I have been really fatigued for the past month. I feel weak, and I have no desire to exercise or do anything at all. I also have problems sleeping. I was taking adderall, which gave me an extra boost of energy, and I was stupid and was lifting weights vigorously daily over a span of a month or longer. I started to feel a little sluggish, then a month ago I stopped taking adderall. That is when really started to feel tired. Could I be overtrained?? Can I really be burned out for more than a month from lifting weights? My doctor just told me that I just have depression, and he perscribed me to a medication, but it doesn't help. Also, I realize that I probly was not eating enough, so I have started to increase my food intake.

I am no doctor but if you think the fatigue is from lack of energy try eating some carbs especially fruits and wheat bread. From personal experience when I am carb deplete I am super tired and does not want to workout but this only persist for a day or two for me. There is a difference between fatigue and depression.

IMO, listen to your doctor.

Why were you taking Adderall in the first place? Was is just to increase energy and selp-prescribed?

I don't think it is a coincidence that you stopped the adderall and now you are tired. My wife takes it. When she misses a dose she is useless and just wants to sleep.

I was taking adderall to help me with school. I was taking it for four years. I know that withdrawing from adderall it makes you tired, but that should only last a week. I started tapering off of it 2 months ago. Even when it was still taking it, I remember starting to feel fatigued and sore, but I ignored it at continued to lift. Now I feel completely drained. I don't know who else to talk to since my doctor tells me it's only depression.

Thanks for all the replies!

How old are you? If under 18, what are your parents participation in this? Have you been open, frank, and honest with them? Have you had good dialogue with your doctor about these fatigue symptoms, etc?

Get a second opinion, and discuss this option with your parents.

Were you diagnosed with a form of Attention Deficit Disorder? Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant, and I am not surprised by your withdrawal symptoms.

In addition, what are your eating habits like? Do you drink alcohol?


Best wishes,

Chillen

Thanks for the advice.
I am 22, and I do have ADD. I know withdrawal from adderall causes fatigue, but I started to feel fatigued even while I was on the adderall, but I ignored it and continued to lift weights. I now realize I wasn't eating enough, I would usually just eat something quick.
Once I stooped taking adderall, the first 2 weeks I was REALLY tired, then it got a little better, but I'm still tired and sore all of the time. I don't believe that adderall withdrawal can last this long(my doctor doesn't think so either), so that is why I looking into other explanations.

What you are eating can sometimes have just as much impact on energy levels as the amount you eat. If you're eating a lot of simple carbs in one meal then you might find that your energy levels crash because of the insulin spikes. Consuming fish oils with each meal can be a good way to promote steady insulin levels

May well not be the reason for your fatigue but getting your diet sorted can often help a little at least