I'm looking for help to figure out why I keep having random massive energy crashes.

[frostylemonade22]

I'm a male, 37 years old, 5'10" and 194 pounds. I can't say exactly how long it's been happening but it's long enough that I feel like it isn't normal. I think the earliest I can possibly say it started was about 5 years ago, but before that I was dealing with constant fatigue from depression and medication. I'm currently working on a journal to try and get more ideas on how often they happen or what might be causing them.

The crashes themselves though, they will start slowly like I feel like I'm just getting tired and need to take a break. If I am working or doing something, they make it hard to socialize or get things done but I'm able to push through at least. If I sit down then they will sometimes hit so hard that I'm fighting to stay awake or if I lay down I will fall asleep and nothing is going to stop it. Since I started journaling about them and paying more attention, I notice they will last about an hour for milder ones and for 2-3 hours for more severe ones. There doesn't seem to be a consistency to them either. Sometimes a week or two will pass without one happening and sometimes they are happening every day or two.

I do have ADHD and take meds for it which seems to help a bit with them, more of them seem to be on the milder side when taking meds than without. Before meds the crashes could at times happen every day for weeks or even a month or more and would all be severe. I'm planning to see a doctor but I don't really have the best impression of doctors caring or taking it seriously.

[shadowmed]

I think you are right to see a doctor so that they can investigate if there is anything in your blood that explains this. Do you sleep ok at night? I understand that sleep apnea can cause people to feel extremely tired during the day, even though they think they’ve slept ok. Anaemia can make you tired too, as can asthma. I’d just be guessing though because without proper investigations I doubt you’ll get the right answers. Good luck with finding the cause and please let us know how you get on.

[frostylemonade22]

Sleep troubles are a thing I do deal with, I currently have a medical marijuana card and the edibles have given me a significantly improved sleep schedule. At the same time, maybe that could be playing a part in this. I've had blood work done throughout my life and it always comes back normal but maybe a new doctor will have better ideas on what to test for. Thank you for your reply, I'll look more into the ideas you suggested in case something stands out or really connects with what I struggle with.