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mdmc

(29,265 posts) Fri Dec 27, 2024, 08:50 AM Dec 27

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 27 OP

Ditto ItsjustMe Dec 27 #1

thanks for checking in mdmc Dec 27 #4

Get your testosterone checked. multigraincracker Dec 27 #2

I have gotten my blood tested left and right mdmc Dec 27 #3

I've been on testosterone replacement for multigraincracker Dec 27 #5

interesting mdmc Dec 27 #11

Endocrinologist. Your family doctor can order the blood test to see if you need to see a specialty doc. multigraincracker Dec 27 #12

Stir ribose into tea in the morning cpamomfromtexas Dec 27 #6

"I have extreme difficulty falling asleep, and when I do fall asleep, I only sleep for about 4 hours" onecaliberal Dec 27 #7

Caffeine? Frasier Balzov Dec 27 #8

yes please mdmc Dec 28 #13

I have the exact symptoms you describled. brer cat Dec 27 #9

Have you had a thorough blood analysis? Karadeniz Dec 27 #10

No mdmc Dec 30 #14

I wish I could say that you can rule out things like Alzheimers and other dementia... OldBaldy1701E Dec 31 #15

ItsjustMe

(11,912 posts)

1. Ditto

Reply to mdmc (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 08:58 AM

Dec 27

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.

mdmc

(29,265 posts)

4. thanks for checking in

Reply to ItsjustMe (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 09:12 AM

Dec 27

Happy New Year!

multigraincracker

(34,530 posts)

2. Get your testosterone checked.

Reply to mdmc (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 09:00 AM

Dec 27

Along with all other blood test.

mdmc

(29,265 posts)

3. I have gotten my blood tested left and right

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 09:04 AM

Dec 27

But I have not had my testosterone tested

multigraincracker

(34,530 posts)

5. I've been on testosterone replacement for

Reply to mdmc (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 09:27 AM

Dec 27

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

mdmc

(29,265 posts)

11. interesting

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #5)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 02:18 PM

Dec 27

what specialty / type of doctor does this for you?

multigraincracker

(34,530 posts)

12. Endocrinologist. Your family doctor can order the blood test to see if you need to see a specialty doc.

Reply to mdmc (Reply #11)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 03:34 PM

Dec 27

cpamomfromtexas

(1,365 posts)

6. Stir ribose into tea in the morning

Reply to mdmc (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 09:32 AM

Dec 27

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"

Reply to mdmc (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 09:38 AM

Dec 27

Same.

Frasier Balzov

(3,622 posts)

8. Caffeine?

Reply to mdmc (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 10:26 AM

Dec 27

mdmc

(29,265 posts)

13. yes please

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Reply #8)

Sat Dec 28, 2024, 12:06 PM

Dec 28

always

brer cat

(26,605 posts)

9. I have the exact symptoms you describled.

Reply to mdmc (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 10:34 AM

Dec 27

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.

Karadeniz

(23,616 posts)

10. Have you had a thorough blood analysis?

Reply to mdmc (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 11:10 AM

Dec 27

mdmc

(29,265 posts)

14. No

Reply to Karadeniz (Reply #10)

Mon Dec 30, 2024, 09:57 PM

Dec 30

I have not

OldBaldy1701E

(6,799 posts)

15. I wish I could say that you can rule out things like Alzheimers and other dementia...

Reply to mdmc (Original post)

Tue Dec 31, 2024, 07:30 PM

Dec 31

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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