and she checked me for anemia and thyroid. Turns out I was very low on thyroid hormone. I've been on the thyroid medication for a week and I already feel less tired. Not back to normal, but less tired is good. :)

 

Cat

[TravelingChris]

It totally messes up my sleep cycle. I am back into early morning insomnia (which is totally different than the regular kind of insomnia) and then need a nap in the afternoon. I didn't get it this week so ended up deveoping a migraine.:001_huh:

[dbmamaz]

ugg, i'm 47 and tired and unmotivated . .. thinking maybe i should get hormones checked? urggg