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Feeling Constantly Unwell: A Common Dilemma
Have you ever wondered if it’s normal to never feel 100% healthy physically? 🤔 Do you find yourself constantly battling symptoms like headaches, muscle weakness, fatigue, and overall malaise? You’re not alone. Many individuals struggle with ongoing health issues that leave them feeling less than their best.
Is Perfect Physical Health Realistic?
Ignoring mental health for a moment, do people actually feel 100% healthy physically at all times? It’s essential to understand that our bodies are complex, and it’s normal to experience occasional discomfort or symptoms. Seeking perfection in physical health may set unrealistic expectations. It’s vital to focus on managing symptoms and improving overall well-being instead.
The Importance of Listening to Your Body
When faced with constant health struggles, it’s crucial to listen to your body’s signals. Symptoms like fatigue, pain, or nausea may indicate underlying issues that require attention. Ignoring these signs can lead to worsening health outcomes. Take the time to assess how you feel and seek help from healthcare professionals if needed.
Practical Solutions for Better Physical Well-Being
- Stay hydrated and eat a balanced diet to support your body’s needs.
- Incorporate regular exercise into your routine to improve overall health and vitality.
- Practice relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga to reduce stress and promote well-being.
- Schedule regular check-ups with your healthcare provider to monitor your health and address any concerns.
Conclusion: Embracing Imperfect Health
Feeling 100% physically healthy all the time may not be realistic, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for feeling constantly unwell. By listening to your body, seeking support when needed, and taking proactive steps to improve your well-being, you can find a balance that works for you. Remember, it’s okay to not feel okay all the time, but it’s essential to prioritize your health and happiness.
Next time you find yourself questioning whether it’s normal to never feel healthy, remember that imperfection is part of the human experience. By taking care of yourself and addressing your health concerns, you can work towards feeling your best and living a fulfilling life. Stay strong, take small steps towards better health, and remember that you’re not alone in your struggles. 👊💪 #YouGotThis #WellnessJourney #SelfCare #HealthIsWealth
even if youre extremely healthy, presumably you work out and will be sore at some point so being 100% healthy isnt really achievable long term. I have had days in the past where I feel absolutley great with no problems, its usually when my diet has been on point for a week or longer and workouts have been light
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No, see a doctor especially if you’re on the young side
This is how I feel. Personally I think it is because of my diet, I eat like shit. I’d like to change it and see if it helps.
So I had kinda the same general unwell malaise, and what I figured out is I had a lot more symptoms than I realized because “doesn’t everyone’s joints pop” “doesn’t everyone want to pass out after walking a quarter mile?” I have Ehlers Danlos. What seemed to be a bunch of random complaints all added up when I got the proper diagnosis. Best wishes!
I personally would get some bloodwork done, have my thyroid checked, and/or reexamine my diet if I felt like that all the time.
In high school I felt very lightheaded and nauseous often. I was very pale and had crazy bags under my eyes. I was severely anemic.
Physically? I feel great. Mentally?
I’ve ALWAYS felt fatigued my entire life. I eat healthy, I work out regularly but in my twenties I broke down and lied to a doctor saying when I was a kid I had been diagnosed with adhd so he’d write me a script for adderall. Been on it or something like it ever since and it helps but I sort of just live with it. I’ve had all kinds of blood work done and I always just get told to take a multi vitamin and eat healthy. K thanks doc.
Go to the doctor. I thought everyone felt similarly to what you described and mostly carried on with life until I landed in the hospital needing to be revived twice in quick succession with no discernible cause for anaphylactic shock. I knew I had a thyroid problem and was medicated for that and also had endometriosis and had hormones and surgery for that but beyond some known, manageable conditions, I ate well, was active and fit and yet I always felt kind of terrible and truly marveled at how everyone else seemed so good at faking it. My roommates would joke about how sleepy I was and how I could go from she-hulk to frail Victorian child in need of a fainting couch with absolutely no warning. Turns out I have way more going on immune and autoimmune wise and while my doctors and I haven’t fully figured out how to manage everything, I can mostly avoid triggers and not continue to make things worse while the rest gets untangled. Not suggesting that this is wrong with you. But go to your GP and explain your symptoms and ask to get some basic blood work done to see if anything stands out as a direction to start examine or that indicates the need of a specialist and take it from there. It could be something simple like anemia and bad sleep patterns or it could be more complicated but you can’t start to improve your quality of life if you don’t know what you are working with.
I’m very young, regularly exercise and stay mindful of what I eat and I still feel like shit all the time so probably.
I mean, once you hit 30 it’s all downhill. I haven’t felt 100% good since I was 25. If you’re younger than that, you should see a doctor.
That is not normal and you may have a chronic illness like CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome). I’d recommend seeing a doctor.
