Foundations of Your Fatigue
Tired of feeling tired? You've got to get to the root of your problem.
When you work and play hard, you're going to get tired. It's only natural.
However, if you feel out of energy and unmotivated on a daily basis, it may be
more than a little bit of tiredness. You may be suffering from fatigue.
Instead of ignoring the problem and learning to live with it, figure out
what's causing this tiring condition so you can regain the energy you need to
live life to the fullest!
Here are a few of the most common causes of fatigue.
Depression
Everything is hard to do when you're depressed - including getting up and
going to work. Whether you're clinically depressed (depression that lasts two
weeks or longer) or are just going through a brief rough spot, overcoming your
depression is vital to recovering energy. As difficult as it may be, a great
way to beat both depression and fatigue is to force yourself to get some fresh
air and exercise.
Sleeplessness
In case you've not figured it out yet, your entire life depends on getting
enough sleep. When sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea or insomnia
set in, it is virtually impossible to get the quantity and quality of sleep
you need for good health. The result is an initial tiredness that turns into
lack of productivity or motivation, a.k.a. fatigue. Beat it by undergoing a
sleep study to figure out what you can do to improve your sleep habits.
Anemia
If you feel yourself running low on energy, look under your eyelids. If
they're almost white, your energy problem is likely due to anemia.
Fortunately, overcoming mild iron-related anemia is relatively easy, as all
you need is to get some iron in your body as soon as possible. Any leafy
vegetable that is dark green will do. You can also grab some iron with almost
any meat you can get your iron-hungry hands on.
Thyroid
Along with a variety of other problematic and dangerous complications, fatigue
is yet another common side effect of thyroid problems. Whether you've got
hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, your body's response is to grow weary. As
thyroid conditions will stick with you for life, you'll need to work hand in
hand with your physician to keep the condition under control and keep your
fatigue at a minimum.
Pain
As if the constant throbbing in your back weren't troublesome enough, it may
also be at the root of your fatigue. In fact, any long-term pain can result in
fatigue. To beat pain-induced fatigue, you need to receive appropriate
treatment, which may include oral or intravenous medications, physical
therapy, surgery, acupuncture, or lifestyle modifications.
Use
They may make you feel better at the time, but alcohol and illegal drugs can
both contribute to fatigue, especially if you do either with excess. Though
both of these causes of fatigue are voluntary, they can be difficult to kick
on your own. In the event you don't feel able to say goodbye to drinking or
drugs on your own, seek professional help. It will help you overcome fatigue
and protect your overall good health for years to come.
Stranger Causes
Though fatigue is usually the result of a common problem such as anemia or
depression, it can also be the result of a variety of other serious
conditions, including the following:
- arthritis
- diabetes
- infections
- kidney or liver disease
- lupus
If you can't figure out what's causing your fatigue and fear it may be one
of these conditions, talk with your physician as soon as possible.
Treating these conditions properly is essential not only for overcoming
fatigue, but for having the quality of life you desire.
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