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Feeling weak like hell
I have anxiety and depression but with this i am going through hell weakness. I feel tired while sitting in a car while traveling for only 30 min. I feel racing heart in car, my back started paining and i feel tired. A little work makes me tired and i am unable to understand what to do. How will i live my life with this energy. I am feeling shattered and demotivated. Feeling like no purpose i have in life now my every dream has been broken. Only thing i have is palpitations, unlimited fear, self judgement, overthinking and heavy chest. I am 26 years old and feeling done with this life. Seeking practical suggestions only because tired from listening tips that don't work in my case. I need help because its been 10 years and i don't want to live like this. I want to enjoy my life without fear and palpitations or physical weakness.
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See You’re not weak your body is exhausted from years of running in survival mode. The fatigue, palpitations, and hopelessness are signs of a dysregulated nervous system, not failure. Start with daily vagus nerve calming (like slow breathing: 4 in, 6 out), reduce overstimulation (less sugar, caffeine, screen), and find a therapist trained in trauma-informed CBT or somatic work. You’re not broken you’re burnt out, and recovery is possible with the right support. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Thank you for reaching out… what you’re feeling is incredibly heavy, and it takes real courage to speak about it so honestly. You’ve already survived 10 years of this, and that says you have strength, even if it doesn’t feel like it now.
Your symptoms… weakness, palpitations, body pain, hopelessness… aren’t “just in your head.” Chronic anxiety and depression often create a body-mind loop, where both physical and mental energy crash.
Since you’re asking for practical steps, here are focused areas to start working on:
1. Rule out hidden physical causes like Vitamin B12, D, iron deficiency, thyroid issues, etc. These often worsen fatigue and mimic anxiety.
2. Structured psychiatric care is a must. Long-term unresolved anxiety needs medication review. Some meds work better for physical symptoms.
3. Combine it with therapy (especially CBT or body-based therapy). For someone like you, therapy isn’t about “talking” but learning to regulate your nervous system.
4. Track and fix 3 basics daily: hydration, sleep cycle, protein intake. They affect nervous energy more than we realize.
5. Limit screen time at night and intense overthinking rituals. These worsen chest heaviness.
Next Steps
- Book an appointment with a psychiatrist and get a fresh review of your current condition and any blood work suggested.
- Begin therapy with someone who understands trauma-informed care, not just motivational tips.
- Write 3 things you want to experience in life if your fear lifts. This becomes your “why” to fight back.
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You are not weak… your nervous system is overwhelmed. But recovery is possible. You need not more tips, but structured, guided, consistent help. Please don’t delay professional support. Your life is valuable, and there is still time to reclaim it.
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You have discussed your distress and symptoms in detail that are suggestive of Depression. It's very common but if you start medications after consultation of a psychiatrist, you will feel better and have response in 1-2 week. You are 26 years old and feeling helpless at this moment, it's due to illness. Once, you seek treatment, things will get better. You can plan a online consultation or in person consultation. You are brave enough that you have at least shared your problems and seeking help.
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do not lose hope, you are not alone
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Dr. Vettrivel Arul
Homoeopath
7 yrs exp
Salem
Youâre dealing with far more than just anxiety and depression youâre showing signs of long-term nervous system exhaustion. When your mind is constantly in survival mode for years, your body starts shutting down its reserves. Thatâs why even a car ride feels draining, your heart races without reason, your back aches, and life feels heavier by the day. Itâs not just mental itâs deeply physical too. The emotional pain, the racing thoughts, the self-judgment, and the broken dreams are all real. Youâre not imagining this or being dramatic. Your body is sounding an alarm that things need to change. What youâre experiencing is consistent with functional somatic syndrome, a state where your nervous and endocrine systems are completely overwhelmed. But and this matters it is treatable.
Next Steps
You need to break this loop by addressing your nervous system directly. The very next step is to see a psychiatrist who understands psychosomatic and fatigue-related disordersâpreferably someone who doesnât just medicate but works alongside therapists trained in somatic or trauma-informed therapy. Get a full lab workup done: B12, Vitamin D3, TSH, cortisol, iron, ferritin, ESR, and CRP. Low values here can worsen your exhaustion and mood symptoms. If you're already taking medication and still not feeling better, ask for a review. You may need a different approachâperhaps a gentler SSRI combined with beta-blockers or low-dose anxiolytics that don't sedate but help reduce the overactivation. Do not self-medicate or quit suddenly. You can also begin somatic retraining like grounding, vagal breathing, or EFT tapping with a trained therapist. Just talk therapy isnât enough when your body is this worn.
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Start each day by anchoring your body before your mind. The moment you wake, sit up slowly, drink warm water, and do 3 cycles of box breathingâinhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Then eat something protein-rich: a boiled egg, sprouted moong, or paneer. This stabilizes your blood sugar and nervous system. Walk barefoot for 5 minutes in natural sunlight if you can. Reduce sugar, caffeine, and cold food. Keep your day simpleâone small task at a time, not a big goal. Speak kindly to yourself: âI am unwell, but I am healing.â This isnât the end of your story. You donât need to find your purpose right nowâyou just need to find your balance. And it is possible. You will recover, not because itâs easy, but because you deserve to feel well again.
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