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Constant fatigue: depression or old age? both?
Mental Health | Last Active: Aug 6, 2017 | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I don't think most of us are looking for pity. I see this as a place to share. When we get older, some of us feel that we are usually alone in discussing any problems relating to older age. I go out everyday for awhile, usually to have lunch and maybe go to the grocery store and I certainly don't want to discuss or even mention age related problems. I enjoy younger people around me ..... makes me feel younger. I like knowing I can still walk erect, carry my own groceries and smile when meeting others. Act like you're younger and feel great and you'll be surprised at how much it helps. Hope all have a great day.
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I was also caregiver for my mother for many years and actually it was tougher than growing older. Much more isolating. Bless you for taking on the job.
@liz223,@IndianaScott
I agree with liz most of us are not looking for pity, we need a place to vent, blow off steam and with a lot of luck someone who understands. In our search we can come across some suggestions for things we haven't tried yet in our attempt for help.
One thing I was wondering Liz was have they tested your blood ? Your fatique could have a medical cause. I am 59 and suffer from chronic fatique, they have ruled our narcalepsy(sp.?) but I can nap within half an hour of getting up. They thought sleep apnea but I slept worse (and my oxygen levels fell). on my worst days I could be talking to someone and fall asleep .But one thing they have noticed is that my CO levels are off but they are not sure why? or if that may have an effect.
Good luck !!!! It really does effect quality of life.
Did they check your thyroid levels? I also have fatigue and shortness of breath, both blamed on anemia. Two friends have thyroid issues.
Hello Allison @allisonsnow
You provided some good suggestions regarding looking for reasons for fatigue. You mentioned your CO levels being off. Just wondering - how do they test for that? Is it done by a blood test?
Teresa
I think that is info they get when doing arterial blood sample
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I agree with you @liz223 Often we share to share and not seek pity, etc. In my own situation, which was as a caregiver, I came to see while I had a desire just to share some of my experiences and simply talk things through with someone other than myself (especially due to the incredibly isolating nature of fulltime caregiving) it was more often than not interpreted by others as me seeking pity, looking for attention, whining, etc. Not that those folks would say this to my face, but I would hear it from others. On occasion I did hear them say it when I was myself in the room. It always struck me as odd, but who knows what lurks in the minds of others.
Peace & Strength