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Hi @shelleyr. When I experienced this explained to me that any action drains your energy like a battery causing extreme fatigue/tiredness. Just chewing or swallowing with our bodies efforts to digest is draining. May I suggest you try something liquid no chewing like protein shake to see any difference?🙃 Ive learned how to manage by planning type of food, time of day, what I plan on having to do during day… knowing as the day goes on things will drain me faster🙃 Hope this helped and quickest healing to you🌈
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@law59 I wanted to report back and let you know that I took your suggestion yesterday. I sipped on a Premier Protein Shake from 10AM to Noon instead of eating a meal. I not only stayed awake but felt good and had a bit of energy. I ate a grilled chicken breast around 3PM....stayed awake and felt good. I ate another chicken breast at 7PM and was sound asleep in my chair by 7:30PM! LOL I slept hard for 3 hours, was unable to go to bed again until 3 this morning and slept for 6.5 hours.
My sleep routine - what little routine there is - is really messed up now, but the protein shake seemed to help. I just need to work out a plan for eating in the future - like you also suggested. At least now I know what helps.
I thank you again for your advice. ❤
@law59
I noticed this also, particularly after Breakfast, and I reasoned that it takes energy to digest food.
So, I have been practicing (non-physical) yoga nidra (via free YouTube channel of Ally Boothroyd) after I eat and before I take my shower.
My 'favorite' is the "17 Minute Yoga Nidra Nervous System Reset". It doesn't take long and really does energize me. I'm always amazed.
Good luck,
My best,
Pam
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@law59 What a wonderful suggestion! I normally don't eat my first meal of the day until noon, because I know it makes me fall asleep. And I do have more energy early in the day, so I try to get as much done as possible and by noon, I am worn out. It never occurred to me to sip on a liquid protein shake and save my energy that way. It makes perfect sense though. I plan to give it a try right away and hope this small change makes a difference. Thank you so much! ❤