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mdmc

(29,347 posts)
Fri Dec 27, 2024, 09:50 AM Dec 2024

my new lack of sadness depression

Good morning
I struggle with BP2 and SAD.
Last year, I moved from NY to SC in part to reduce the symptoms of SAD. It worked. I didn't get overly depressed last winter or this winter so far.
However, I have been struggling with a depression that I have never experienced before.
I don't have feelings of sadness, failure, or despair.
I do have extreme fatigue, irritability, and exhaustion.
I can't get enough sleep.
I'm struggling with concentration, self-care, and eating.
"I feel an emptiness inside, to which I cannot relate".

I was wondering if anybody had any thoughts about what I am experiencing. Thanks in advance and Happy New Year.



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my new lack of sadness depression (Original Post) mdmc Dec 2024 OP
Ditto ItsjustMe Dec 2024 #1
thanks for checking in mdmc Dec 2024 #4
Get your testosterone checked. multigraincracker Dec 2024 #2
I have gotten my blood tested left and right mdmc Dec 2024 #3
I've been on testosterone replacement for multigraincracker Dec 2024 #5
interesting mdmc Dec 2024 #11
Endocrinologist. Your family doctor can order the blood test to see if you need to see a specialty doc. multigraincracker Dec 2024 #12
Stir ribose into tea in the morning cpamomfromtexas Dec 2024 #6
"I have extreme difficulty falling asleep, and when I do fall asleep, I only sleep for about 4 hours" onecaliberal Dec 2024 #7
Caffeine? Frasier Balzov Dec 2024 #8
yes please mdmc Dec 2024 #13
I have the exact symptoms you describled. brer cat Dec 2024 #9
Have you had a thorough blood analysis? Karadeniz Dec 2024 #10
No mdmc Dec 2024 #14
I wish I could say that you can rule out things like Alzheimers and other dementia... OldBaldy1701E Dec 2024 #15
 

ItsjustMe

(11,971 posts)
1. Ditto
Fri Dec 27, 2024, 09:58 AM
Dec 2024

I don't have feelings of sadness, failure, or despair.
I do have extreme fatigue, irritability, and exhaustion.
I can't get enough sleep.
I'm struggling with concentration, self-care, and eating.
"I feel an emptiness inside, to which I cannot relate".


I have extreme difficulty falling asleep, and when I do fall asleep, I only sleep for about 4 hours.


multigraincracker

(35,413 posts)
5. I've been on testosterone replacement for
Fri Dec 27, 2024, 10:27 AM
Dec 2024

over 20 years. Feel terrible when I go off it. Small shot weekly and feel great.

multigraincracker

(35,413 posts)
12. Endocrinologist. Your family doctor can order the blood test to see if you need to see a specialty doc.
Fri Dec 27, 2024, 04:34 PM
Dec 2024

cpamomfromtexas

(1,401 posts)
6. Stir ribose into tea in the morning
Fri Dec 27, 2024, 10:32 AM
Dec 2024

It’s a simple sugar that helps the body make ATP. Do it in morning first thing. Wait 30 minutes before eating.

 

onecaliberal

(36,594 posts)
7. "I have extreme difficulty falling asleep, and when I do fall asleep, I only sleep for about 4 hours"
Fri Dec 27, 2024, 10:38 AM
Dec 2024

Same.

brer cat

(26,893 posts)
9. I have the exact symptoms you describled.
Fri Dec 27, 2024, 11:34 AM
Dec 2024

I take citalopram (celexa) and it does a great job for me with all but sleeping. I can't get a decent night's sleep. I hope you can find relief for your issues.

OldBaldy1701E

(7,642 posts)
15. I wish I could say that you can rule out things like Alzheimers and other dementia...
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 08:30 PM
Dec 2024

We can't at our ages. Please consider this as well. The depression might be a side effect of brain disfunction from such things.

I hope you find some peace.

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