Depresion and tiredness do go hand in hand together.
It is good that you do work although not necessarily in a job that you can enthuse about (but who can?).
When I've read your posts I did wonder whether you had depression, but didnt like to ask to be honest. 8-9 hours sleep is as said, not a huge sleep.. That is pretty much a nice length of sleep. Depression comes in many shapes and sizes.... One shape doesn't fit all, but tiredness is one of the biggest symptoms. Don't forget too that drugs can have side effects of tiredness.
You probably won't notice it immediately, but as summer months and longer days occur, then you will find thatt excessive yawning will naturally reduce (and I doubt if you will even notice).
It sounds as if you have enough problems to contend with (sciatica/migraines) without adding to your concerns.
Seriously, it may be worthwhile jyst asking your gp to check your thyroid and B12 functioning out explaining that you just would like reassurance over your tiredness... Then really you ought to look at how to get the "depression" label lifted.
Eveeybody unless physically injured should be able to go to work and come home and have an hour of activity and enjoyment at least....something that they look forward to ie evendoing kids homework with them, or walking dogs, or in my case upholstery. My reasoning on depression (certainly not nhs reasoning) is if you cant say every day that you have had an hours enjoyment and activity then you are not a modern, living human. Years ago, there was wars, coal miners strikes, no xboxes, no kindles etc... Really think is my advice.... Are you really getting at least one full hours enjoyment and activity everyday.. If not, try to...
I haven't got major depression just mild depression apparently because there are causes of why I am depressed and I was put on tablets but I stopped taking them because well they was making me feel "happier" but they wasn't getting rid of my main problems etc plus I was scared that I was going to end up relying on them. As for the sleep it varies really its between 9:30 and 11 really, depending on how engrossed I am in my book! Ha!
Most days I have atleast an hour of enjoyment....until I have to come home as to which I am then ALWAYS unhappy! I hate this house so much, which is the main cause of my depression and no one seems to understand well I dont think they do. My Doctor has tried getting me out of this house but well the council are useless and aren't doing anything.
But first I will try and cut down on all the "bad" foods that I shouldnt really be eating and see if that helps with my tiredness etc and if not then i will take it from there to go to the doctors and request for those tests!!
Thank you though
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