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Beat fatigue
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Exercise
Lack of exercise is one of the key causes of low energy and feeling tired all the time. Inactivity also encourages weight gain and can also lower your mood. If you take the time and trouble to exercise regularly, you will soon notice increased feelings of energy, more stamina and a more positive outlook on life. Exercise boosts your metabolism to burn more fat and release more energy.
Relaxation
If you feel stressed, relaxation is as important as regular exercise. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a soak in an aromatherapy bath. Just sitting down quietly and listening to music by candlelight, or finding a quiet spot to read a book will help. Encourage the family not to disturb you during your relaxation period. Learn how to say no, so that you're not put upon and overloaded with tasks, either at home or work. There are times when you must put yourself first, and if you are TATT, that's one of them.
Seeking help
If you feel TATT for longer than two weeks, despite increasing your exercise levels, eating a healthy diet and improving your quality of sleep, you must see your doctor. Many illnesses start off with tiredness as one of their first symptoms. Whilst most people who feel tired are unlikely to be seriously ill, it's still worth having a check-up just in case. This is especially important if you have also noticed other symptoms, such as weight loss, cough, shortness of breath, urinary problems or thirst.
Only one in ten sufferers of TATT are likely to have a medical cause for their symptoms, such as:
NB: Carbon monoxide poisoning is worth considering, especially if accompanied by headache, and if symptoms rapidly clear on breathing fresh air.
Exercise
Lack of exercise is one of the key causes of low energy and feeling tired all the time. Inactivity also encourages weight gain and can also lower your mood. If you take the time and trouble to exercise regularly, you will soon notice increased feelings of energy, more stamina and a more positive outlook on life. Exercise boosts your metabolism to burn more fat and release more energy.
Relaxation
If you feel stressed, relaxation is as important as regular exercise. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a soak in an aromatherapy bath. Just sitting down quietly and listening to music by candlelight, or finding a quiet spot to read a book will help. Encourage the family not to disturb you during your relaxation period. Learn how to say no, so that you're not put upon and overloaded with tasks, either at home or work. There are times when you must put yourself first, and if you are TATT, that's one of them.
Seeking help
If you feel TATT for longer than two weeks, despite increasing your exercise levels, eating a healthy diet and improving your quality of sleep, you must see your doctor. Many illnesses start off with tiredness as one of their first symptoms. Whilst most people who feel tired are unlikely to be seriously ill, it's still worth having a check-up just in case. This is especially important if you have also noticed other symptoms, such as weight loss, cough, shortness of breath, urinary problems or thirst.
Only one in ten sufferers of TATT are likely to have a medical cause for their symptoms, such as:
- Anaemia - especially iron-deficiency anaemia
- Underactive thyroid
- Overactive thyroid
- Depression
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Side effects of medication
- Poorly controlled diabetes
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Irregular heart beat
- Heart failure (causing fluid retention)
- Infection - especially glandular fever, or long-term grumbling infections
- Chronic inflammatory diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)
- Auto-immune disorders
- Disease of any organs (such as the lungs, kidneys, liver or adrenal glands)
- Post-viral fatigue syndrome
- Serious illness such as cancer (less than 1 in 100 people with TATT)
NB: Carbon monoxide poisoning is worth considering, especially if accompanied by headache, and if symptoms rapidly clear on breathing fresh air.
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Created: 11/06/2003 Updated: 31/01/2007
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