Lethargy

One of the replies suggests trying paint by numbers as it's a bit helpful because sometimes being creative is just too hard. It’s also nice because the paints dry quickly, and you can stop in any place without losing your progress so if you start to **struggle with being tired** you can take a break. Another reply suggests browsing Pinterest and trying baking or drawing. You always start small, and don’t push yourself. Just keep trying things until you find that one thing that you just enjoy doing all the time.

Yes!! I was diagnosed in my mid 30's and am now 62. When I started Levothroxine, I gained 75 pounds!! I've been on the same dosage all of these years because my numbers are "normal". I am always dragging, no **energy at all**.

"You might try not forcing yourself to sleep if you're not **tired**, instead do something moderately productive that doesn't use much energy like repetitive games on phone, books, or videos and you'll eventually doze off. Yoga and meditation can also be helpful. Listening to a boring podcast, an audiobook, or music may help as well. If stress is causing your insomnia, there are practical tips in the article 'Stress-Keys to Managing it' on jw.org."

"Some people find relief from eye **fatigue** and strain by reducing the amount of time they spend in front of electronic devices. Others recommend getting regular checkups with an ophthalmologist, using cool compresses on the eyes, or wearing sunglasses or blue light glasses to shield the eyes from harsh light."

I fear it allot. When your blood sugar drops, your brains primary **energy source is depleted**, which gives the feeling of "inpending doom" and one of the first functions to go is emotional regulation

Some suggestions for falling asleep include deep breathing, listening to soft soothing noises or a specific playlist like 'Floating Through Space' on Spotify, stretching before laying down, doing stream of consciousness journaling, practicing 4-7-8 breaths with the tip of your tongue against your upper gum line, turning on quiet white noise or meditation music, using mindfulness techniques, tensing and then relaxing your muscles, drinking caffeine-free chamomile tea or warm milk & honey, imagining yourself in the plot of your favorite book series or TV show, exercising during the day, counting backwards by 7 starting at 1000, using ASMR videos or nature sound videos, drinking hot water or chamomile tea before bed, using a white noise device, using an app like Loona that reads bedtime stories, doing some stretching or taking a bubble bath by candlelight before bed, investing in CBD gummies for sleep, visualizing calming scenes like a waterfall or a calm river, and not getting into bed until you're **tired**.