Ever since I graduated and began working I'm constantly tired and fatigued. Is there anything that will solve this?

I'm always tired these days coming home from the office. It's getting to the point where I'm so tired I can't do anything besides sleep after coming home from work.

I do not feel refreshed when I wake up and am feeling that everyday I'm getting gradually more and more tired. Sometimes I can't sleep even though I'm tired because it feels as if work comes home with me. I'm being grind to a pulp here guys! Please help

Posted Dec 23, 2009, 11:56 AM UTC

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admiraljohn•

Ever since I graduated and began working I'm constantly tired and fatigued. Is there anything that will solve this?

Yeah. Death. Welcome to the working world.

How long has this been going on? You should probably see a doctor; it sounds like you either have a depression issue (possible, since going from college to career is a life changing event) or possibly sleep apnea making it hard for you to get decent sleep. Either way, see your doctor.

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wdonnell•

Wouldn't that have been a problem beforehand? I mentioned a potential thyroidal diagnosis because the age seems to correspond with an onset of hypothyrodism. Sleep apnea would be a more gradual, insidious effect.

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admiraljohn•

If he was doing the typical college grind maybe he didn't notice the symptoms as strongly before hand? Now that he's in "the grind" of employment and settling into a routing it's becoming more noticeable.

I didn't think about thyroid problems... that's a good idea.

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wdonnell•

To be fair though my deductive reasoning capabilities are far greater than my data recall, so I could be crossing some wires.

I only mentioned thyroid because it was a somewhat common thread in my family, with the symptoms listed.

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wdonnell•

Did you just quote yourself? choice... sorry I missed that.. must have been grinding

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bigkegabeer•

How long has it been since you graduated? If you're talking only working this schedule a few months, then give it a little time. Working out (for me it's aerobic especially) helps. If it's gone on for quite a while pay the doc a visit. Could be many of the things suggested, could be fibromyalgia or something related. Do you have any joint pain?

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wdonnell•

Sounds like a potential thyroid problem. Check with a doctor.

It could also be as simple as diet / sleep / exercise patterns. What are you intaking / getting now for the three categories mentioned?

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wingsit•

I am in the same situation. I come home at 5:00 and can fall asleep at 6:00... When I was in school, I read books until 3-4am everyday but I can read a page or two nowadays.... Exercise doesnt really help me either.

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[deleted]•

Hm, how is your diet? I would recommend complex carbs, little or no fast food and more lean meat, especially chicken.

Also, working out or going for a brisk run will pump you up.

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[deleted]•

Drugs.

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FakeHipster•

When I first started working I was fucking exhausted all the time also. It may just be getting used to your new schedule. However, I agree with everyone else that you need to see a doc.

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jjumpman3•

Go to the gym.

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dihydrogen_monoxide•

Get a full body deep-tissue massage.

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spamham•

What's the red pill then?

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