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exhaustion

caites13
caites13

I suffer from bi-polar with persistent low-grade depression to top it off. So even when i'm hypomanic, i'm depressed. Anyways, lately i feel myself slipping into depression. I find myself with zero energy for anything. I'm constantly nauseous, and can't motivate myself to go to the gym or do anything besides work. I find myself pushing my friends away, and even possible love interest. I don't think i've ever been this exhausted during a depression phasee. I went to the doctor to make sure i wasn't low in iron or anything. everything checked out. So i guess it's the depression. I am just so tired.

getbacktoserenity
getbacktoserenity
Did you get your thyroid checked as well? Hypothyroidism can cause such sudden drops in mood. It's quite a common diagnosis.
caites13
caites13
I did. Yeah. All good.
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Along with seeing your doctor, do you talk with a counselor or therapist? They can really help with depression. When you are depressed, I know how hard it is to function with even the smallest tasks. Try to think as positive as you can and spend time with others who are positive. Try to include some fun things into your activities. Do things that interest you. I find it is best for me if I try to keep myself busy and be around people who are positive and fun to be with. It helps to keep the negative thoughts from slipping in. I hope you feel better soon. Continue to talk with us on this site, Everyone is willing to listen and give support.
Robin-Mc
Robin-Mc
I was talking to my daughter about my depression, she can tell when I'm slipping down that hole, and she said she's noticed that when I'm sad I sometimes mistake it for depression. She's right. Any unpleasantness in my life seems to morph into depression for me, even on my meds. She reminded me sadness is just a part of life, we all feel it at times. But sadness can morph into depression, like I said before, and last far longer than the sadness would have, if I was able to face it for what it is. As if, over the yrs, depression has become my coping mechanism. It bewilders me to think I have such a difficult time living with my feelings. So today I'm digging harder, trying to understand why depression is my go- to coping mechanism. Trying to understand what's behind it. There is no pill to make us happy, or normal, whatever that is! But our minds can be changed if we want them to badly enough.