Me for real. I’m always bloated and severely dehydrated. I could have been drinking water all day and my lips are cracking and my skin is dull. I also feel itchy a lot and get really bad itches that leave rashes every once in a while. Plus many other things. I have a PCOS diagnosis so that may be at least part of the root cause.
I have fibromyalgia (Dr speak for “you definitely have one, if not multiple chronic illnesses but we can’t pinpoint exactly what) and chronic fatigue so… I’ve never felt normal.
but I do know this isn’t normal at 28yrs old to have felt this way my entire life.
I feel fine right now. A bit cold, maybe. I remember feeling this way for a long time, and honestly the main difference is my mental health has improved. When I was depressed and anxious all the time, I always felt physical discomfort.
It’s normal for me too so idk man
So I have gotten used to my chronic illnesses, let me just lead with that. My baseline isn’t feeling healthy or even feeling well. I consider it good when I have that level of homeostasis I’m now used to and I have that more days than not. When I feel better than that I get paranoid 😂
I always felt lousy too. I’m 54, and RN and holistic health coach, take excellent care of myself, yet I always had a hard time attaining what came naturally for others in terms of health. Turns out I have an inborn error of immunity where my body underproduces antibodies so I was actually fighting infections without the normal signs or symptoms of them for the most part. After my first dose of antibody replacement therapy I got profoundly ill but was amazed at how it felt to have a fever for 3 days and have my body really work to fight infections like it is supposed to. It took years to get the right diagnosis. I’ve had pneumonia every month for the last 1.5 years. It sucks but I am slowly getting better. These conditions have only been really diagnosed and treated within the last 40 years. Some doctors don’t know about them at all. I have low IgG. It shows up in bloodwork looking for it. Can’t hurt to check. Good luck.
This has always been me.
Never have felt great
When I feel sick, I get really annoyed that I feel so bad, and then I realized that means I feel good almost always.
You should visit a GP
Since I turned 30, fuck no. I’m 44 now and everything hurts. Never 100%
27 m here i have been living with a chronic back pain for the last three years and it sucks, did many medical tests and all clear i got to a point where im ok with it just not interested in anything other than always resting, trying to be a little more active and watch my diet to see if it will help but yeah physical breakdown impacts mental for sure
I resonate with this. For me it’s anxiety/depression/chronic pain. All managed with health care providers at this point, but even when I just had anxiety, that’s enough to made you feel like shit if you’re in flight/fight mode a lot and not sleeping well.
I never ever feel completely physically okay. Always a headache, sore feet, random pains that have me thinking I’m dying. Then when something is actually truly wrong, that doesn’t go away, it truly freaks me tf out
I’ve had medical issues since birth, so that’s my ‘normal.’
I thought this was just aging. Turns out I have extremely low iron. Been taking a supplement and I feel fine again. Like, genuinely have energy and am enjoying hobbies and activities. My mood is better and I don’t have pain in my joints or a headache. I no longer get dizzy when I bend over or squat down, nor winded going up the stairs. No more heart palpitations.
constant nausea my entire life + being a girl has made me never feeling 100% healthy
What? No. This is not normal. I am in my mid 50’s, and I am totally fine. I sleep well, and have plenty of energy for the things I want to do. The only symptom I have of aging is some clicking in my knees when I climb the stairs, but it doesn’t even cause pain.
If you’re 21 and feeling like this, see a Dr. I’m in my late 30s and tbh I’m LUCKY to have 100% days. But my job is stressful, I’m overweight, do a variety of workouts, but don’t eat the best. I’m working on my nutrition. In the past I’ve done keto and felt AMAZING. But I don’t wanna live my life without carbs so I deal with it.
I know I *used to*. But I’m so used to daily discomfort now that I don’t really think about it most of the time.
I think the last time I had a “100% ok” day was when I was 34 or 35- about 10 years ago.
Sounds like you have some sort of chronic illness. I’d get bloodwork done and a physical exam, maybe see a rheumatologist.
i thought it was normal until i was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease ❤️
No, it’s not. I felt fantastic and absolutely normal until I contracted a virus in my mid Twenties. It destroyed my auto immunity and triggered several auto immune issues.
Since then I have never had a day where I’ve felt above 80 per cent. There is always something a miss.
Out of 14 days, I maybe get 4 where I feel good. The rest are a mix of very very average, awful and bedridden. It stinks
A lot of this is just long covid but unfortunately people don’t realize that :/
It is not normal to never feel healthy. I used to feel 100% okay physically, then became disabled, chronic pain, fatigue, etc. The difference is ASTOUNDING. I might as well be a completely different human being.
I don’t know how to describe feeling 100% healthy, other than as total freedom. You don’t even KNOW you’re free, but you are. I’d give almost anything to feel that way again.
if you are a male, get your testosterone levels checked. ( especially if you are overweight) i had the same feeling of just not feeling 100%, but no symptoms for anything else apart from feeling flat a little but its easy to not notice if its decreased over time.
a lot of males don’t know that being overweight can affect their testosterone levels.