Exhausted

[Freya1984]

The depression makes me tired to begin with, but the other night I couldn’t sleep I got maybe 3 hrs tops and now I’m just feeling so run down I don’t even want to get out of bed at all. My head is killing me I really don’t want to take anything for it bcuz when I feel like this I take way too much.

[Fortynfedup]

I totally understand. I'm experiencing the same just now. Sleep is so important without having depression. I wish I new how to help but I really don't know the answer. Are you particularly worried about something just now?

[Freya1984 in reply to Fortynfedup]

Just school mostly I’m really hard on myself to get good grades I’m obsessed with getting all A’s sometimes I drive myself crazy with it.

[Fortynfedup in reply to Freya1984]

It's great that you want to do well but remember, there are lots of incredibly successful people who didn't get A's. Try not to study late at night as it will be difficult to settle. Do you read for fun at all. Books help me relax and can reduce stress quite significantly as you can't worry and read read. I'm sure you will do great x

[Freya1984 in reply to Fortynfedup]

I have 4 kids night time is my time to really focus on my stuff

[Loki1018]

I was like that about 2 weeks ago especially under stress could t get more the. 2-3hrs of sleep even when I took my xanax which usually puts me out for the count and your right with not enough or good sleep 😴 it's makes one feel even worse and the depression harder to kick. I started taking B12 vitamins just to help with energy and metabolism try that out and also try relaxing with a hot shower, I use stress relief body wash and lotion from Bath and body works just the smell of it when I shower helps a lot to bring down my stress as well as Lavender soap also has very calming effect. I also drink herbal tea ones to soothe or for bedtime these are some no medication techniques I use because although I do takes meds I try not to be so dependent on them unless it's my mood stabilizer meds as for xanax I used it as needed at my discretion. Once you get a few good nights sleep you'll start to feel better I'm now into almost a week of good sleep and it does have a very big effect on my depression and bipolar. I don't know how long this up will last but I'm enjoying while it's here and hopefully I want crash anytime soon into my down phase.