Fatigue could just be a lack of sleep, but depression makes you less motivated and more apathetic.
"That is an excellent question! Yes, indeed fatigue is one of the primary symptoms of major depression, however, fatigue alone is not enough to make the diagnosis for major depression as there are many reasons that a person could be tired."
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Fatigue is common among people with clinical depression. Science isn't exactly sure why, but treating your depression is the first indicated step; medication, talk therapy, and God. I am not a doctor but a patient. This is only my opinion.
One recent study concluded that depression was the result of CFS and was not its cause
One recent study concluded that depression was the result of CFS and was not its cause
It is an even. There need not be any causal link.
Psychological
It is known that pain in itself can actually cause depression. Fatigue from lack of sleep or the illness itself also contribute to depressed feelings.
Ritalin was first used in the 40's for issues like combat fatigue, depression and psyhosis.