I had a little trouble sleeping last night and the ringing returned to my ear again. The buzzing never returned, but the ringing bothered me. Once 1 am rolled around, I took a Xanax and was able to fall asleep.
I naturally woke up around 7 am and the ground was covered with snow. There was no way I could go to work yet, so I thought to go to bed. I ended up getting back up and shoveling my drive way and helped my roommate shovel out his car since he can't work from home. I then went back to bed and ended up sleeping until 11 30 am. I was not motivated to do anything for work, and I had a meeting at 2 pm to introduce me to my new project and team. I wasn't stressed or worried for the meeting, I just had no motivation or energy to care. Once I woke up, I made lunch, and was able to focus a little.
After my meeting, the roads were clearer and I decided to drive into my office since I was getting no work done at home. Once at work, I was able to get more done and was more productive even though there were only two of us in the entire office.
I came home happy that I accomplished somethings, made dinner, and watched another movie with my roommate. I am currently tired and plan on trying to fall asleep when I finish this post.
I really want to figure out this energy thing. The first day I was with the psychiatrist, she did not understand this extreme lack of energy. Again, I feel 100 times more energetic than I did two weeks ago, but I am still overly tired at weird parts of the day. I am hoping that with getting over this depression my energy will return, but we will see.
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Hey David,
ReplyDeleteIt's Anna...I posted on your 11 day post. I know where you are coming from with the lack of energy. It's Tue. afternoon 3:00pm here in Ohio and I'm just now getting up. The lack of energy/motivation has been a problem for me also. I'm wondering if I might have to take another drug to increase energy? I would hate to do that though.
Have you drank at all,while on this drug? My doctor said a few drinks are okay....but not to get plastered or anything. I haven't drank anything...I'm scared to. (Last night, I had the desire to.)
So, this is day 15 for me...(I'm one day behind you:) Like you, I'm wondering where the energy has gone??? And wondering what the heck is going on with this cold weather?? I keep thinking I'll be happier in spring...buying my first motorcycle in a couple weeks;) yea! The weather makes me anxious too.
Hope you are feeling more energetic today! I know you want to get back into the gym...sometime;) Do you drink coffee or energy drinks? keep us posted.
Best Wishes,
Anna
Hi Folks,
ReplyDeleteThought I'd give some input since I'm a bit further along (~2 mo at 10 mg and about 2 wks at 20 mg). The energy thing seems to come back really gradually. You can't notice it. It's like watching a teakettle boil. It took a while to notice anything, but I'd say by week 3 or 4 you should notice definite improvement. Part of it is getting back in the habit of doing things, so it's helped me to make a schedule of what I want (or think I want) to do each day and follow that. Even scheduling reading or writing helps, and it doesn't matter how successful you are. It just serves as a good way to track your progress. Just to show an example: it was really difficult for me to read for extended periods at week 2, but now I actually really look forward to it and can read for enjoyment as much as I want. I even have to limit it so I can do other things. I think little steps are the key to getting better. I hope you all continue to improve.
Best,
Sid
I think Sid has nailed it about the energy. I believe my energy has increased compared to two weeks ago when I would not leave my bed but yesterday I napped from 10 am to 11 30 am and didnt go into work until noon.
ReplyDeleteThis morning I also had a lot of trouble getting out of bed, but once I was up and starting my routine I was able to get to work without a problem. I got tired again at work, but I tried keeping busy, which I feel has helped me stay positive.
Anna,
ReplyDeleteYou know, I have thought that maybe the weather was an issue too. I was much happier when we had a weird spell of warm, spring like weather and than the cold / snow came back. However, I have always enjoyed the winter months and the change of seasons, so I do not know.
I tried drinking alcohol this weekend for the first time, but its was barely a drink. I am not drinking beer, just liquor and will try again a little harder this weekend. I have had a problem tolerating alcohol and coffee recently and has bothering the hell out of me. Email me if you have any tips with the alcohol, Thanks.
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