Depression Fatigue?

[GemmaPuddledDuck]

I have had problems with my mental health for a while now, and was put back on meds two months ago. Generally able to keep going with basic essential stuff apart from one stay in hospital.

Trouble is this time I have terrible fatigue, I am in bed from 11pm till 2pm, and even after I get up have no interest in getting involved. Kids are being looked after by Inlaws and DH is doing what he can between working.

Has anyone had such extreme fatigue, I am beginning to wonder if something else is going on.

Fatigue is a depression symptom but can also be a medication side effect. Did it only get so bad after you started the meds? After two months it should have gotten better if it was going to so you need to speak to your doc.

No the fatigue started before I stated taking the meds but has got worse.

I have spoken to my dr about it and they have added in another med but it hasn't made any difference.

Just wondering if this is something everyone with depression goes through or I need to push more...

Have you had a full physical checkup including blood tests? There can be many different reasons for fatigue. Has the meds improved your other symptoms?

I guess my feeling of despair at not being able to get out of bed to take DS into school have eased a bit on ADs. But then it is fairly miserable not being able to do something I have taken for granted.

Ryan, do you have experience of depression, because whilst your advice sounds very sensible I haven't been able to shop/plan meals for the family so am living on food which comes easily to hand and it's not easy to get out with 2 under 5s.

Hi sorry you are struggling. Depression can be exhausting. I also found the more I rested the harder it was to get up and active though.

Sounds like in laws and dh supportive with children but do you have other support - like a support worker to come to your house to help you get out with your dc? Most children centres ( for under 5's) offer support - so worth asking for some? A health visitor ( can phone them) is also useful.

Hard to cook from scratch when exhausted I know. Bananas are my easy food / no prep, easy to get when anyone does the shopping ( online) and last for quite a while. I eat a lot of fruit due to no energy to cook.

Thanks Star, I call it the viscious circle, just expected it to be getting easier by now.

Do try to grab fruit but always feel like eating rubbish when sat about.

I haven't gone for HV or family centre support, not sure what they would be able to do, anyone on here found them useful?