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Beloved:
If you are getting enough quality sleep then yes depression can make you tired.  Depression effects the physical not just mental. Depression is a chemical imbalance these neurotransmitters can effect other areas of the body.

I agree with MG have your thyroid checked. Iif you have any swollen glands them Mono can also cause this symptom. A blood count can also check for infection or anemia.

Have you stopped caffein or other stimulants it could be rebound withdrawal. High blood sugars from high carbs can also make you sleepy, post thanksgiving dinner reflex.

You need to see someone and have an evaluation, I do not know your age or other symptoms that could pin this down.

I have the opposite problem sometimes .....insomnia. :P


beloved

hillsbororiver:
It sure is great to have a Doctor in the house!

Thank you Beloved,

Joe

Akira329:
Its great to have a Doctor around in this place!!
Beloved has given me good advice.

I get depressed often, but more over matters in life and others lives that are close to me.
It can definitely take a toll on you.
You just feel like nothing matters and life isn't important.

I will say stay in the word and come here often for the edification.
There are some good people here that are willing to help where they can.
Sometimes just a phone call away!!

Antaiwan

KristaD:

--- Quote from: ailish on June 21, 2008, 06:34:53 PM ---
--- Quote from: Bradigans on May 11, 2008, 10:31:08 PM ---Are you a believer, because you know God is a jealous God.

 - Exodus 34:14 - For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:

i had that same problem years ago of putting my trust in physical health, fitness, and nutrition. Look at what Jesus says.

 - John 6:63 - It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

It's amazing how much of a regimented slave i was. I started exhibiting the same signs you're exhibiting. i couldn't understand.

anyway, i stayed in THE WORD, and finally got delivered. It was a long weening process, i might add. I think i know exactly what you're talking about as far as the physical tiredness. I remember those physical exertions. They're something out of hell. You're in my prayers. This is a hard idol of the heart to overcome. But, with God's grace, made applicable by staying in THE WORD, nothing is too hard.

IN HIS LOVE 

--- End quote ---

i dont believe depression is an idol.  it is an illness
i suffer with it.  i certainly dont consider it an idol. 
depression can happen for any number of reasons and unfortunately you can disagree but sickness is not idolatory.  when you said about idolatory i wonder if you meant self pity, which is definitely a different ball game altogether.

being fed up with life is a lot different than depression.

depression robs people of their life, and yes causes tiredness, you can sleep for hours and still wake up like you havent had an ounce of sleep.  it takes away ability to think, be motivated never mind idolize.  depression is a very real illness and needs treatment just as much as cancer, malaria or anything other sickness.

those who suffer depression struggle to get through each moment or their life and it can be a horrendous battle to find out why the sickness has started and even finding out the cause doesnt necessarily guarantee healing.  but god holds me in the palm of his hand because i know for certain that he has taken me through a lot of stuff that i couldnt wish on anyone.

maybe i have misunderstood your words "idol of the heart"
 

god bless



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i am pretty sure Bradigans meant that relying on physical fitness and such was an idol of the heart and that depression was the effect of the idolatry ;).
I think you've gotten great advice all around here Paul. I do hope this is lifted from you soon, depression is a horrible thing :(.

gmik:
Paul I am just reading this now.  I think that tiredness is a symptom of depression for sure.

This entire thread has had wonderful advice given. Having "had" it, and taking pills for it, I still agree w/ those that mentioned the more wholistic approach, at the time I was just too lazy to do the right things.  Popping a pill seemed easier!!! Even that would depress me!!

Finding BT released me from the guilt/shame etc bcz then I learned it is all of God. Now I am learning so much and being freed from the clutches of Babylon's teachings, that I am happier than I have ever been.

  This my friend is what I will pray for you.

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