[TheGagagirl1234]

For the past year I've been tired and unmotivated every day no matter how much I sleep. I've had sleep problems ever since I was little and even then I wasn't tired at all. I have autism and I'm also born with a heart defect. I recently got it checked out (I get it checked every second month), and there was nothing wrong with it. I am somewhat active and I excersise. I can't concentrate on anything at all. I used to love reading and writing stories but now I don't have motivation to do it especially when it comes to details and describing things. My fatigue seems to get worse, and I don't know why. It gets harder and harder for me to get up in the morning especially when I have to get up early but I'm still motivated enough to go to work.. I've tried to reduce my work time but it doesn't really help. What could be wrong?

[IrisBloom]

Have you had a physical exam in general? Could be blood sugar, hormones, a myriad of things. You should probably get to a GP as soon as you can.

It could also be the onset of depression.

It is positive you are physically active. Good job.

Try to catch some sunlight. I have found using a therapy lamp very helpful. It has resulted in an improved sleep pattern which I think is also responsible for an improved mood.

[TheGagagirl1234]

Originally Posted by rcat

It could also be the onset of depression.

It is positive you are physically active. Good job.

Thanks for your reply! I've thought about that also, and I've taken online tests for both stress and depression. My stress-factor is 128 according to the tests which is pretty high.. I always score moderate depression when I take tests for depression. I'm really confused because both stress and depression have many of the same symptoms.

[Thunder Bow]

Yes, stress can cause depression, thus the cross over of symptoms. Thus the two can be related. Seek Therapy if your depression becomes overwhelming.

I don't think it's been mentioned, but you could also get your thyroid tested, low thyroid causes tiredness

[TheGagagirl1234]

Sorry for bumping this up, but I feel terrible today.
It is like my energy and motivation is gone completely. I can't even manage small tasks such as making my bed
I tend to avoid exercise because I don't feel like it and I feel guilty right now because I've just made up an excuse to avoid one. I've always had sleeping problems but for the past year I've only had nightmares. I can't even remember what a good dream feels like anymore. When I'm alone I don't really think about wether I'm sad or not. I think nothing right now. My concentration only gets worse. I can't even concentrate on playing games anymore. The only thing I want to is surfing the web and listening to music. It's the only thing I feel like doing. I've given up writing stories because of that. I feel like there's no reason to live because I'm not good at anything besides writing.