[LittleMouse]

I'm on about three different typs of psymeds and I think they are making me feel tired all the time. I'm on Lexapro, Desaryl and Risperdol. I have no energy, don't feel like doing anything except sit around all day. I know there are things I shold be doing but I really have no interest in anything much. It makes me feel so worthless and I want to get off my meds but I'm scared of the depression.

[Sabrina]

Firstly, I understand completely what you are going through. I felt this with meds and without. Infact, I am going through this right now without the added help of meds.

I understand feeling worthless, but please know that it is not your fault. You are not being lazy but rather, you are a victim of meds and depression.

I only crawled out of bed at 11am this morning - I would stay in my bed all day long if I could.

Some days are much easier than others though.

Hang in there! You are not worthless!

[LittleMouse]

I feel the same way...could stay in bed all day and have in fact done that from time to time. I make myself get up but then I don't have the energy to do much of anything.

[Apis]

Hi Little Mouse,

I feel the same way. I agree with Sabrina, you aren't lazy and to go down that road will only make you more tired and depressed and continue the cycle. Sometimes I just tell myself it's OK to rest. I would if I had *any other medical condition* that didn't carry the stigma of depression. Sleep can be restorative.

As for the meds, I've been on Rispedal before and it made me VerY tired. I am starting to get the (horrific) idea that people with psych issues are medicated to the gills, with no benefit-only side-effects and more self-loathing. If it goes on any longer (the extreme tiredness), please bring it up with the prescribing doctor.

You are certainly not worthless, you are trying to deal the best you can with an illness.

Take care, treat yourself as you would a good friend.

HuG,
~Em

[stefano]

It's really tragic that we depressed persons have to feel "worthless", as if feeling depressed wasn't enough. Just repeat to yourself again and again: "this is a serious illness, I'm doing my best". Since you got out of bed, and are now typing at the PC, that was heroic. It is heroic for all of us.

[chalmette70043]

I wish i had the spirit you guys have.

[Direction]

I agree with a lot that has been said...what does your pdoc think of the lack of energy?

[wickedwings]

yeah, i've been feeling the same way myself. it bothers me when i'm feeling overly sleepy and under a heavy mental fog with confusion that reigns. i have to keep reminding myself that medications are like going through experiments in order to find one that works without all those side effects weighing me down. i have a great pdoc that is interested in helping me and understanding me. depression is an illness, and some people wil not understand that. we just got to live somehow and stick together, since we understand each other. if you have a supportive family, consider yourself very fortunate because too many don't have this support. i'm grateful to have my family's understanding and support. try my mom's advice she gave me this morning: just sit outside (under the shade, if it's hot in your area - stay cool!) and don't worry about doing anything. who cares what people think.

[bebu]

I feel tired all the time too. This has been the same off and on for the past 2 years, meds or no meds. I think alot has to do with the depression itself. You are not lazy, it is a disease, I mean who would wish this on themselves?? Who would choose to stay in bed instead of being with friends enjoying themselves? I have lost all interest in anything but sleep. Not much help, I know, but at least you know you are not alone

[Fuzzybear]

((((((((( LittleMouse ))))))))))