My name is Hannah Matthews. I am 20 years old. I have a secret and it is called depression. The reason for this blog is to discuss my longtime battle with this illness. In an answer to lack of personal stories about getting better and changing the norm I decided to do something about it. I don't represent everyone with mental health illnesses, but I do know what it's like to feel isolated. We are not alone. I am breaking my bell jar.
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Sunday, 13 November 2011
Sick of Being Tired
Depression is more than just being tired. Its your body weighing down on you. Today I am still free of my usual symptoms of depression but I cannot seem to escape fatigue. I have been trying to maintain a good sleep schedule but after doing an activity, as simple as getting groceries this morning, I feel like I have to lie down and have a nap. Its so frustrating because in my mind I keep thinking, I need to do homework, clean, etc. That is when I have to make a point of reminding myself to slow down, because I'm sick. If I had the flu or a fever there is no way I would be as hard on myself as I am when I am feeling depressed. I should mention I am also anemic and have spherocytosis, which just adds a whole other layer to my fatigue. It makes me not want to write or do anything. But my mind never shuts off.
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