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Depression Related Forums => Depression Central => Topic started by: bb on November 12, 2012, 04:54:53 PM

Title: lack of energy
Post by: bb on November 12, 2012, 04:54:53 PM

This year has been the toughest & one of the things I have noticed is my lack of energy.  I haven't got the same amount I used to have and are faced with the possible exhaustion / burnout stage. If this ever going to change, I keep trying to do more but it's just not getting better :((

Title: Re: lack of energy
Post by: nocaph on November 13, 2012, 07:07:54 PM

Hi bb,

Just checked through your previous posts to get the a fuller story  :P I understand you're on Vitamin B12 and do you have thyroid issues?  Obviously the depression is gonna affect your energy levels but those two are notorious for making you feel exhausted.  What's being done with regards medication for your health issues (including depression)?

Title: Re: lack of energy
Post by: bb on November 13, 2012, 07:50:40 PM

I'm on 40 mg citalopram vitamin b12 has had no effect. Just can't shake it this has been hardest year yet.

Title: Re: lack of energy
Post by: nocaph on November 14, 2012, 02:21:45 PM

Can you tell us what's made it difficult for you this year bb? :)

Title: Re: lack of energy
Post by: bb on November 14, 2012, 02:38:24 PM

This year I had a breakdown in February , I haven't been myself since . I'm having to change a lot of things my daily living and work has been greatly effected. I don't know why I had an episode it just happens. I've been diagnosed with recurrent depressive disorder.

Title: Re: lack of energy
Post by: bb on November 14, 2012, 02:40:33 PM

Also I've no issues with my thyroid . Tho today I have made an appointment to see my doctor again :(

Title: Re: lack of energy
Post by: nocaph on November 14, 2012, 08:26:12 PM

What's going on there?  And have you tried any other antidepressants?  Citalopram seems to be the first-in-line one they try and doesn't seem to work with a lot of people I know.

Title: Re: lack of energy
Post by: bb on November 15, 2012, 07:32:54 AM

I've had citalopram for about 6 years . Been ok on it

Title: Re: lack of energy
Post by: sad sack on November 15, 2012, 09:58:42 AM

What is your diet / water / alcohol intake like!?!?

As they say, rubbish in, rubbish out...

You need to fuel your body correctly to get the best out of it, I know it's hard sometimes, but a good, quality diet, lots of water and only a few alcoholic drinks can do wonders for your energy levels and overall health... especially during the bad times...

I find that I actually eat even better when I am down.... maybe because when I am happy, I'm out and about... but when I'm going through a darker period, I really try hard to make the diet as healthy as possible...

 ;)

Title: Re: lack of energy
Post by: bb on November 15, 2012, 11:12:47 AM

My diet is fine & I hardly drink as it affects my energy the next day.