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#1
Apr 25, 2008, 09:30 PM
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Anyone have any good suggestions for getting over depression tiredness?
I am so tired...even if I try and do something, I just want to sleep. All day I say " I am so tired." Even my dogs are tired. 
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#2
Apr 25, 2008, 09:41 PM
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hi riptide..... ive heard visualization and meditation techniques can motivate us if practiced over time...
simply imagine yourself doing an activity you'd like to be doing.... play the sequence of events in your mind like a movie... imagine the details.. are you on a bike? ride the bike in your inner movie for awhile.... practice and maybe you will find yourself doing it? sounds good in theory i guess.. good wishes |
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Apr 25, 2008, 09:56 PM
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((((((((((riptide))))))))))
I haven't had a lot of experience with wanting to sleep all the time. I have felt very worn out and didn't really want to move and not getting anything done made me feel even worse. I am currently trying to correct at least some of it by making myself do what I need to get done, it helps me a little bit. I know I am not being much help but I figured I would share my experiences. 
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#4
Apr 25, 2008, 10:55 PM
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Riptide, I am going through this right now. For the last week plus, I just want to sleep. Doing anything else feels emotionally and physically overwhelming.
I am just simply letting it happen. I'm resting and reading (when I can: sometimes even that is too much) and sleeping a lot more than usual. Something will come along to nudge me out of this eventually... for now I am allowing it to happen. I've discovered that sometimes when I just go with the flow instead of fighting it or judging it as no good, it resolves fairly soon on it's own. |
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#5
Apr 26, 2008, 12:36 AM
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I feel so much like this that Tired should've been my user name. This isn't so much advice as it is just saying you're definately not alone. I've been tired of being tired! Without sounding too morbid, sleep has always been almost intoxicating to me because it's the closest thing to not having to be here anymore when that's what you need at the time. My choice of escape through any difficult time. That said, I hope you feel better.
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Apr 26, 2008, 08:47 AM
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Apr 26, 2008, 12:37 PM
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You know I don't know if the tiredness is because of depression or because of meds or because I need to exercise or what..but it sucks.
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Apr 26, 2008, 04:23 PM
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Maybe vitamins would help? I know it does help some people but of course we are all different.
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Apr 26, 2008, 08:02 PM
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I am experiencing this too.
The past week or so has been horrible for me...it started with the severe depression, but now that my mood's lifting I'm having a hard time staying out of bed and I just want to sleep away everything. I don't know what's going on, either....maybe it's something in the air... Hang in there! |
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#10
Apr 28, 2008, 06:40 PM
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I could have written this myself. I think part of it, for me at least, is that I haven't been around people a lot lately, and I definately do better when I'm interacting with folks. That's probably why I'm such a strong extravert on the Myers-Briggs. ;-) Hang in there and be good to youself.
JMB |
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#11
Apr 28, 2008, 10:22 PM
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I have spent so much of my life in bed because of depression...its crazy. I had to get on meds and in therapy. It still took awhile to get out of it. As hard as it was for me, I had to force myself to exercise. I know, it is the last thing you want to do and just thinking about it is painful, but I had to get out and walk or bike or work my punching bag. I had to start slow--some days I could only do it for 5 mins, but I slowly got better. Hang in there. How is your diet? Are you eating healthy?
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#12
Apr 29, 2008, 07:36 PM
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Dear Riptide,
So sorry that you are so tired. I have been having this problem for the past month or so. It was getting to the point where I was so sick and tired of being tired, and I became even more depressed. What I finally did was go to my internist to be medically checked out. I thought that it might has been something physical and I was worried. It turned out that medically I was fine; which was a big load off my mind. The Dr. advised me to go to my P Dr., he said that he thought it was my depression. Sure enough it was. I am not sure what meds you are on so I don't know what you do, except to do what I did. You need to find out where the problem is through a Dr., so that you and the Dr. can find a solution. My P Dr ended up adding a new med to my meds. Mostly for the no energy and no motivation problem. I hope that this has helped you. Nina52. |
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#13
Apr 30, 2008, 02:48 PM
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Exercise, exercise, exercise.
Even if you just lie back and do some leg raises to start. Mobility helps lift the depression and it tells the body you need more energy which the body will then provide.If you are inactive, the brain gets the message to reduce energy levels. |
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Apr 30, 2008, 03:47 PM
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Riptide,
Medication is the answer for me. I take a stimulant (Provigil) for this problem and wouldn't have a life without it. I know it's not for everyone, but it's the best answer I've found yet. |
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May 02, 2008, 11:38 PM
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I don't know if this works or if I have a placebo effect when using, whatever, here are some things that came to mind that I have done.
B vitamins - there are some natural formulas - from the health food store - called 'energize' or something like that - I loved them! Then there are other energy boosters that work in the cells, to energize - ask an herbalist at the store. l-carnatine for metabolism, and omega 3-6-9 for how we should be eating. Then there is green tea - healthy, wonderful anti-oxidant green teas! And an occasional glass of red wine or a beer if allowed - does wonders for digestion, heart, and circulation. If I need energy. these are my go-to's. Be well, night
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May 03, 2008, 12:49 PM
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I agree with Nightbird. I take all of the above and Believe me it had helped tremendously. Please use caution and check with your Dr before taking other medicaiton with the medications that you are now taking. I hope things get better for you soon. Take care. Soidhonia
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#17
May 05, 2008, 11:30 AM
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I wish I had some suggestions, but unfortunately I'm feeling the same way lately. It really bites feeling so lethargic, I know.
 Hope things soon will be on an upswing for us all dealing with this horrible feeling. Take care, DE
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May 05, 2008, 12:27 PM
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tired as well, hope it gets better
i try to exercise abit |
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#19
May 05, 2008, 05:28 PM
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oh, i forgot, a little cup of coffee has antioxidants in it.
also, the Emergen-C packets that you peal open and add to juice or water - well the super energy boosters are good, in flavors you might like, maybe tangerine? I buy those at Trader Joes' but you can find them almost everywhere at a decent price ... they are worth it!!!!! peace, nightbird 
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