r/AlternativeHealth • u/DelayNo8182 • 12d ago

It took me years to realize “just tired” wasn’t normal

For the longest time, I thought my exhaustion was just part of being a functioning adult. I’d push through mornings on coffee, blame stress for my brain fog, and tell myself hair loss and dull skin were just “getting older.” Years went by. I tried exercising more, sleeping longer, meditating… nothing made a real dent. Most doctors told me my labs were “fine.” Finally, one ran a full panel - not just the usual basics. That’s when I found out my thyroid was under strain and I was low in vitamin A and iodine. I never realized how much those two could affect hormones, metabolism, and even mood. I started making gradual changes: nutrient-rich foods, and a supplement routine I could stick to (for me, a spray was easiest to remember). The difference has been slow but undeniable - steadier energy, healthier hair, and a sense of clarity I didn’t realize I’d been missing. It still blows my mind how long I lived thinking exhaustion was normal. Has anyone else had that moment where fixing a simple deficiency made you feel like yourself again?

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u/ArachnidNo3039 12d ago

Thanks for sharing. Your story needs to be heard.

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u/DelayNo8182 12d ago

Thank you , it’s been a journey, and I hope it helps someone else get answers sooner than I did.

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u/pmpinto-pt 11d ago

I thought being hungry all the time and having constant snacks was normal too. Until I found that a high carbs low fat diet was the culprit. Now I have a high fat low carbs diet and eat only twice a day. I’m not hungry anymore, my mood is better, my ability to focus is better, my body fat has reduced and my muscle mass has increased with far less exercise than what I’m comfortable sharing.

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u/AssociateVarious1708 11d ago

what are some of the foods you eat now in comparison?

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u/pmpinto-pt 11d ago

Cream, cheese, eggs, meat, butter. Mainly these. But I also eat bread (proper bread), potatoes, etc. Just don’t eat them everyday and have small portions. But I believe most important than that is eating just twice a day: breakfast and lunch mid afternoon.

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u/PrinceTGOD333 11d ago

Yes! 100 proper hydration, cleaning lymphatic blockages, fixing you fascia in your body all help with this also.

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u/renerdrat 10d ago

I mean it is "normal" cuz most people have awful diets and are clueless about their health

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u/DelayNo8182 10d ago

That’s true for a lot of people. But what surprised me was that even when I was trying to eat “healthy,” I was still running on empty. It made me realize that some nutrients aren’t just about eating “better” but about how overlooked they are. Vitamin A and iodine were the two that kept popping up for me.