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Constant fatigue: depression or old age? both?
Mental Health | Last Active: Aug 6, 2017 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I've been suffering from clinical depression for years and at times it can make you very fatigued and I'm only 71! It's true that if you get up, dressed and out you feel much better. I'm not able to do that all the time as I have other medical issues. Elderly do suffer from depression and I would suggest you see your primary care doctor who might refer you to a psychiatrist.
Jane
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Doing something...anything... makes me feel better because on top of the pain, fatigue and depression I feel guilt.
My husband has helped out so much , on top of all his own projects ( he does woodwork on the side) I feel guilty when I am just sitting there watching TV. The biggest thing I do is keeping the kitchen clean and my laundry ( I don't trust him lol )
But just like you I feel so much better if I have gotten out and about.
I take an anti-depressant and when I feel I need it an anti-anxiety RX and they have definitely helped me.
But seeing friends or doing something I enjoy (gardening etc.) helps the most
I would just say continue being as active as you can also if you take any RX see if they have a side-effect of depression or makes you drowsy.
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I have had three major attacks of depression and anxiety so far in my lifetime. Iam 71 and i have to say this time has been the worst. The fatigue and anxiety are really bad this makes me scared and depressed. I find myself wondering if this is my new norm. I sure hope that isnt the case. I find i feel much worse in the mornings. By evening, alot of the time i feel much better. I also notice if i get out of the house i feel better.