I am so incredibly exhausted all the time. It doesn't seem to matter how much sleep I get. I've been waking up in the morning feeling almost like I haven't slept at all, even though I've gotten 9 hours or so. My mood hasn't been too bad these last few weeks... but my frustration about my energy level is bringing me down. I'm also a bit worried that I'm going into my winter hibernation/worsening depression mode earlier than usual this year.
I've been working on managing my time better on my days off (I'm working a little over half-time right now)... I bought a day planner yesterday, and had good intentions of getting to most of the things I had written in for today. I did a few of them: went to therapy, went for a long-ish walk, applied for 3 jobs. But, I just had to lie down a few times and rest. I ended up, once again, not getting to some really important stuff that I've been neglecting.
I'm taking meds for depression, thryroid meds, Vitamin D and iron (they both were low last time I checked them), and am using my light therapy box. I've been trying to get some exercise in every day. I'm not sure what else I can do.
I'm wondering what has helped other people in dealing with the low energy part of depression...
|