I used to get tired all the time too. I then went on a raw diet for a little while and noticed a huge difference in my energy levels…huge! Anyway, I couldn’t coninue on with it, as I became quite ill and when I went to the Doctor she said I was very low in B12. She asked me if I was feeling really tired since doing raw eating and I said “no”, this is the most energetic I have ever felt. Even after giving up raw eating my energy levels were much better than previously.

Then I got a terrible flu and it all went downhill from there. Since that flu I have been feeling tired, lethargic and even a bit depressed/sad. It’s like my immune system has been attacked.

So I’m now going back on raw, but will just take b12 supplements and if I start to feel sick, I will introduce some cooked foods back into the diet.

Something to think about!

There is no need to always rely on medicine, if you can help yourself from within you. I started reading books, which I stopped for a long time. What also helps is setting little baby step goals each day and tick up the list once done and reward yourself with a little something i.e. a warm bath or a nice walk.
Anyway I am sure you get better step by step like I do.

Nice blog post, yet sad.

I share the same exact view point on the energy that fruits and vegetables gives.

I don’t wanna go medical on you, but have you considered the possibility of anemia?
A close family member of mine shared alot of symptoms that you described. Later she was diagnosed with low blood pressure and anemia. Even the part of feeling better with music.

The most simple of testings that can be done is going to a mirror and checking the inside of your eyelids, idealy they should be redish. If they are white, it’s a good sign of anemia.

Of course, in your own words, that doesn’t substitute professional help, a doctor and a proper exam…

There are three things that I can point to as triggers for improvement which have worked for me – and you have mentioned two of them already so you have the ability already!

Firstly, music. Find what music gets you going. This may be different for you than me, but I find some of Sarah Brightmans more stirring stuff works as well as a good bit of rock music or some classical works (such as Hans Zimmers music for the movie Gladiator). I guess the most famous such music is from ‘Rocky’ but I find it a little cheesy these days. I hope the music makes you feel angry as that will give you some energy too. Also find some comedy that gets you laughing, maybe watch DVDs of your favourite comics. Comedy sometimes takes a little while to work when you are down but is worth pursuing.

Get around people. I heard somewhere that depression is the most selfish condition and is best treated by getting around people. You said you felt better on the subway – around people. Again, I heard it said you should do charity work to find people worse off than but I’m not sure you need to go that far. Visit friends or neighbours or even join a club or take a night school course.

Lastly, and probably most importantly, find a purpose. Is there an interest that could drive you or maybe a project that could fascinate you? A well-researched blog could do that, so you must be close to a solution already. Is there a subject that needs a lot of research that you could get deep into? Maybe the job isn’t that interesting. Well, make your spare time more interesting – and it might even make your job unnecessary eventually!

Well, it works for me anyway……