I had bronchitis about a year ago, and ever sense I have barely had the energy to get out of bed. Last summer when I had bronchitis, the antibiotics and stuff didn t help me at all. I was given a few steroids and an IV, and I felt great for a few days. But ever since then, life has been a struggle. It s hard to get out of bed, clean the house, do the laundry, go to the store, etc. It has made life really depressing and miserable. I can t even exercise anymore because my energy level is so low... I used to enjoy going to the gym. Now I am so exhausted all of the time that I can t do that. Help please! I went to a doctor and he just said exercise more ... which I have tried. But my energy is so low that I literally run 5 feet and am out of breath. And I can t even find the motivation to go to the gym. I have gained 35 lbs since last year too.