[seesaw]

Hi all,

So I had to get up at 6am to be at work by 7am (which is two hours earlier than normal) due to a early AM work event that I had to go to...I was really hoping that I could push through to the end of the day (5pm), but I just don't see that's going to happen. I think I'm going to have to take an extended lunch break and go home (fortunately I'm only 10 minutes away) and take a little nap.

I feel terrible for having to do so, but I'm struggling so hard right now to stay awake. The depression just takes all the energy out of me so quickly. I'll wake up and be fine and get ready for work and have some energy, but the process of getting ready to work and getting to work takes everything out of me.

I need help staying awake right now.

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[StrawberryFieldsss]

Can you get up from your desk for a minute ... maybe go in the kitchen and get some tea... get outside for a couple of minutes and walk for a bit? That always used to help me.

[Yzen]

I would suggest taking breaks when you can. Add variety to the day...maybe find a way to take a walk (even if it is just around the building).

I have an all day meeting tomorrow from morning into the evening; we have visitors coming to our company. Funny....I feel so tired today in anticipation of tomorrow's meeting and have the same concern about keeping awake tomorrow. I am probably going to be careful not to eat a big lunch and bring some snacks for energy.

[seesaw]

Thanks you guys for the quick replies. I had an energy drink and started working on some tasks on my task list, and that has helped wake me up. It doesn't matter how often I get up from my desk, the moment I sit down I start to feel drained again. I need to figure out why that is... Do I find my work boring? I know I still feel really new to this position and lost sometimes because I don't know things and I feel bad having to bother other people for help.

I may make some tea in a little bit to help me get through the morning. I just try to stay focused though...

I was wondering though, does anyone think it would be helpful to have a sticky post in the Work forum about strategies for coping at work? I think it would be very helpful.

I will PM Doc John about it.

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[Yzen]

Originally Posted by seesaw

I know I still feel really new to this position and lost sometimes because I don't know things and I feel bad having to bother other people for help.

I feel bad asking people for help at times, but people are usually happy to help and sometimes view it as a compliment that you chose them to turn to. I usually try to figure things out first and if I feel it is taking me too long, I will ask someone for help. They usually appreciate that I tried to do it on my own first.

Being new to a position can be uncomfortable for a while and that might be where you feel drained. That might go away once you have been longer in the position.

[seesaw]

Yzen, I think you're very right. I've always known that at many jobs it can take a whole year of going through the whole calendar before you really know the job, and this one is very much like that. Because I work on an annual calendar, so every month (or day) there is something new that maybe I've done in a previous organization, but I haven't done it at this organization so I need a little help knowing who to gather information from.

So I think there are days when I feel really good and productive because I can zoom through stuff on my desk, and then there are days that feel like my first week again because it's something new that I need to figure out lots of logistics on...and logistics is not my strength.

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[baseline]

I get like this at work also see. I don't sleep and then work 12 hour shifts. Luckily for me I am able to be mobile and its very hectic.Drinking ice water and coffee helps some. If I get a break I try to put my feet up and meditate or rest my eyes. sometimes that helps. Maybe you could go for a walk on your break or after lunch . good luck see

[seesaw]

Another day of exhaustion at work, and this one is only an 8 hour day. When I got home from work yesterday, I was so exhausted that I walked and fed the dog, then went to bed at 6pm. I don't understand why I can't just have some energy and motivation. Why does it have to be such a struggle to be awake at work? Better yet, why can't I just have a cot in my office and take naps every 2 hours and do all my work in between my naps. I would probably get the same amount of work done...if not more, lol.

Well, I can't crash out tonight, and that's probably good. I'll probably sleep better if I'm forced to stay awake later. I have to go to a ACA meeting right after work and I'm going to cook myself some dinner tonight, which I know doesn't seem like a big deal, but when you have severe depression, tying your shoe laces is a big deal, lol.

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[Yzen]

Being tired at work is a problem for me too. I talked with my regular doctor about possible causes for fatigue. She sent me to specials to check my thyroid checked, digestive system, etc. The only thing that my doc discovered was a mild anemia (that does contribute some to fatigue). I concluded most of my exhaustion is from anxiety and depression. I work hard mentally to get through the day. Somehow I have to find ways to make the day less mentally draining and maybe then I would have more energy.

I am going to keep working on it.

[seesaw]

You and me both, Yzen!

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[phoenix7]

HAVE YOU HAD BLOOD TESTS? YOU MAY BE VIT d AND B DEFICIENT - ARE YOU EATING RIGHT ? THESE ARE THE FIRST THINGS TO LOOK AT - YES DEPRESSION DRAINS YOU - I KNOW THAT WELL - BUT ALSO LOOK AT THE PHYSICAL SIDES OF THINGS

sorry for the caps - doing a fly by so dont have time to retype - forgive me

P7

[seesaw]

Haha, no worries on the all caps. I have had blood tests and they didn't show anything. I do eat right and I have tried forcing myself to eat extremely healthy and exercise but nothing works. I have wondered if I suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome.

Thanks for the suggestions.
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