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>I don't have time for any of the hobbies I had in college

>but that just seemed to make me more tired.

>I'd be a pretty poor parent if I came home with this level of energy every day.

This isn't energy, it's depression. Even if you are not talking about "burn out", talking about your energy levels is a mood issue, unless you are overweight, have a bad diet, or have irregular sleep (which, as you say, you do not).

I would mention these concerns to your doctor. 10% of US adults (http://www.healthline.com/health/depression/statistics) suffer from depression, and it has nothing to do with whether you enjoy your job. The difference, if treated, is that you will enjoy your job and have energy at the end of the day.

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Wow, are you a physician? There are a myriad of reasons this could be happening starting with something as innocent as adjusting. Sitting all day and staring at a computer screen can be exhausting.

Health reasons could be causing exhaustion from low vitamin levels, poor diet, thyroid issues etc. Depression is possible but to throw out something like without a thorough medical work up and off of just a few statements is irresponsible. The OP said nothing about no wanting to get out of bed, not wanting to communicate or be around people, or any of the classic signs of depression nor did he/she mention anything such as feeling blue etc. quite the opposite, enjoys his work, etc. If all it takes is enjoying your job and being exhausted at the end of the day to be diagnosed with depression there would be far more than 10% of US adults with depression.

To the OP, If working out does not raise your energy levels I would suggest having a medical work up to rule out imbalances that are easily remedied. Working out does take time and requires consistency in order to raise energy levels but if it does not then you may need to talk to a physician.

Also watch the caffeine or sugar intake during the day, if you are consuming either, your lack of energy could be simply a sugar/caffeine crash.

woah there conclusion jumpin cowboy. tired after work != automatic depression.

Get a full set of bloods taken. could be underactive thyroid or anything.

Exactly what I said. Jumping to conclusions.

This sounds very similar to the kind of advice that gets normal people hooked to drugs and destroy their lives.

No one it's immune to the ups and downs of life.

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