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Depression or just lethargy?

oohum02
oohum02
I feel that there is such a stigma with the term depression these days. I have gotten to the point where I get anxious if I start to feel kind of down or tired because I worry that I have a case of depression!!!

I never suffered from depression until my anxiety started giving me a hard time and now I don't think I'm depressed but after a long day I just don't want to do anything at home like cooking or cleaning. It's not something that lasts for days on end so how does one go about realizing the difference and if I was depressed, so what? Why do I get so freaked out about it!!!!!
dazedanconfusedd
dazedanconfusedd
I am not sure about this. I have suffered from depression all my life , along with panic issues, but I DO know that when I have a really bad day with my panic attacks...I feel like just laying down and sleeping for DAYS! There are even days I actually get 12 hours of sleep due to my not wanting to do a thing. People sometimes call me lazy, but they just do not understand how bad I feel!
deleted_user
deleted_user
You're probably not depressed, just butt ass tired! I have been feeling that too. Like a bear needing to hibernate. The antidepressants might have a little to do with it maybe. I get the "fear" of depression. I was actually telling my hubby that this morning. I get tired, so I get anxious "thinkin'" I'm gonna go into that "dark place".But like I am doing today, chalk it up for fatigue and nothing else!
MamaShannon
MamaShannon
I'm so glad you asked about this. I've been feeling the same way. My anxiety has been all-consuming lately, and there are times when I don't feel like doing a thing. Am I depressed? Does depression come and go so quickly? Yeah, I feel sad at times. But I'm also so very exhausted. It's so nice to know I'm not alone!
MaRhianna
MaRhianna
I think that when we are anxious we use up a lot of energy and muscles are tense. If this goes on every day, then we get tired physically and mentally. This maybe explains your tiredness.
Also anxiety and depression go hand in hand.
In my case it started with extreme anxiety which lasted for a long time. I was unable to control it and subsequently I became depressed because I could not do the things I wanted to do.
It seems to be a vicious circle unfortunately, unless you keep the anxiety feelings in control.