Anyone else feeling exhausted constantly?

[mob]

So, I've been wondering if I'm the only one who has this? I mean physically, as well as mentally.

This is also one of my main reasons for CTB. It's been over 9 months where I just feel constantly drained and exhausted, to the point where whenever I can, I lay in bed and do absolutely nothing. I've missed work due to it multiple times as well.

I wake up, I'm exhausted. Everything exhausts me, even the smallest tasks. Before this started, I thought I was doing better when I moved away from my abusive mother. But the exhaustion just threw me back into this hole and nothing helps. I've even tried antidepressants which were supposed to give me more energy but instead they drained me even more to the point where I missed 6 days of work in 2 weeks. And that multiple times as well. Everything just feels so slow, somehow.

I honestly don't believe I was even born to live long, or have a good life. Maybe I was just born to die early.

I just physically can't do anything without feeling extrewmely exhausted and needing hours of rest to recover from whatever I was doing, no matter how much of a small thing it is.

 

[josephk]

yes, im with you

 

[Unbelonging]

I understand, there are times when everything exhausts me. They usually happen after something reminds me of a memory that I don't want to think about. When that happens, sometimes even if I'm not doing anything and just lying down, I find it troublesome to exist and have thoughts and I feel exhausted by it. Sleep is supposed to get rid of your exhaustion but sometimes I wake up feeling even more exhausted because of nightmares. During those times I just spend my whole day just going through the motions and not thinking about anything, just acting like a robot, with my mind somewhere else while my body does the necessary actions

 

[outrider567]

I understand, there are times when everything exhausts me. They usually happen after something reminds me of a memory that I don't want to think about. When that happens, sometimes even if I'm not doing anything and just lying down, I find it troublesome to exist and have thoughts and I feel exhausted by it. Sleep is supposed to get rid of your exhaustion but sometimes I wake up feeling even more exhausted because of nightmares. During those times I just spend my whole day just going through the motions and not thinking about anything, just acting like a robot, with my mind somewhere else while my body does the necessary actions

I have nightmares all the time, and only sleep about 5 hours a night, but I'm not exhausted--I lie down a lot to try to rest

 

[mob]

I have nightmares all the time, and only sleep about 5 hours a night, but I'm not exhausted--I lie down a lot to try to rest

Unfortunately, I'm at a point where laying down doesn't help with exhaustion either. It's constant.

 

[Daxter_87]

I totally understand you, same here. I am utterly worn out – both physically and mentally – and done with life; it's been that way ever since I reached puberty. It's no wonder you are tired all the time, given the tedious nature of existence – we have to do loads of chores to maintain our bodies, work to earn enough money to survive, attend medical appointments due to health issues, etc.

To put it bluntly, it's a pile of crap, so don't feel bad for being exhausted; it's the most natural reaction to such a wearisome and unnecessary experience.

Best wishes to you.

 

[ChronicPain23]

I lie down all day, I don't have the strength to do anything else.

 

[mob]

I totally understand you, same here. I am utterly worn out – both physically and mentally – and done with life; it's been that way ever since I reached puberty. It's no wonder you are tired all the time, given the tedious nature of existence – we have to do loads of chores to maintain our bodies, work to earn enough money to survive, attend medical appointments due to health issues, etc.

To put it bluntly, it's a pile of crap, so don't feel bad for being exhausted; it's the most natural reaction to such a wearisome and unnecessary experience.

Best wishes to you.

Yeah, living is just a big, tiring chore. Thank you, this made me feel a bit more understood.

 

[Jolene79]

I know that severe loss of hope and depression can make you feel this way. Just to be annoying tho - serious vitamin deficiencies cause severe emotional and physical issues for many. I'm on a few groups where so many people are losing it badly with crippling deficiency symptoms. If there's any strength or will to survive in you the key ones are

Iron / ferritin
B12
Vitamin D

Many thyroid issues cause these problems you describe also.

Doctors are shit and use low perimeters. Online, most people recommend aiming for much higher levels than doctors follow.

I'm really sorry if you don't give a shit anymore and this doesn't matter based on other struggles you have. But in case it helps anyone manage their suffering

 

[mob]

I know that severe loss of hope and depression can make you feel this way. Just to be annoying tho - serious vitamin deficiencies cause severe emotional and physical issues for many. I'm on a few groups where so many people are losing it badly with crippling deficiency symptoms. If there's any strength or will to survive in you the key ones are

Iron / ferritin
B12
Vitamin D

Many thyroid issues cause these problems you describe also.

Doctors are shit and use low perimeters. Online, most people recommend aiming for much higher levels than doctors follow.

I'm really sorry if you don't give a shit anymore and this doesn't matter based on other struggles you have. But in case it helps anyone manage their suffering

Thanks for your input! I do have a Vitamin D deficiency, but definitely not as bad as it used to be, so I don't think that's the problem - my iron levels are also normal and B12 too. I get everything checked like, once a month or once every two months or so. However, I've got two diagnosed illnesses that also have nothing to do with exhaustion. I believe it's just my mental health showing itself through physical symptoms.

