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Q: a.d.d. as a child, now very tired every day- Chronic Fatigue
asked by: matiss on October 8th, 2007
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Hello. Ive got a problem.
when i was a kid i had a.d.d. and i was hyperactive.things have changed. last few years (approx 7) i have been very tired every day. i can sleep 15 hours without waking up and even that wont help me. coffee, guarana, energy drinks, yerba mate etc didnt help me. only made me worse (i drank coffee before sleeping for a better sleep for a while). a half a year ago i had problems with sleeping and i couldnt fall asleep although i was very tired.it went away, thank goodness.
i dont know if that could change anything but im a little bit depresive,im not crying or something like that but i just cant be happy and thats how it has been all of my life,all things seem to me unneccesary,if i had a choice i had not born,all i see are the bad things in life,i dont think im going to live much or even if i will i wont be happy.
my blood pressure is normal (it was high some years ago).
experts say that i should get into sports but sports wont help. i ride my bike very often, i swim and do lots of other things.if that changes something i have to say i cant run for a long time. after few seconds i could vommit out my soul.it has never changed although i am rather sporty.
ive tried everything and im desperate. i had to ask here (as my last chance) what can i do before i try my luck in amphetamines. ive heard that helps a lot.
its seroius because its my last year in school but i cant concentrate in lessons and cant keep myself awake.thats why i even assume taking drugs if it helps.i have no time to wait till goes away or use time-consuming methods.this can ruin my life.

thanks in advance.
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seren_
replied on October 14th, 2007
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Have you had a blood test? Total bloods might turn up something.
If you've been sick lately you might have Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome, which results from damage to the immune system.
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matiss
replied on October 17th, 2007
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my immune system ir quite good. i havent been ill for years.
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Georgia59
replied on October 18th, 2007
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many people who've gone through having ADHD also turn up with depression. I bet that's what you are struggling with, especially as you describe your other symptoms. Have you seen anyone about it?
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matiss
replied on October 26th, 2007
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some retired doctors i know (relatives, family friends) say that i should do some sport activities (but i do) and sleep well. it does not help me.good sleep can prevent my drowsiness for 5-10 minutes.
the last blood test did not show anything special as i was told. not sure any doctor would say anything else.
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CarolDiane
replied on October 26th, 2007
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That is the only symptom you are having righ now? You well may have sleep apnia. This is where the brain forgets to tell you to breath while you are sleeping and you do actually stop breathing for a few seconds. Do you smore? If you do you well might talk to your doctor about sleep apnia. This will make you feel really fitigued durning your waking hours. I really does not matter how long you sleep if it is unknowingly interupted with this.

Carrie
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matiss
replied on October 27th, 2007
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no i dont snore. im not sure is it the only sympton or not.i also have lack of concentration and moderate or a mild depression.
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CarolDiane
replied on October 27th, 2007
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Most people do snore. But I have seen people that don't. But, very seldom. My mom and sister both have sleep apnea and they both snore. I never worked in a sleep study lab, so it is hard for me to judge at this point. But, your symptoms of being so tired during the day really do mimick this problem. This is just my own theory and you really need to advice of your doctor for a real diagnosis. Sleep study lab is painless. They hook you up to a bunch of electrodes and tell you to go to sleep in a dark hospital room just for sleep study. Usually go in about 8pm and come home around 5am. Very hard to fall asleep know someone is monitoring your sleep habits. My sister actually stopped breathing over 200 times! I don't know about mom. They are both always tired, even with many hours of sleep.

Carrie
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matiss
replied on October 27th, 2007
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hmm well that could be it. thanks everyone for the replies. Smile
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michael000
replied on February 23rd, 2009
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hey matiss, I read your problem and i felt like I was reading something about myself. I have every single one of those symptoms, I'm curious how it turned out?
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wocrepus
replied on May 7th, 2009
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Take the Amphetimines
I just got diagnosed with ADD and I was feeling the same way you describe. I just went on Vyvanse and it is like magic...
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