Depression and Fatigue

An educational overview of why depression drains energy, and why that can outlast a mood improvement.

In preparation. This article has not been written yet. The outline below shows the sections it will cover once it has been written and medically reviewed.

How depression affects energy

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Why fatigue can outlast an improvement in mood

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Telling fatigue apart from daytime sleepiness

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What else causes persistent tiredness

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Why the difference changes what gets assessed

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When to raise it with a clinician

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Sources

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By Mike Cowan, DO
Medically reviewed by Mike Cowan, DO