Again, thank you :)

 

[Walilamdzii]

This is the best description of what I'm currently going through. I also see no point in ANYTHING at all, the whole setup of society, things I used to enjoy... it all seems totally absurd. I've basically given up, but I'm kind of hanging on for a few more months (is the current plan), I mean I'm never left alone so it's a bit hard to ctb but doing anything fills me with a palpable sense of dread.

 

[SenseOfLoss]

Same…

 

[immrw]

Yes. I go to work, pass out at 8pm, sleep til 7am, and repeat. Life feels meaningless.

 

[BlazingBob]

I've been dealing with crippling exhaustion for close to 5 years. I have 4 sleep disorders including severe RLS and likely CFS/ME. Without fail I wake up infinitely more tired than when I went to bed. Long before these issues reared their ugly heads I dealt with severe treatment resistant depression. I just lie in bed most of the day because I'm too exhausted to do anything else. I haven't taken a shower in over 2 weeks because I just don't have the energy and when I do I'm completely wiped out. I can't go on like this forever because I'm going broke. Being in this condition and being forced to sit on the sidelines has helped me see the world for what it really is. To answer your original question, yes I can absolutely relate to the exhaustion. It's the bane of my hopefully soon to be terminated existence.

 

[bedhead_baby]

Yes. When you live with depression, on top of everything else in life like work, school, physical injury, personal care and responsibilities, you have no time to really rest. You're on survival mode, and sleep is not enough. We're not made to live in survival mode 24/7.

 

[anhed0nia]

I'm sure you've already investigated this angle but it sounds like chronic fatigue syndrome. I have some kind of problem that fits under that umbrella term, one of my more obvious symptoms is that coffee most often makes me feel groggy and unfocused, or will put me right to sleep. I won't pretend to experience this problem on your level, but I know what it's like when everything feels like drudgery emotionally, and at the same time your body just isn't willing to do anything. A deadly combination.

 

[downndone2]

Yes, pretty much lay around other than work.

 

[locked*n*loaded]

Absolutely. Constantly. Long-term depression will do that to you. Trying to get anything done is a chore.

 

[mob]

I'm sure you've already investigated this angle but it sounds like chronic fatigue syndrome. I have some kind of problem that fits under that umbrella term, one of my more obvious symptoms is that coffee most often makes me feel groggy and unfocused, or will put me right to sleep. I won't pretend to experience this problem on your level, but I know what it's like when everything feels like drudgery emotionally, and at the same time your body just isn't willing to do anything. A deadly combination.

That would make sense for me, I did some research and it sounds a lot like what I have - however, can't be sure until I have a diagnosis. I'm sorry you're feeling like this though. :(

@bedhead_baby Yes, it is quite though - I can barely do my 8 hours of work, and feel like I'm constantly stressed.

@locked*n*loaded sending you, @BlazingBob, @immrw, @SenseOfLoss and @Walilamdzii digital hugs

 

[bedhead_baby]

That would make sense for me, I did some research and it sounds a lot like what I have - however, can't be sure until I have a diagnosis. I'm sorry you're feeling like this though. :(

@bedhead_baby Yes, it is quite though - I can barely do my 8 hours of work, and feel like I'm constantly stressed.

@locked*n*loaded sending you, @BlazingBob, @immrw, @SenseOfLoss and @Walilamdzii digital hugs

I get that. I've moved to 10-11 hour days with an extra day off, but I've ended up covering for people who quit and I can barely see straight by the end of the day I get so tired. I was told changing my diet would help. Eating healthier, trying to exercise, lost 30lbs, still exhausted :P

 

[Sweet Tart]

For years, I have been constantly tired and no amount of sleep is enough. I've never had a doctor take it seriously. I have some endocrine issues and excess body weight, so they just tell me to exercise. But I can't even get up in the morning to hold a job. I used to have a lot of energy and would zip around, despite my weight, depression, etc.

 

[stage4johnny]

Same…

Me too!

 

[mob]

For years, I have been constantly tired and no amount of sleep is enough. I've never had a doctor take it seriously. I have some endocrine issues and excess body weight, so they just tell me to exercise. But I can't even get up in the morning to hold a job. I used to have a lot of energy and would zip around, despite my weight, depression, etc.

oh my god I relate so much to this! it's always "exercise, eat more fruits and drink water" - like that's going to solve anything. Like yes, I get it- it helps some people, but not those who are chronically exhausted. Or depressed people. Exercise does quite the opposite for me - I don't get the dopamine rush at the end like others do, it just drains me even more.

 

[Techef]

I just physically can't do anything without feeling extrewmely exhausted and needing hours of rest to recover from whatever I was doing, no matter how much of a small thing it is.

I'm like this too. I have to plan out and prepare for small things like trips to get small amounts of groceries. Sometimes I have to rest for a whole day after doing some laundry. CTB prep is taking its toll on me in similar fashion. I don't have much time left, so I'm pushing myself past my limits so I can CTB before I become completely unable to function / homeless.

 

[sannoji]

yeah me too. after leaving my abusive home i thought it would get better but it didn't so i guess i'm stuck with this. even simple tasks are too tiring, i can't clean things up and it makes me feel awful. i don't want my house and things to be this messy but god i can't find the energy to clean it, ever

 

[suicidaleeyore]

I could sleep for 24 straight hours and wake up and still feel too exhausted to do anything but lay in bed