For the past 18 months or so I have had low energy levels. I began to not enjoy doing activities that I did earlier in my life so I saw my doctor who put me on Lexapro as an anti-depressant. Both my sister and my mother have been on anti's before. My sister is still currently taking them and has been for five years or so. I have been on Lexapro to try and "level" out my mental status and to try and erase my super "highs" and "lows". It has been helping some lately, but I have no energy. I am a highschool soccer player that plays on the varsity level so physical activites can't be the problem here. I also eat right, don't drink sodas (normally not coffee), and drink lots and lots of water. Even after eight hours of sleep I feel horrible as if I can't do anything much less want to get out of bed. Does anyone have any suggestions to what I can do to get more energy? Is this more mentally related or physically? I want to do activities, but my body, either brain or physical says no.
2007-09-29 11:20:34 · 6 answers · asked by electronics4u11 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I currently take a multi-vitamin just a simple one like Centrum performance.. Nothing herbal.
I also don't eat much dairy as it is I mean cheese on a hamburger once a week... I don't drink milk anymore.
Thanks for all the great answers so far.. Could it be more hormone than anything b/c I'm still developing? My doc has told me that, but I feel like my hormones could not have been this severe for 18+/- months?
2007-09-29 11:42:58 · update #1
Also, if Lexapro is mild should I be started on a stronger one? Im only on 10mg or 20 I believe. I have taken 15 or so depression tests online an ALL of them categorized me as severe depression or 75/100 (100 being severely depressed, 0 being a happy person). However, my doc does not think I am that bad because my depression has built up my entire life from my father, but I've had five or six life changing events happen to me over the past 18 months.
2007-09-29 11:46:07 · update #2
Sorry for another detail add, but I couldn't type it all in the main body. My doc also said that my low energy levels may be because of my anxiety and ocd even though their not severe enough for medication. She related it to my body working in "overhaul" so even with eight hours of sleep I only have half as much energy b/c of the double I'm doing during the day time.
2007-09-29 12:03:38 · update #3
Just try and force yourself to go on a bike ride or walk to the shops where you can meet people. You need some motivation. How about joining a club, something where you can use your talents or just meet people. It could be a turning point in your life. Nothing beats fresh air.
2007-09-29 11:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by samicles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound crazy, but drop dairy. Yep. Drop dairy. I recently did, and I was already a healthy eater and exerciser, and I used to have major lows and feel apathetic and low energy alot, but after a little while off dairy (milk, cheese, ice cream, etc.), I have not felt that low energy ONCE. not once! I also dropped meat, but I think it's the diary that did the trick. I know it sounds major, but there are dairy substitutes and everything...it's not as hard as it seems. You can research it more online if you are interested.
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2007-09-29 11:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by Amber W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you sort of answered your own question = =you are a highschooler, teens, hormones, growing, etc. have a lot to do with your metabolism and energy levels.
Check with your doctor, but, a series of blood work, can't hurt either.
This probably has nothing to do, (at this time) with your history.
**I have read all your additions, have you considered a holistic doctor? I don't know much about them, but if you were my child at your age, I would not stop at -one-doctor... I never did.
keep searching, you will get an answer, I still believe in the growth age thing, but you need to get your own answers.
take care.
2007-09-29 11:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you need a different med. lexapro is pretty mild from what i've heard. talk to your doc about something else and start taing a multi vitamin
2007-09-29 11:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go to your physician and tell him/her what you are going through. There are many other alternative anti-depressants that could possibly help you. Your FIRST step should be your doctor. That's what I did. Good luck to you honey and know that you're in my prayers.
2007-09-29 11:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by waterlily92054 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VIT E GIVES YOU MORE ENERGY KEEP BUSY JUST GET UP AND PUSH YOUR SELF JUST DO IT ONCE YOU GET STARTED YOUR FEEL BETTER
2007-09-29 11:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