i am tired all the time. and sleep?

Question

Over the past few months i have been tired ALL the time. I attend a major university in Boston and in the past i have worked hard. now i am not motivated to do anything. i have missed class several times this week, i used to work out but haven't been running or to the gym in a few weeks. I just cant get motivated to do anything. Over winter break i woke up past noon and went to bed around 10.
I can fall asleep within 10 minutes at any given time. I lost interest in a lot of things. i really don't think i am depressed. maybe a little sad that i am so unmotivated but not depressed.

i am going to repeat myself. i really do not think i am depressed. i am not sad about anything.

my bed is not really that uncomfortable and my roommate hasn't complained about me moving around during the night (i asked him but he said he didnt notice anything). could it be the weather at all?
maybe i will go to a doctor, i don't really know any in the area though (boston, MA if someone would like to recommend)

Answer 1

Get your health checked out!!! Hopefully it's not anything, but sometimes it can be something that flares up at certain stages in your life, or a disease that evidences itself at certain times in your life. It may disappear. I pray to God that it will. Other than that, make sure you have enough iron in your system. Eat foods rich in iron or take vitamins. Eat foods that stimulate energy and not junk foods or other foods that may encourage you to be not so energized.
It is as important to think positively and journal or pray if situations are hard. Don't try to carry everything on your shoulders; it can be overwhelming. Take some YOU time out. Many times we can get so pulled up by our professors and our family that we really aren't caring for ourselves and it wears us down!
I noticed that someone else said to check your thyroid! That is a good place to start. My mom and sister both have degenerative muscular diseases and it relates to the thyroid. They have something called myasthenia gravis. Symptoms are tiredness, hard to swollow, hard to move muscles at times, drooping eyelids and so forth.

Answer 2

I lived in Boston for a year a few years ago. At this time of year, it's cloudy and cold. Granted this year isn't as bad as usual, but it's still wintertime with less daylight and colder temps.

First is a check up to have a few lab tests done. You can go to the student health clinic and tell them your symptoms and get a check-up. Then you need to make sure you are eating right. Don't eat too many carbs, as college students tend to do because it's easy and fast. Get enough protein, whole grains and healthy drinks.

Set your alarm and make yourself go to the gym or at least go for a walk, outside in the daylight. It's very easy to get into a pattern of laziness, which makes us feel more sluggish. Sleeping too long will also make us feel sluggish and unmotivated.

See what the doc says, take just 30 minutes a day to get moving and plan decent meals, drink enough fluids, get out in the daylight, and see if your mood and energy levels improve. If they don't, and there is no physical element for the way you're feeling, drop into the counseling center and see if you can talk to someone about it.

Good luck...and get off your butt and away from this computer and get your work done so you can catch up with your classes tomorrow! ;)

Answer 3

You might consider going to the doctor and being checked for Epstein-Barr syndrome... Also known as Mono.
This is NOT unusual. And is a viral infection that can be a chronic problem in people under stress.
Note the classic symptoms are swolen glands, tiredness, sore throat, etc.. But lingering Chronic reinfection is usually just being tired and worn down.
I suggest you get some blood work done to rule out anything serious.

There are also other illnesses that can cause chronic fatigue, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, and the like. All are caused by viruses. I am sure you can do the research yourself.

Finally, depression should not be ruled out. If bloodwork finds no serious problems, then you might consider at least seeing a therapist. There is nothing wrong with this.

If you can, I would suggest trying to get back to your exercise routine. There is plenty of evidence this will help increase your energy levels, and also should help you get motivated again.
If you are cleared (by your MD) to exercise, do it.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/ebv.htm

Again, my advice is to seek the guidance of a physician. At least you can work with the knowledge of what you have or don't have.

Good luck. Hope you find your mojo....

Answer 4

I know the feeling. Do you do a lot of travelling to the university? I find when I spend a lot of time on public transport my interest in my work fades. If it's an energy issue I'd see a doctor. Perhaps you even tired yourself out from working out too much. If it's just a matter of being unmotivated perhaps you just need some inspiration. Try reading a book related to something interesting you are studying before you go to bed.

Answer 5

You may be anemic or having thyroid problem.
You can practice yoga breathing exercise to improve ur mood and health. You can do a bit of accupressur too. try pressing ur palm around the thick fleshy area next to thumb.
Eat fresh fruits & vegetables, drink lots and lots of water. Avoid any kind of fried stuff and eat chocolates.
Also write ur present goals and future goals on a paper u will feel more encouraged.
This will surely help you.
Good Luck.

Answer 6

that must be horrible!
if you have the ability i woudl go to the doctor - have them check your thyroid it can make you seem depressed without being depressed i.e. sleepy all the time, no energy, no motivation, diffrent eating habits, etc. thyroid problems can pop up at any time in life.
i have thyroid cancer and when i had to be taken off my medication there for having induced thyroid problems i slept from 10 at night to 1 the next day and then couldn't get off the couch, i didn't want to do anything and it was almost too much work to watch tv!
hope you feel better soon!

Answer 7

Well there could be several reasons, you may be anemic, some people sleeping over 8 hours a night end up even more tired, anxiety, over excitement, poor sleeping patterns (body needs a routine to follow) or just may need to exercise to get rid of nervous energy. If you have tried all these it is a good time to see your Dr. Good luck to you.

Answer 8

ha ha just the same with me a couple of months back..
its just a phase in life it will vanish soon for which u can do a few things..
1. go out and enjoy a few days with friends try to be among them as much time as possible.
2. go on a small tour on motor bike,cycle,car .. for a day enjoy the fresh air
3. keep yourself warm drink COFFEE if u like early morning
4. better start jogging or hit the gym regularly

Answer 9

wow....sounds like you really need to see a doctor. What you are describing could be anything from mononucleous to chronic fatigue syndrome to issues relating to blood pressure or even something like a thyroid problem.
The other thing that truly comes to mind is stress. Not depression mind you - but do you have alot of stress in your life. Something that is overwhelming everything else important to you?

Answer 10

IT COULD BE SEVERAL THINGS. YOUR BLOOD COULD BE LOW, NOT ENOUGH OF IRON IN YOUR BODY, THE WEATHER COULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON YOU TOO. WHEN SUMMER IS HERE YOU PERK UP BECAUSE YOU CAN GET OUT SIDE, WINTER TIME IT IS TO COLD TO GET OUT SIDE, YOU SHOULD GO AND SEE A DOCTOR AND LET THEM RUN TEST ON YOU TO SEE WHAT THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM IS. IT COULD BE SOMETHING VERY SERIOUS. I DON'T THINK THAT YOU ARE DEPRESSED. MY OPINION ONLY NOW, I AM NOT A DOCTOR.