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Feeling very tired all the time

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I have recently found many new ways to cope with my difficulties, and am feeling a lot happier in myself, trying to express myself more naturally etc.  I feel better than I have ever felt in terms of how I manage my anxiety and self esteem issues.  However, I have been trying to get rid of a cold for weeks (an issue I had last winter when I was emotionally 'drained'). As a result, I am also feeling incredibly tired, to the point where I am struggling to be productive in work and being irritated easily.  As I am sure is common with others, I seem to have a careful balance, that when tipped means that I am easily tired and overloaded.  I am trying to work out what this means for me, and why it is happening again when I feel emotionally stronger.

I don't understand this- surely if I am feeling better emotionally then I should be feeling better mentally and physically too?

Thank you.

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  • thanks, great replies as always on here.

    I have now made an appointment to see my doctor- no I haven't ruled other causes out.  I was raised with the 'mind over matter' mentality but increasingly realise that this is not always possible.

    The 'total load' idea makes sense, although it can sometimes be hard to really understand the load and weigh it correctly.  For example, I may be struggling with a recent change in my work environment (perhaps just the transition or noise level or lighting or something- hard to say what it is or if it is unrelated). 

    I am considering looking for another job in which I may be able to cope better.  However without being able to say exactly why I suddenly find myself struggling I can't predict it would be any better in a new job.  Which brings me to the area of 'reasonable adjustments'- but again adjustment of what.

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  • thanks, great replies as always on here.

    I have now made an appointment to see my doctor- no I haven't ruled other causes out.  I was raised with the 'mind over matter' mentality but increasingly realise that this is not always possible.

    The 'total load' idea makes sense, although it can sometimes be hard to really understand the load and weigh it correctly.  For example, I may be struggling with a recent change in my work environment (perhaps just the transition or noise level or lighting or something- hard to say what it is or if it is unrelated). 

    I am considering looking for another job in which I may be able to cope better.  However without being able to say exactly why I suddenly find myself struggling I can't predict it would be any better in a new job.  Which brings me to the area of 'reasonable adjustments'- but again adjustment of what.

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