I've been struggling with fatigue too but it's frustrating because I still can't sleep well at night because I feel really sick at night (I think cause of BC pill).

Apples are a good source of energy. Nuts - I like almonds the best. Sometimes going for a walk helps as counter intuitive as that seems. Then I also drink coffee & tea, usually not if it's late though due to having trouble actually sleeping at night.

I know when I was in school if I needed to study and I was really tired I would study outside if the weather permitted. The fresh air helped keep me awake.

Yes, I am exhausted. Stress and diet/no exercise are supposed to make it worse, but I haven't seen a huge change yet.

Yesterday I started my period and slept over 12 hours. When I woke up this morning I felt I could still sleep more.

I used to drink a ton of caffein but have pulled back since we are TTC.

I also just try to schedule down days. Skipping class and sleeping all day can actually be beneficial. Orherwise the lack of sleep can lead to frantic moments.

Huge hugs, there is no one good answer on this other than to do the best you can.

Thanks ladies, I'm glad to know I'm not alone. I know I'm B12 and D deficient so I've gotten back on top of taking those supplements this week, which will hopefully help. I'm feeling slightly more functional today I think because I didn't take my amitriptyline last night, but I still reset my alarm three times and didn't get up until 8:30 instead of at 7. I know I have to study this weekend, but I'm hoping to just take nights off for rest. My last week has been extremely stressful with family drama, school, and work, and I think it's just running me down right now.

What do you do for exercise? I went to cycling class Monday and only made it halfway through because I was so tired and it was making my pain worse. I want to get into yoga but I can't afford it.

As for diet I follow paleo, which doesn't fix everything but does help a little. This week I've been trying to cut sugar even more and also potatoes and things like that.

For exercise I do weights and HIIT. I try to do the HIIT with a partner because it's more fun, and I personally like competition lol I also drank a protein drink (I liked Muscle Milk light).

You could check out some yoga DVDs if you can't afford classes, or if you're not sure if you'll like it. That's how I got into pilates. I started out by doing pop pilates watching Casey Ho's online videos, and I liked it so much that I was on a pilates kick for awhile. Her website is http://www.blogilates.com/

Bob Harper has some good pilates videos on his website too.

I have been struggling with this as well. I'm trying to not start caffeine, but I feel like I'm running out of options. Was glad to hear you mention vitamin D because I was supposed to start supplements, but I forgot. I need to get going.

Hope everyone can start feeling rested.

When I was your age, I was into workout DVD's. I would buy myself a new one each month (or every other) on Amazon if I kept up with it.

One of my favorites was a Crunch Fat Burning Dance Party
http://www.amazon.com/Crunch-Fat-Burning-Dance-Party/dp/B00020HDFI/ref=sr_1_2?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1354224287&sr=1-2&keywords=crunch+dance+mix

I also like Tamilee Web's "I want that body" and "Defy Gravity"
http://www.amazon.com/Defy-Gravity-Metabolism-Jumpstart-Cardio/dp/B00062134Y/ref=sr_1_21?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1354224394&sr=1-21&keywords=tamilee+webb
(link to the 2nd one).

I have had back problems the last few years so working out is really tough. My husband is all over me to "not overdo it" and cause my back to go out again.

So...sigh...I feel a little limited on my workouts.

I just go for walks or things like that.

Have you had your thyroid checked? I had hypothyroid and your tired symptoms sound like mine. Physical activity was brutal as all I wanted to do was sleep. I'd get an 8-10 hour sleep at night and would still have to take a 2-4 hour nap during the day.

I had to stay physically active to stay away like walking etc. If I sat down to work on my comp or something like that the fatigue would get worse. Also drinking lots of water and fluids helped me. Ice water esp woke me up.

As for yoga I have a DVD that I adore. Its from the Kripalu Institute. Its for gentle yoga and has great poses, streches and routines. There are 2 half hour segments and its designed so that you can do both or just one. Here is the link if your interested.

http://shop.kripalu.org/browse.cfm/kripalu-gentle-yoga/4,2.html

I hope you get over this soon. It sucks to be tired all the time esp when your trying to live your life and have 20 million things you need to accomplish during the day.