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I have no energy. I slept for a full eight hours but I feel completely drained. Lifeless. My hearts been beating too fast all day but at the same time I feel numb. Like I'm feeling everything and nothing moments after each other. My thoughts are pulled in five different directions. Literally don't know what to do with myself.

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This can be caused my many things, depending on age and health eight hours sleep is not unusual, if you are still tired it may be the quality of sleep that is lacking or if you were out the night before and have had a heavy night, including drink that can cause problems.

If you sleep lightly that can also cause the quality of your sleep has not been beneficial.

Sometimes your blood may be out of order and that needs minerals to boost your blood supply, the list is quite endless.

You mention being drained etc, I gather you feel you may have an issue with your Mental Health. What are your reasons to think that way ?

You mention your heart beat, beating to fast all day, are you anxious about something or similar

If you are suffering Anxiety your heart may increase a beat, has your GP discussed these sensations with you or is this all a new thing to you

Basically to put your mind at rest talk to your GP, make and appointment and list so you can remember what your health concerns are

You could try Relaxation Techniques, Mindfulness is the preferred one at this time. You can also try Breathing techniques. Both can be found on the web

See your GP to put your mind at rest and if you need help and support we are here to give support for mental health problems

BOB

[Searching123 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your reply, I've suffered for the past six years or so. I spent my life on an unexplained high until I was fourteen and then a train of events eventually had me in a state that doctors described as severely depressed. I suffered with anxiety and most of the time refused to go out, or socialise; even answering my phone felt impossible. That was at its worst about three years ago, I got through that but now I find myself in a conflicting state of unexplained ups and intensely consuming downs. Doctors just try to give me happy pills but my mum took them for years and they made her spiral. I think counselling would help though

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Have you had any CBT ? to help you talk out your problems ?

To find out what is making you depressed will get you on a hopeful, positive pathway. If not have a word with your GP and see if above can help you.

To talk out your problems will help you move on.

You can try new hobbies or activities, they can help by diverting your depression. Just a suggestion

BOB

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Hello, I'm glad you are able to talk here. Some days even that can be too much. I suffer from depression and what you've described sounds like a normal day when I'm heading to crisis point. There are times when life throws too much at you. Days like that can knock me down and I have no reserve to get back up.

Depression is exhausting. You may not do much every day, but your body is fighting against stress so hard.

But, it can and does get better. When I heading down, I can speak to my GP or CPN. They can assess me and increase or alter my medication. When that allows an upturn in mood, I can start doing the things in my daily life that help. Eating well, going outside for a walk, talking to someone.

You may want to see your doctor if your mood has been like this for a week or so. Don't leave it too long.

Use the site to keep in touch, read posts and listen to other people. Lots of us are at different stages here but we all know where you are now. It will get better with help and support. Message me if you need to talk. Take care.

[Searching123 in reply to DMM218]

Yeah I'm grateful I found this site. I feel like no one understands how intensely my emotion grips me. It's infuriating to get passed off as nothing. It's almost like a weight off to feel that you can understand. I appreciate your message, thank you.

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That's what this site is for. Have you seen your doctor recently?

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Spoke to the nurse and she suggested I apt but was told they're not great

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Ok - has anyone spoken about bipolar? It's just you were talking about highs and lows. It can initially be diagnosed as depression because the up phase doesn't affect life as negatively as the down phase.

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The treatment for depression is different from bipolar and if your moods not stabilised taking antidepressants may push you into a down phase.

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Didn't see this message before I responded

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My mum had bipolar, and my great grandad. I've noticed myself become more and more relatable to my mums traits over the years but it's difficult to diagnose and I don't want to go to my doctor and them talk more about depression, I read antidepressants in a bipolar mind can make the illness worse. Plus, I have a little boy. I don't know how a diagnosis would affect me and as a result him. It's all just a bit daunting tbh

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Yes, but some things have changed since your mum was first treated. Some medications are no longer used. Also there are therapies to use. As the mechanism of the two conditions are different so is treatment. It's really important to get the correct diagnosis. If not, you won't be able to learn what you can do help control your condition. I do get that it's frightening and it seems like you are always at the doctors. But this could make a huge difference to you and your family. Think about it and talk.

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For your son mum getting right treatment for right condition will be better than mum getting the wrong medication.

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Mm. That's true. Where would I even begin though? What if my doctor assumes it to be depression??

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Maybe if you can sit down and write out times you know you've been up and times when down. I'm not sure how they diagnose bipolar but they do need information about at least one upper and one downer period. It may be they assess you over a few months getting you to keep a mood diary. Bipolar can cycle very quickly between the phases so sometimes it's not over weeks but hours. Given what you've said in the posts I think that sort of info will help. As I said it's quite common not to be diagnosed straight away as manic episodes just seen as good times. Let doc know if family history as this also adds up. Bipolar can have genetic factors but it doesn't mean you can pass it on. Other elements come into play to trigger the condition also.

You might be scared because of your mum. Having a mentally ill parent is hard, like any illness and it may have affected you. But you aren't your mum. The times are different, the care is different, the treatment is different. You can manage this condition.

[Searching123]

I'll do that. You've been so helpful. Youre actually amazing. Thank you so much

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And let us know how you get on especially if new diagnosis- what you go through can help others in same situation. If we talk, we learn, we understand more, and focus on what really helps. Best of luck.