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[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

It's not going to be a fix for everyone, but if you feel like this guy, you should check to see if you've got the rare form of the MTHFR Gene, which means you'll be up to 80% deficient of methylfolate.

Methylfolate is what our body turns folic acid into. It's a base element that our bodies use to function properly. If you've got an extreme deficiency, well, things just aren't functioning properly. People affected with this will have lived with these issues their whole lives.

Now, up to 60% of the population has a mild form of MTHFR, so the gene itself isn't uncommon, it's the rare form you'll be looking for.

Anyway, getting on a high dose of methylfolate changed my life, life from night to day, I'm not kidding. I still take medication for anxiety and depression, but the methylfolate helps them to function like they're supposed to.

Again, it's not a fix for everyone, but on the off chance you have it, I'd check it out.

[–] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

MTHFR Gene

For some strange reason when I read that I was imagining Samuel L Jackson reprising his role from Snakes on a Plane.

[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

They do call it The MotherFucker gene, lol

[–] force@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Ah, you mean one of the many genetic/biochemical abnormalities which are heavily associated with ADHD/MDD/Schizophrenia/Bipolar/Parkinson's/Alzheimer's/etc., sweet... it can join TAAR1, SORCS3, ST3GAL3, DRD4, DRD5, rs4680, rs6265, FXS... I think that's enough "let's see what kind of fucked up genetics can cause your mental disorders" lol

[–] Metz@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

aren't depressions fun?

[–] Coldgoron@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sounds a lot like adhd to me but Im no doctor.

[–] Deestan@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Yes, but depressive periods not normally.

[–] Secret300@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I hate this feeling. I wish I wasn't so lazym I need to shower more but it's so much work

[–] Rin@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

I kinda struggled with this. I wasn't able to get up and shower unless I had to be somewhere. The shame overrode my broken brain and that's basically how I survived university.

[–] hamid@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)
[–] Lmaydev@programming.dev 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

From personal experience I can say depression, anxiety, constant pain and any disease that affects your energy levels will make you feel like this.

When you wake up feeling completely done everything after is effort.

[–] MataVatnik@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Ah yes, me entire existence

[–] hperrin@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

This reminds me of Sloth from Fullmetal Alchemist.

[–] Sharkwellington@lemmy.one 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

What 👏 is 👏 the 👏 point 👏 anymore.

[–] nifty@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

As 👏 if 👏 there 👏 ever 👏 was 👏 one

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

We 👏 will 👏 we 👏 will 👏 rock you

[–] ShepherdPie@midwest.social 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The only appropriate use of the clapping emoji.

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

But the claps are in the wrong place

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world -1 points 8 months ago

My doctor said I got the clap in the wrong place🙁

[–] Daft_ish@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago
[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (3 children)
[–] nifty@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Kind of you to ask! I am okay thanks, I just thought I’d share a moody comic (it’s a moody day, I guess) but it’s not a big deal or anything lol

Appreciate the sentiment ^^

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago

I feel this comic. I think it's a mood a great many people are having these days. Our society is sick, and the ones on the bottom are being disproportionately exposed to the worst of it.

It's a very good idea to ask folks the question above (are you okay?), but I also can understand and really appreciate that someone drew this for the sake of dark humor, and/or societal commentary.

In short, I really appreciate it.

[–] A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

~~https://lemmy.world/c/adhd~~

!adhd@lemmy.world

~~(I don't remember how to link to communities without hyperlinks like on Reddit)~~ thanks!

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

Link worked for me but that's my home instance so that might have something to do with it. I'm also using Sync for Lemmy so the dev might have accounted for community links in the code.

[–] ConstipatedWatson@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I kind of had the same question

[–] abbadon420@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Chores are chores and a horse is a horse of course, of course.

[–] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Chores are chores and a horse is a horse of course, of course.

Wow, never expected to see a Mr Ed reference in this day and age.

[–] adamantris@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I feel panel one the most, I hate waking up since my sleep quality is so poor that I'm tired all day, every day

[–] GluWu@lemm.ee 1 points 8 months ago

This is life

[–] _lilith@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

could be depressed. Personally working out helped me sleep. good sleep instead of exhaustion sleep helps the other stuff. make sure you are taking a multivitamin too just in case you are deficient in something (iron or vitamin c are possibilities if you aren't eating vegetables.)

[–] MacedWindow@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I like the art style of only having color on the edges of objects. Really sets the mood.

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Shot, speak for youself. I'm so damn tired all the time I can fall asleep any time, anywhere, if given the opportunity.

[–] proton_lynx@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Have you ever checked for hypothyroidism? I was feeling exactly like you described for 2 years. Then, with a blood test, I discovered I had hypothyroidism and started treating it. Feeling a lot better now.

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure it's actually delayed sleep phase disorder. I have a naturally nocturnal sleep cycle. I feel energized at 2am. But I have to work during the day.

But also, I work 60 hour weeks, which is draining no matter what your sleep cycle.

[–] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I have a naturally nocturnal sleep cycle. I feel energized at 2am.

Some scientists say we all do, and trying to sleep just the one eight hour cycle is actually not the best way for us to sleep, but instead two 4-Hour cycles works best.

That's why a lot of countries have an afternoon break, and then they work into the early evening after the break.

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[–] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago
[–] Sekrayray@lemmy.world -1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

If you’re addicted to a substance seek help for it.

This was my life when I experienced addiction.

[–] force@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

i'm not addicted to anything yet this is me. (i have ADHD and insomnia)

[–] dezmd@lemmy.world -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Life is what you make of it.

[–] AtmaJnana@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Get after it, then

[–] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch -1 points 8 months ago

You are burned out?