Extreme Tiredness

[mvillarreal]

Lately, I have felt extremely tired. Like all I want to do is sleep, but I have so much to do and so little time! Anyone know why this might be? I have depression, but I also take meds, so I feel like it shouldn't make me this tired, especially since I'm not really upset about anything in particular. Just tired. Could it be chronic fatigue? Hypothyroidism? A depressive episode? I'm just trying to figure out why I don't have any energy lately and just kind of exist like a zombie.

[BrainFog-Ninja]

I’m sorry you are so tired. I have all those you mentioned chronic fatigue, hypothyroid, depression, and anemia as well. They are somewhat intertwined, have similar symptoms, and for me come and go. Sometimes can’t even keep my eyeballs open. For real.

I’ve been in Zombie mode for last few days now. Can’t seem to do what I’m suppose to be doing. But trying to fix it. Been long enough now, and need to take more decisive steps to break the trend. Could be worse, I could be in the black hole. So, there’s that to be thankful for...my lows do seem to be improving, as in the depth, not the length of stay. Lol.

I know what myZombie problem is, it’s just super hard to compensate for it, when it happens. When I get overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and overall just don’t want to cope with the real world...my depression (or what ever you wanna call it) tricks me into staying asleep, with vivid, detailed dreams, etc. and I can just avoid being productive at all. Sounds stupid. Is stupid. It’s like every cell in my body is convinced that I just need to be still and do nothing....I fight against myself, and then sometimes give up bc I can be very stubborn. I have to just do it. Just move. Just get up. But ooooo I don’t wanna when I’m like this.

My truth is that this is an escape of sorts. My Dr agreed. Escape from non-stop, real-life feelings and thoughts. No to do list, no worrying, just close my eyes and be still....and let the depression hold me down just a little longer.

It doesn’t feel like depression, I’m not sad, or crying, or upset, or anything...little numb, being still, soooo very tired, and escaping / avoiding my life. And weird thing is...there isn’t really anything to escape in my life—except my own brain. Well, and my grief I suppose. And clearly...that goes with me....except not so much in Zombie mode. Haha. Hope you feel better soon. 🍄 🌸 🌞

[pink83737]

I never have energy for anything..i always wonder why! i’ve gotten my blood checked and everything’s fine but there’s got to be a reason why i never have energy. but i am always depressed so that could be it

[softcxndles]

It could be the meds you're taking, but that's depending if you started feeling like this after. I found a video that helps, the video is specifically for CFS people

It sounds like you do have CFS but I'm no expert either. make sure to watch the video and see if the tips help you out, I hope you feel better. I can definitely promise you that you will feel better, just stay strong <3

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[Reallife72]

Hi. I do deal with this extreme fatigue occasionally. I just crash...no energy. It could be adrenal fatigue. There are some good supplements for that. It might be worth a try. I have taken them before, and they helped. The only thing that helps me now is getting in some brisk walking. I have to force myself to get to the gym. But I always feel better. I also switched to taking my meds at night as I thought would of them could be the culprit.

[mvillarreal in reply to Reallife72]

What is adrenal fatigue?

[Reallife72 in reply to mvillarreal]

It is when you have been under a lot of stress for a long period of time producing cortisol your adrenal glands just burn out and it causes fatigue. Its probably better to google it. There is a lot of good info out there about it

[mvillarreal in reply to Reallife72]

I just googled it, and it looks like most studies show that adrenal fatigue is pseudoscientific.

[Reallife72 in reply to mvillarreal]

And it very well could be. The adrenal support supplements I took did help me...but maybe it was just all in my head

[Barkdog]

Depression is a struggle. I understand you because I have clinical depression and GAD. I am also under psychotherapy and medication. Everyday is a struggle. You just have to push yourself and surround yourself with supportive people.

[abc30]

Indeed anxiety can cause a lot of symptoms, for me as example is related to lung. I cannot breathe like the lung is blocked. I did a lot of examinations and analysis for lung, nothing was found and in the final I took antidepressants and my symptoms almost disappears. Could be also your case or could be something physical. You should continue to do a lot of investigations before you can say that is anxiety.

[Nikiskian]

Goosebumps how you talk about the same draining days I struggle with! I think Alot about it, and now taking metamucil drink mix, thinking how my meds mess up my digestion, and how those toxins are making me lethargic?!. Its very frustrating!!!

[Cmarie12]

Hello 😉

I have hypothyroidism but it is controlled with medication. If your blood work comes back "normal", this is not always the case. Do a search on Hashimoto's with or without magnesium deficiency.

Good luck with finding the proper diagnosis.

Hugs, Marie