Were you ever this energetic?

@AmbiePam (104804)
United States
August 18, 2025 12:05pm CST
This is my almost 6 year old niece who was told, just up for the day, not to tattle. She said she doesn’t tattle, she informs. I look at her, and I just want her energy. I asked my dad how old I was when my energy started to fade, and he told me I never really had much because I never felt that great (migraines, anemia, I guess). I know I had way more than now though! When do you think your energy started to fade? I’ trying my best to get some back.
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@DaddyEvil (160315)
• United States
18 Aug
Our energy fades?
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
18 Aug
Maybe yours transferred to Pretty.
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@DaddyEvil (160315)
• United States
18 Aug
@AmbiePam Nope! I'm positive that didn't happen.
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@sjvg1976 (42500)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug
You are still energetic @daddyevil...
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@Juliaacv (54790)
• Canada
18 Aug
I feel like I lost my high energy when I quit smoking in my late 30's. That was coincidentally about the same time as I was diagnosed with low thyroid. Your niece is such a little cutie, how could anyone not appreciate that little sweetheart 'informing' you of something.
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
19 Aug
I understand that treatment of low thyroid is, I guess satisfactory, but I can’t help thinking there is something that could help more than it does. I don’t know that my low thyroid medication ever made me feel better. Also, I don’t know if I have told you, but I am so glad you quit smoking,
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@Juliaacv (54790)
• Canada
19 Aug
@AmbiePam Oh thank you. It will be 23 years on Labour Day weekend that I quit. Believe it or not, I actually had a nic fit craving just a little over a week ago, it was a strong one too. I am glad that I kicked that habit. My thyroid meds do not make me feel any better.
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@rsa101 (40456)
• Philippines
19 Aug
Your niece sounds like such a character—“I don’t tattle, I inform” is such a witty line for a six-year-old! Kids really do seem to have an endless well of energy, don’t they? It’s the kind of spark that makes us adults both laugh and wish we could borrow just a little of it. As for fading energy, I think it happens differently for everyone—sometimes slowly over the years, sometimes more noticeably when health issues creep in. What’s important is that you’re aware of it now and making the effort to regain some of that spark. Even small steps, like better sleep, gentle exercise, and little joys in your day, can help bring some of that energy back.
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
19 Aug
I completely agree with you!
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@LadyDuck (485725)
• Italy
19 Aug
Your niece surely shows plenty of energy. My energy started to fade a couple of years ago, but I am doing my best to get it back now.
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
19 Aug
If anyone could get some back, it would be you.
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@LadyDuck (485725)
• Italy
20 Aug
@AmbiePam I am getting better after we moved. I was too exhausted caring of that too big house and the garden.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53606)
• United States
18 Aug
My energy level declined in my adult years for a few decades, but in the past decade it has returned.
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
18 Aug
That’s because you’ve worked so hard on your health, and it’s paying off!
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@Tampa_girl7 (53606)
• United States
18 Aug
@AmbiePam I hope that I can stay feeling good. Going to give it my best shot.
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@JudyEv (364747)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Aug
Such a great photo but I can't stop wondering how you'd ever get a brush (or comb) through that hair! lol
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
19 Aug
You use a pick. It’s easier to get tangles out without pulling on the scalp. They’re really popular in the African American community (maybe other African communities?), but I had a head of tangled curls so we used a pick on my hair too.
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@JudyEv (364747)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Aug
@AmbiePam Thanks for the information. I've never heard of a pick for hair so that's my 'something new' learnt for the day.
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@GardenGerty (166142)
• United States
19 Aug
Mine has come and gone for about three or four years now. Sometimes better than others. I substituted in my old class this morning and it really felt good. By the time I finished driving out of town and sitting in a four hour training and driving back I was pretty tired.
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@snowy22315 (197867)
• United States
19 Aug
I guess when I got old and fat, but I was always one that had a lot of energy for things I liked, and others not so much. It's still a bit like that today.
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@Jenaisle (16542)
• Philippines
19 Aug
55? I get tired easily, and then later on, I realized it was all in my mind. So, I try to be energetic and ignore my back and muscle aches. I have observed that the pain goes away when I don't focus on it.
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
19 Aug
That’s a good attitude.
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@wolfgirl569 (124052)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Aug
I still have plenty but kids make me wish for the youthful kind that can go until they pass out
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
18 Aug
Yes, exactly!
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@RasmaSandra (90195)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Aug
My hubby kept me energized now I just sort of move along like the Energizer bunny but much slower,
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
18 Aug
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@1creekgirl (44170)
• United States
19 Aug
I think mine started around the time I retired. But suddenly we had a premie grandbaby to help raise. So along with the greatest blessing came prayers for energy! But I wouldn't haven't given up that experience for anything. Some of our most blessed times with Nathan.
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
19 Aug
I am so glad you had each other.
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@Deepizzaguy (115426)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Aug
My energy started to fade around 60 years of age due to my legs getting sore from falls in stores.
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
19 Aug
I’m sorry, George.
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@Deepizzaguy (115426)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Aug
@AmbiePam Thank goodness for a mini bicycle exercise machine for my use.
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@Tendz09 (512)
19 Aug
Your niece is adorable. I’ve still got plenty of energy, but kids really do have it in unlimited supply.
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
19 Aug
Thank you for saying that.
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@sjvg1976 (42500)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug
I was energetic in childhood, all my relatives say this but with the time my energy started declining. And it's obvious that with age it declines.
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@LeaPea2417 (38614)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Aug
Mine started fading around 10 years ago.
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@paigea (36202)
• Canada
26 Aug
I've never been a high energy person. I was the kid in a corner with a book!
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@LindaOHio (204307)
• United States
19 Aug
When I was in my 50s. I remember wrestling recliners, a mattress, etc. out to the dumpster when my hubby had his ankle surgery. After that my energy went downhill.
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@AmbiePam (104804)
• United States
19 Aug
You absolutely exhausted yourself.
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@LindaOHio (204307)
• United States
20 Aug
@AmbiePam No, I just got older! lolololol
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@MarieCoyle (49981)
18 Aug
I was very energetic but my energy was channeled by my elders to learn to live as an adult. I didn’t see it then but I know that now. At my age now, I would have to say I am more of a positive mindset of, just get it done, girl!
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@Dreamerby (9029)
• Calcutta, India
18 Aug
Yeah kids are soooo energetic! I wish I could borrow even 10% of their energy!
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