my new lack of sadness depression

[mdmc]

Good morning
I struggle with BP2 and SAD.
Last year, I moved from NY to SC in part to reduce the symptoms of SAD. It worked. I didn't get overly depressed last winter or this winter so far.
However, I have been struggling with a depression that I have never experienced before.
I don't have feelings of sadness, failure, or despair.
I do have extreme fatigue, irritability, and exhaustion.
I can't get enough sleep.
I'm struggling with concentration, self-care, and eating.
"I feel an emptiness inside, to which I cannot relate".

I was wondering if anybody had any thoughts about what I am experiencing. Thanks in advance and Happy New Year.

[ItsjustMe]

1. Ditto

I don't have feelings of sadness, failure, or despair.
I do have extreme fatigue, irritability, and exhaustion.
I can't get enough sleep.
I'm struggling with concentration, self-care, and eating.
"I feel an emptiness inside, to which I cannot relate".


I have extreme difficulty falling asleep, and when I do fall asleep, I only sleep for about 4 hours.

[mdmc]

4. thanks for checking in

Happy New Year!

[multigraincracker]

2. Get your testosterone checked.

Along with all other blood test.

[mdmc]

3. I have gotten my blood tested left and right

But I have not had my testosterone tested

[multigraincracker]

5. I've been on testosterone replacement for

over 20 years. Feel terrible when I go off it. Small shot weekly and feel great.

[mdmc]

11. interesting

what specialty / type of doctor does this for you?

[multigraincracker]

12. Endocrinologist. Your family doctor can order the blood test to see if you need to see a specialty doc.

[cpamomfromtexas]

6. Stir ribose into tea in the morning

It’s a simple sugar that helps the body make ATP. Do it in morning first thing. Wait 30 minutes before eating.

[onecaliberal]

7. "I have extreme difficulty falling asleep, and when I do fall asleep, I only sleep for about 4 hours"

Same.

[Frasier Balzov]

8. Caffeine?

[mdmc]

13. yes please

always

[brer cat]

9. I have the exact symptoms you describled.

I take citalopram (celexa) and it does a great job for me with all but sleeping. I can't get a decent night's sleep. I hope you can find relief for your issues.

[Karadeniz]

10. Have you had a thorough blood analysis?

[mdmc]

14. No

I have not

[OldBaldy1701E]

15. I wish I could say that you can rule out things like Alzheimers and other dementia...

We can't at our ages. Please consider this as well. The depression might be a side effect of brain disfunction from such things.

I hope you find some peace.