Originally Posted by
GiantMogwai
Hi Mike, just read your whole thing.
How old are you? 30!
What is the cardio/anaerobic balance in your workout - how much of each? I usually run for 30 minutes then do weights for another 45
How many sessions in a week? 3 times a week with weights, cardio 4 times, i typically walk over 10,000 steps a day
Any steroids? Assume no but just asking. Nope!
How long have you been on the antidepressants? A week!
How much quality sleep do you get? This has been reducing readilly. I think there is a construction site on my street that keeps me up. I will say i noticed these symptoms starting when i moved back in with my roomie. Her matress is super hard and in the apartment id been staying in before the mattress was like orthopedic.
My money is on you're not as young as you used to be so workouts are getting less productive, your sleep quality is bad hence the brain fog and fatigue, and dry mouth and dizziness can be from antidepressants.
However another cause of dry mouth and dizziness is dehydration - you drinking enough water - should be drinking loads in this hot weather with all your gym activity. Also, I personally get a bit dizzy when my upper body muscles are tight. Maybe get a sports massage arranged.
Also I'd go see your doctor to get some blood tests done just in case and give your doctor the full picture.
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Don't underestimate how much stress and tension can cause fatigue. I've been here.
Get your blood sugars checked too.
Also, I went through a phase at the gym where i got a lot of malaise because I'd be hitting the weights too much and not enough time on the bike. My aerobic fitness wasn't keeping up.
Plus with stress and tension all your muscles will work less effectively.
Maybe give yourself a rest week to do some relaxed bike work and get some recovery.
Remember weights work is also about recovery.