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What Causes Tiredness And Anxiety?

Hi I am a 50 year old female taking modafalin to combate the constant tiredness, poor memory recall etc. quite recently I have become over anxious all of the time and feel at times I can get anxious over nothing. Could this be related to the medication
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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hi.. thanks for writing... i have understood your concerns..

you have complaints of constant tiredness and poor memory and recall, so it seems to me as a part of long lasting depression..i dont know whether u have consulted a psychatrist or not? if not.. then u shud consult one...

the depression can cause, lethargy, apathy, poor concentration and thats why poor recall and memory.. it may cause negative feelings in mind and thoughts of ending one's life...

modafinil is activating drug..it does not cause sedation and tiredness..which is used in many sleep disorders where day time sleepiness is there...it is also used to increase concentration..but in your case the cause is depression then modafinil alone can not work...u shud take antidepressant medication those who are not sedating..

in my opinion, u shud consult your treating psychiatrist and tell your detailed symptoms and memory problems..also ask if u require a antidepressant or not? and follow his advice..

i hope u ll find this advice helpful..best luck..
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What Causes Tiredness And Anxiety?

hi.. thanks for writing... i have understood your concerns.. you have complaints of constant tiredness and poor memory and recall, so it seems to me as a part of long lasting depression..i dont know whether u have consulted a psychatrist or not? if not.. then u shud consult one... the depression can cause, lethargy, apathy, poor concentration and thats why poor recall and memory.. it may cause negative feelings in mind and thoughts of ending one s life... modafinil is activating drug..it does not cause sedation and tiredness..which is used in many sleep disorders where day time sleepiness is there...it is also used to increase concentration..but in your case the cause is depression then modafinil alone can not work...u shud take antidepressant medication those who are not sedating.. in my opinion, u shud consult your treating psychiatrist and tell your detailed symptoms and memory problems..also ask if u require a antidepressant or not? and follow his advice.. i hope u ll find this advice helpful..best luck..