Absolutely shattered, but why?

[shushitsonnow]

I'm hoping someone will be able to shed some light onto this...

I'm constantly really, really tired. I am only really happy in bed and could sleep all day long.

I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety about six months ago and have been on Citalopram since then (40mg per day for past couple of months) and the ocassional Diazepam. I haven't taken Diazepam for about a month, but feel almost drugged at the moment because I'm so tired. Can Citalpram be the cause? Could it be something else? I've started taking an iron supplement and a multi-vitamin/mineral tablet daily, just in case. I'm eating normally, but am not doing much exercise - never have. I have a three year old and work part-time from home - so nothing too strenuous.

It's getting me down. It's annoying my DH (although he isn't letting on). Life's becoming a genuine struggle because of this fatigue.

I've mentioned it to my CPN and Social Worker, but they don't seem concerned.

Thanks all.

I have had extreme postnatal anxiety and when it's been at its worst I have been very, very fatuigued. To the point of exhaustion at one point. After a particularly bad panic attack in which I ended up in hospital it was explained to me tat having anxiety can be as tiring as running a marathon as your mind literally does. not. stop.

Now being the worrier I am that explanation didn't stop me worrying about the exhaustion as it was so physical some days, where I literally felt I was having to lift one leg and then the other. But at least it's one explanation. Hope it helps :)

That not tat!