Too tired to do anything on days off

[j0yegan]

Is it just me... or is it really hard to do anything on your days off because you are just so mentally and physically exhausted from work?

I am so tired on the days I'm not working that I honestly don't want to do anything but lie on the couch. Being a nurse is so difficult and draining. I know other employed people can be tired, too... but I just feel the nursing career is so different.

[iluvgusgus]

Well, there are days I just want to lie on the couch on my days off, but not everyday. I was just talking to 4 nurses on my floor who work out before a 12 hour shift and some work out after a 12 hour shift. I may never be that motivated to ever do that. I recently found out I was severely deficient in B12 and D, I would go and get bloodwork done to see what may be causing such fatigue. And exercise helps with stress and may help you not feel so tired.

[BSNbeauty, BSN, RN]

This is a symptom of being a nurse working 12 hour shifts. I'm tired on my days off too. Sometimes I push myself to do things and sometimes I don't. I don't beat myself up about though. When I have a stretch off, I'm much more energized.