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Will I always be like this?

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bexxboo · 02/01/2022 09:39

Ok I'm ALWAYS exhausted, and irritable. Even if I eat 3 meals a day and get a good nights sleep I'm just absolutely wiped out come about 2pm.
I also have constant headaches even though I drink plenty of water and get plenty of fresh air and exercise. I just don't have the energy or motivation I see most people have.

For example, I avoid anything social, as again social interactions leave me so drained and tired. I know this sounds absolutely ridiculous 😂 I was talking to my friend yesterday and just felt myself zoning out and saying shut up in my head...is that normal?

I wasn't like this before I met my daughters dad. He was emotionally abusive and I have done a lot of work on myself to heal.

I do take sertraline for depression but it doesn't lift my mood it just helps me cope.

I've started to think I'm always going to be like this, I miss getting excited for things, now i just avoid anything that means being to far from my home for too long.

It takes every bit of strength I have left to be a good mum, I have a very happy funny little daughter (no idea how as I'm pretty damn miserable)

Just wanted some advice and guidance, I've had counselling, tried every anti depressant, practiced yoga, mindfulness, journaled, healthier diet, walks, reading. Nothing seems to help.

OP posts:
Sarahlou63 · 02/01/2022 12:49

Have you had your thyroid levels checked? (Or a full blood work up?).

bluejelly · 02/01/2022 12:53

Could you be anaemic? Worth talking to your doctor

Someonemustknowtheanswer · 02/01/2022 15:39

I'm the same (except the emotional abuse). I am thoroughly exhausted come lunchtime. Bedtime is my favourite time of day.

ACCx · 02/01/2022 15:45

Hey, I am also on sertraline and find myself more tired than usual some days. I think it can also be a side effect from the medication. I am like you also where i try to avoid some things. Sometimes i'll be out socialising and i just suddenly get fed up and want to go home. Try and do more things that you enjoy and that you actually want to do. x

bexxboo · 02/01/2022 15:47

I've had everything checked and I'm absolutely fine.

Yes I'm the same as PP I'm okay for maybe an hour then I think I would much rather be at home doing my own thing, keeping up with conversations can be draining.

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Elieza · 02/01/2022 15:52

Could you have ME chronic fatigue?

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