Hello, MimiBhaduri!
severe depression: yes; no antidepressant medication has ever given me significant relief; in my case, a benzodiazepine medication (similar to your xanax) has been more helpful
tiredness: yes; in my case, tiredness seems to be "multifactorial" -- circadian rhythm disordering, medication side effects, an autoimmune disorder, etc. (It may be a rather good thing you are taking thyronorm.)
panic attacks: no, not really; I am, however, subject to "episodes" where anxiety plays a role
persistent drowsiness: not exactly; in my case I'd call it persistent but
erratic drowsiness that interferes with normal daily activities
pain: no, not chronic physical pain
I did live a fairly functional life up until a point. Over time it became more and more difficult to do less and less.
You are taking thyronorm. Taking that medication may be an indication your depression does not exist in a medical vacuum; your situation is probably a product of
both body
and brain. Unfortunately, it is my experience that once a person has a mental health diagnosis, medical personnel (and family/friends) tend to read all symptoms in the singular light of such a diagnosis and ignore other possibilities.
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Originally Posted by MimiBhaduri0
I am drowsy the whole day, can't drag myself out of bed before the evening.
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Do you find you have more energy at night, or even after midnight? (No need to answer.)