Is it normal i can't get a job because of my tiredness?

I've always been overly tired throughout my life, and it's getting worse. When I sleep I go out cold, literally nothing can wake me up unless someone yells at me for 5 minutes. I sleep around 14 hours a day, and can only get up when my body lets me. When I do finally wake up I still feel tired, and only after a few hours I get lethargic and feel like I'm going to pass out.

Because of this I can't get a job, I've struggled through school and nearly always took a two or three days off every week, I know if I did get a job they'd fire me if I took to many days off. I can usually only work for a few hours, otherwise I get very tired quickly and become very bad.

I know some people might just write it off as laziness, and some people in my life really do think I'm just lazy, but I really do want to wake up. I've missed meetings and social gatherings because of this, when I go to sleep I set an alarm or tell someone to wake me up, but I always sleep through everything and I hate it!

I went to the doctor a few months ago and they said I have thyroid problems and low protein and he gave me multi-vitamin tablets but they aren't working. I also eat quite healthy, I eat fruit and veges but I'll admit I don't eat much beef for protein though.

I can usually go outside such as like for exercise or to the shops once, but after this I need to rest for around 3 days because of how tired it makes me.

I've already had a couple of blood tests and other tests done but nothing other than the thyroid and low protein has come up. I hate this and I just want to die because I feel useless at not being able to work for my own money or do anything for society

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Comments ( 6 )
  • RoseIsabella

    Have you had a sleep study done? It's possible that you might have sleep apnea.

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  • MR.mr

    I'm sorry for you, i don't know what to tell you except try to keep going to doctors

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  • yourbitch

    You can get a job, just may be not anything. I have been late to work almost every day of every job Ive ever had and no one gave a shite, never been fired. try temp jobs it helps, that's what i do.

    as for losing energy throughout the day have you tried eating small amts of energy foods (whole grains, nuts, etc.) every 2 hours or so? & do you drink enough water ? tried tea or coffee ??

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  • riffraffy

    I'm assuming you're a guy. You got your blood work done—what's your testosterone level?

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    • I'm a girl :(

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      • riffraffy

        Then it probably comes down to your diet. You should start tracking your calories, see exactly how much you're eating and when.

        Chances are you're not eating enough, or if you are, you're not eating the sort of food that gives you energy.

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