[fouc]

Have any fellow HN readers struggled with low energy levels for more than 5+ years and ever figured out how to counteract it?

Curious to hear what worked for you.

Definition of low energy levels in this context:

* struggles to work more than 20 hours a week without spending the rest of each day and the weekend recuperating.

* does not notice any significant differences in energy levels from a healthy diet, regular exercise, and achieving a healthy BMI. (That's not to say there isn't a difference, but it's small and can result in more consistent energy flow - the overall energy level is still low and recuperation is often strongly desired, feeling of fatigue is still constant)

[3pt14159]

This sounds like an oncoming case of depression or possibly even a mild ongoing case. Also could be burnout or in addition to burnout.

If you can take a month off and see a doctor I'd recommend it. The faster you can get ahead of this type of thing the better.

[biohax2015]

See a doctor.