Why am I so tired???

What labs were used to measure your thyroid function? If it was only TSH, I would highly recommend going back to get a more accurate set of tests (I can't recall them all but someone may chime in here. I think you want at least Free T4, Free T3 and Tg). My TSH always came back within range but it turned out I did have thyroid disease.

When you go for those labs, be sure to tell the doctor about the node/lump. An ultrasound might help to determine what it is. It could well be related to how you are feeling.
 
You gotta watch your thyroid tests when the Drs say they are "normal" lots of times most Primary care Drs don't realize what the normal ranges are it really depends on how you are feeling. Have you had any hair loss, diarrhea, muscle tenderness? Also, there's adrenal fatigue which can be determined by either a saliva or blood tests. I agree getting copies of all tests results and keeping a folder. Gotta be proactive. Take a multivitamin! Eat right and good luck! Don't keep pouring caffeine and energy drinks in cuz it will make it worse. CAthy
 
You said you get more than enough sleep; that could be a factor. When I sleep 10-12 hours I feel lethargic for the rest of the day. If I sleep for 7-8 hours, I have to pry myself out of bed... for the first hour I'm still tired, but after that, I feel refreshed. Also remember that physical activity plays a role in energy too. Exercise daily, doesn't have to be strenuous. And last, keep your mental health in check. Depression plays a big role on energy.
 
For the sleeping: I usually just crash after coming home from school. I literally cannot keep my eyes open, that's what I mean. And I just wake up whenever and usually it's in the morning at 6 because I have to go to school 2 hours away. I have been at that school for 5 years and the journey has never once tired me out the way it has now. I can barely keep awake in class. I don't willingly go to sleep for that long, my mom has tried to wake me up on several occasions and I haven't even realized because I have been so out of it.

I am a figure skater and so get plenty of excercise, at the gym and rink etc, although the past week I have not been to the rink or gym because last time I went for practice, I almost passed out and had to be escorted off the ice. My mom has told me to take it easy for a few days and I'm supposed to go again today.

And depression, I don't think I'm depressed? I don't feel upset, hopeless or anything. I feel the same as always. Just more tired and weak.
 
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