tired and weak and need help

[darkerqt1]

Ok I'm not to sure if I have depression or not. I know I deal with anxiety but the doctors think I might have gotten it through genetics because of my mom. My mother is manic depressive and bi-polar and I don't feel depressed but I feel tired and weak all the time and it seems like I want to go back to sleep after ive been awake for a few hours. I could sleep 14 to 18 hours out of the day. My muscles hurt to and I am irritable as well. Are these signs of depression?

[apple]

Tiredness is a symptom of anxiety and also depression...Wanting to sleep and being able to sleep most of everyday away is common.   

I used to tell my hunny my favorite thing to do in the whole world was sleep, I was just soo tired all the time, and not only did it feel good emotionally to sleep, but My muscles were so weak it felt good to lay down.  It actually felt like I worked out just by being out of bed for a few hours...Its amazing what the brain will make your body feel like just to get what it wants.

These 2 disorders can often go hand in hand...maybe you should talk to your doctor about an anti-depressant.  Depression doesn't mean you only feel SAD all the time, You may only feel disengaged, or having no motivation for anything, or unable to get thru the day without needing to sleep.

Meds help me so I feel refreshed everyday and I can get thru the day without needing a nap, or feeling like that anymore.

There is light at the end of the tunnel...you can get thru this and enjoy life agian
Good luck to you

Apple

[darkerqt1]

Well thank you apple for the reply. It doesn't seem as though many people on here really want to answer any of my questions or anything like that. they just read the post and then leave. But I appreciate it very much.

[Denni]

Beware SSRIs, especially Paxil, if there is any possibility that you might have BP. A  lot of doctors are not aware of this, but SSRIs are not indicated if there is any possibility of you developing (hypo)mania. They can (and in my case Paxil/Seroxat  did) trigger personality changes. They can also lead to increased alcohol craving if you like a drink or two. Check out people's comments and experiences first.

[Josie]

I hope you have talked to your doctor.  It is important to let him know about you sleep habits.  I don't know if it is depression or anxiety related.  I do know how frustrating it is not to feel energy or motivation.  I also have anxiety along with major depression.  Both tend to totally wipe me out.   If it weren't for work, I would be in bed.  I have been sleeping about the same hours you are sleeping.  I wish you a good a night sleep at night and a full day of energy during the day very soon.   

[itsmeesindee]

Denni,

I do believe you side effect is rare.  There are many people out there who owe their lives to antidepressant.  I do agree it may not be for everybody, but for some people it is absolute necessary.

Cin

[GMan86]

I've had my fair share of days where I could sleep the day away. I still do have those days but I am driven to beat my depression as should you. Good Luck!