Is it normal if I have depression to never feel energized, no matter how long I sleep for?
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Anonymous
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Jul 4, 2016
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Lack of energy is characteristic of depression, meaning the "tiredness" you are feeling is completely normal when you are depressed :) doing small activities like drawing or washing dishes or some stretching exercises, whatever you can manage while in low energy state, can help you manage your mood and get you going a little :)
flowsINYou
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Mar 5, 2015
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Yes, well I'm pretty sure it is because I have had this, It may be because you are tired of other stuff too
ClaireLuna
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Mar 5, 2015
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Yes - that's possibly one of the most obvious symptoms of the condition. It's important to maintain a good amount of sleep - try not to exceed 8 or 9 hours, as it can make you feel worse.
Kjarra
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Apr 6, 2015
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It is. Depression makes you feel tired. But it's not a kind of exhaustion that craves for sleep, it's a wearness craving for peace...
amanitaforest71
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May 18, 2015
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That is definitely a normal biological response to depression. There are so many chemicals in our brains that aren't functioning correctly when we are going through depression.
MaggieCampbell54
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May 22, 2015
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This is a common symptom of depression, and one of the hardest to deal with. Try taking exercise. Walking in the fresh air is particularly beneficial.
Anonymous
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Jun 3, 2015
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Yes, it is normal, I feel like that a lot and I have depression. Your not alone, stay strong! Xoxo â¤ï¸
RunnyHoney
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Jun 17, 2015
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Yes, sleep just makes you want to sleep it wont help energize you. I encourage you to walk in nature like a park or something, breath the oxygen and the green of the trees helps to or talk to friends, go shopping, staying inside, specially if you sleep will probably make your depression worst.
Anonymous
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Nov 27, 2015
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Yes this is one of the symptoms of depression. You tend to feel low, lack energy and always suffer from fatigue despite having plenty of sleep or even too much sleep. When your mind is struggling, your body will have trouble keeping up.
Soldiersinthestorm1
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Jan 25, 2016
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Yes depression will trick you in to thinking you have no energy because maybe you are calling out inside for help and nothing else matters.
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