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is there something wrong with me?

recently have been suffering from extreme tiredness but also I can't seem to stop eating!
for example when i got in i had a bar of chocolate, sweets, an apple, biscuits, cranberry juice, a rice pudding yoghurt thing and toast and im still hungry
i keep craving sweet

Reply 1

Poica

Are you pregnant?

Reply 2

girl afraid

Going to see a doctor is pretty obvious advice...

Reply 3

bone-machine

maybe you have tapeworm?

n.b. IM KIDDING

Reply 4

turkish_delight

no i'm not pregnant
at school i had soup and crusty bread which is nourishing!!
the rice pudding is not called sutlac
and i am not due on my period

Reply 5

TKR

eat more slowly

Reply 6

turkish_delight

why am i so tired?

Reply 7

Masta Killa

^lack of sleep...

Reply 8

Madprof

Hello again!

You seem to be eating a lot of sugary foods. They'll give you a lot of energy very quickly, so you'll be fidgety or bored or suddenly full of beans. However, they don't provide long-term energy - for that you need carbohydrates. Maybe you're not eating enough of thesee?

Eat regular, large, carbohydrate-rich meals and don't be tempted to snack cause your body will release lots of insulin to deal with the rise in blood sugar, which will (I imagine) over-compensate and your blood sugar level will temporarily fall. Also, try only going to bed when you're properly tired - not just a little weary (like I sometimes do). That way, you're more likely to sleep deeper and will feel more refreshed. Don't skip sleep though!

Have you got a lot on at the moment? Having a lot on your mind or a lot of work to plough through can stress you out, so you don't sleep properly or as deeply. Does a pile of homework make you more likely to grap a biscuit/cake etc? 'Comfort eating' can make you have too much sugary stuff, in my experience.