Permanently exhausted.

[MidnightCalm]

No matter what, I am always constantly tired. Not even just the odd yawn here and there, need a nap or a sit down kind of tired but full on I need to be in bed tired. From waking up, all though the day. Everything is a chore, even the simplest of tasks. I find myself breathless and exhausted just going up and down the stairs and just want to sleep!
I am agrophobic and find myself in my bed almost 24/7! As soon as I get out I am just too tired, aching, cold and feel too ill that I want to be right there again wrapped up. Sometimes I just give in and try to sleep for days in the hope it might get me somewhere.

[bernie1977]

You have just described me! I was like this even before I became agoraphobic and after blood tests came back clear was referred to the hospital. They diagnosed me with ME/CFS associated with depression.

I would suggest seeing your Doctor and getting your bloods checked

[MidnightCalm]

I have read up about that so much, it sounds a lot like me.
What other symptoms do you get?

[bernie1977]

My main symptom is crippling fatigue. It's worse after I've had a good day. On a good day I do lots of stuff around the house then pay for it over the next few days as I'm totally wiped out and sometimes can't get out of bed. I also suffer with painful joints, especially my knees, the specialist said this is a common symptom.

I also get swollen glands, sore throats, postural hypertension and a general flu like feeling. It's a fluctuating illness so the symptoms come and go but the fatigue is always there for me.

[joebloggs]

Hi. Midnight. Exhaustion Is one of the most frightening symptoms of the anxiety state. Dr. Weekes calls it a "tiredness beyond tiredness", you will know what she meant! It is also one of the last symptoms to pass when you begin to recover, this is what makes it so exasperating. You have thrashed your batteries so that a complete re-charge is required and this takes time. It does mean resting as much as possible but do this 'willingly'. Do not fight it and worry or feel guilty about it. Give yourself time to yourself. One needs to be a little 'selfish' in this situation. Not in a nasty way but do not worry about what others think. If you have not seen your GP do so. Reassurance is a great help. This will pass, but try not to be impatient with time. This can only delay your recovery.

[Annie0904]

I recently read this book: Depressive Illness, The Curse of the Strong. The author said that we do become really exhausted when anxious and one mistake we make is that on a good day we catch up on all the jobs that need doing. He said if he comes into our home he expects to see the hoover in the middle of the room because as soon as we feel a little tired, it is time to rest. He also advised 15 minutes of chores then rest.

[MidnightCalm]

Yeah, I get what you mean :)
I try to give my body rest, it's just hard when you live with people who call you lazy if you're lay down at any time other than when you're asleep through the night.
I even find sitting upright tiring :/ How bad is tht x

[Annie0904]

I do too sometimes and get to a point were I just have to take myself back up to bed. I try to stay downstairs as long as I can (I do have a recliner chair though :) )