So Tired

[holisticfox]

Everyone keeps talking about this massive energy surge they get from eating raw foods, and I'm sitting here thinking, "it's not fair!"

If I get 8 hours of sleep a night, I'm usually okay until about halfway through the afternoon when I just want to nap. If I get less than that, I'm useless all day. I know some people's sleep needs are more or less than others, but isn't it unreasonable that I should require 12+ hours of sleep a night to function normally? Does anyone else have any idea what might be going on here?

[rawstrength]

How long have you been raw for? Many people experience tiredness when they first go raw, due to detox.
Congrats on the weight loss, by the way!

[holisticfox]

Thanks! =)

Going on two years and I've never experienced the increased energy so many seem to mention. The idea of not having to sleep as much was a major draw for me, actually. I have defeated so many health problems (not just excess weight), but I'm still just so darn tired.

[Mango]

I find that when I do low fat raw, I have tons of energy. When I am eating the higher fat raw treats is when I get very tired. Hope you feel better soon.

[ripenready]

Wow good to know I am not alone!

I have been 100% for the last 4 weeks and I am beat come mid-afternoon and I can't seem to get up in the mornings.:confused:

[Jenifae]

Well, don't feel alone. I've been Raw since, march and I suffer from fatigue also. I am learning that it might be part of candida. I have other symptoms also that lead me to this self-diagnosis. Which are similar to parasite infestations and probably other things. It can be so hard to figure things out. If I had the money I would go to a naturopath.