Low Energy

Lately, I’ve been in a fog. It was more than just being tired. It was like operating on the lowest possible setting, constant exhaustion and emotional chaos. I was convinced I was just burned out, that my vibrations were low, and that this heavy, low feeling was just my new normal.

I’d chalk it up to stress, grief, a lack of motivation, or just being "in a slump." I tried all the things: meditation, journaling, forced optimism, and sleeping my days away. I was trying to manifest high energy while running on fumes.

What I didn't realize was that I wasn’t suffering from a spiritual block or a failure of willpower; I was suffering from an internal energy crisis.

After months of crushing fatigue, brain fog that made simple tasks feel monumental, and a mood that felt perpetually low, my therapist advised I see a psychiatrist who ordered some comprehensive blood work.

The finding: Iron deficiency (anemia) low vitamin D. I learned that these were the primary reasons of my low state.

When these are low, everything is muted. My emotions were flat. Joy was too much effort. Irritation was the default. I wasn't operating from a place of peace or love; I was operating from a place of biological deficit.

She explained that with anemia the fatigue wasn't just feeling tired; it was my body struggling to produce the necessary energy. My mind felt heavy, my body felt heavy, and every single morning was a negotiation with myself.

The truth is, sometimes your low energy and bad mood are not spiritual defects; they are a cry for help from your physical body. They are a sign that something is out of balance.

If you’ve been feeling perpetually heavy, exhausted, and low vibe, please, do yourself a favor: Get blood work done. Don't just assume it's burnout or bad energy. It might be your body sending a signal that it needs support.

Healing isn't always about affirmations and mindset. Sometimes, it's about seeing a doctor and finding what’s going on with you.