https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/that-low-low-energy/m-p/575653#M51701 <P>It started yesterday. I had had a better night's sleep than I had had for a long time but felt tired in the morning. My granddaughter visited but was happy to play with playdough and when my son picked her up I had lunch and returned to bed. I slept till 4 p.m. but returned to bed at 7.30 p.m. and still felt tired this morning. So I've allowed myself the day in bed, sleeping till lunch time. I feel a bit more lively now and listening to my favourite music, also played a few games of scrabble on my mobile and I'm contemplating a shower in a while.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I haven't had a depressive bout like this for years and previously I would force myself to exercise and do my housework so I just wanted to let everyone know how much I've grown.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Grandpa Depression you're nearly dead.</P><P>Ruchju&nbsp;</P> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:12:41 GMT Richju 2023-10-02T02:12:41Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/that-low-low-energy/m-p/575653#M51701 <P>It started yesterday. I had had a better night's sleep than I had had for a long time but felt tired in the morning. My granddaughter visited but was happy to play with playdough and when my son picked her up I had lunch and returned to bed. I slept till 4 p.m. but returned to bed at 7.30 p.m. and still felt tired this morning. So I've allowed myself the day in bed, sleeping till lunch time. I feel a bit more lively now and listening to my favourite music, also played a few games of scrabble on my mobile and I'm contemplating a shower in a while.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I haven't had a depressive bout like this for years and previously I would force myself to exercise and do my housework so I just wanted to let everyone know how much I've grown.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Grandpa Depression you're nearly dead.</P><P>Ruchju&nbsp;</P> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:12:41 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/that-low-low-energy/m-p/575653#M51701 Richju 2023-10-02T02:12:41Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/that-low-low-energy/m-p/575983#M51739 <P>Hi, welcome</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Sleep! we need more quality sleep than those without depression. By far the best thing I ever did was get a sleep study.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>So now U use a CPAP. It's wonderful.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>TonyWK</P> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 01:44:16 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/depression/that-low-low-energy/m-p/575983#M51739 white knight 2023-10-06T01:44:16Z