Still exhausted even after sleeping 8+ hours - help!
Hey everyone, I've been dealing with some major fatigue issues lately. No matter how long I sleep - 8, 9, even 10 hours - I wake up feeling completely drained, like I barely slept at all. It's been going on for months and it's really starting to affect my health and wellness goals.
The only thing that's helped at all was trying melatonin for a few nights. I actually woke up feeling refreshed those mornings! But I stopped taking it because I was worried about becoming dependent.
Has anyone else dealt with this kind of persistent fatigue? Any tips or suggestions for how to actually feel rested after sleeping? I'm desperate for some energy and motivation back in my life. Thanks in advance for any advice!
As someone dealing with chronic pain issues, I'm worried I may have taken too much co-codamol today while trying to manage a severe flare-up. I estimate I've taken around 6000mg over the course of the day as my regular codeine wasn't providing enough relief. I'm experiencing some brain fog and am unsure if I should seek medical attention. I'd prefer to avoid the hospital if possible, as I've had negative experiences there in the past. I'm not trying to misuse the medication - I'm just struggling to cope with intense pain. Any advice on whether this dosage is concerning or how to safely manage my pain going forward would be appreciated. I want to use my medications responsibly but also effectively control my symptoms.
