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Fatigue From Anxiety?

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kayla1865
kayla1865

   I've had anxiety, for a long time. For a few months now, it's been severe. I've been feeling very fatigued throughout the day, though. I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not, you can have a lot of fatigue, all of a sudden from anxiety. 

   I usually, stay up 14-16 hour's/day, and I get 5-10 hour's of sleep (generally 6-9 hour's), each night. Even when I haven't been severely anxious, I feel tired, all day. I eat regulary throughout the day, as well. 

   If anyone knows what's going on here, and can help me understand, that would be nice. Thanks.

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  • michaelall35712
    michaelall35712 kayla1865

    Posted

    Anxiety can be exhausting, physically and mentally.  Maybe go see your doc and get blood work to rule out other causes.
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 michaelall35712

      Posted

      I already got bloodwork done, & it all came back perfect. But I guess, it's probably just anxiety. Thanks though.
    • blad4
      blad4 kayla1865

      Posted

      That's very decent you've already got your bloodwork assessed. Can I ask about your lifestyle? Your job, exercise, movement, household, hobbies?
    • michaelall35712
      michaelall35712 blad4

      Posted

      I agree, those are very important things that play into our anxiety! Good questions to ask, and answered to a trusting person!
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 blad4

      Posted

      I'm currently unemployed, until I get my anxiety straightened out & better controlled. I love walking trails, & I sometimes walk around my neighborhood for 1 to 4 lap's (usually). My household is very noisy. I live with my mom, stepdad, my mom's 2 siblings (aunt & uncle), a 5-year old half sister, a 3-year old half brother, a 15-year old brother, & an almost 14-year old brother. It tends to get pretty hectic, & there's always arguing.. Like, there's hardly EVER a break from the arguments for more than 10 minute's. No lie.. I love to read, journal, sometimes write poetry, walk trails, sometimes star gaze..
    • michaelall35712
      michaelall35712 kayla1865

      Posted

      Good for you.  You are recognizing what triggers you anxieties and learning ways to cope.  I am sorry that you have to live in such a chaotic enviroment. Wow, I would definitely find ways to get out of the house to find peace of mind.
  • BellaLuna
    BellaLuna kayla1865

    Posted

    I get it too although i admit lack of sleep is a huge issue for me but even if i have slept a bit i can still suddenly feel very weighed down by fatigue,anxiety tires the body and mind because it makes it work so hard, it's like you have run a marathon even if you have done very little and sometimes even when the anxiety isn't so bad fatigue can still be a problem, i think it's common and very normal.

    My bloods were all fine too but i still try to eat energy giving foods x

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