By Adrienne Dellwo — 2021
There are many options for managing symptoms and improving quality of life, including lifestyle changes, stress management, therapy, and medications.
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Individuals with disabilities are at a greater risk of experiencing fatigue than the general population, and this risk increases with age.
In the beginning, it was difficult to let myself rest, even with the ultimate doctor’s note. I felt like I still had to push past my (extremely limited) capabilities. I had to practice slowing down and allowing my frailties to become visible even when I had the choice to hide them.
I couldn’t keep “proving everyone wrong” and still do all the things I wanted to do with my life.
Understand life with chronic illness in a way that’s never been explained before, using Christine Miserandino’s “Spoon Theory.”
Don’t accept regular fatigue as part of aging.
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The best treatment for the bone-crushing fatigue caused by cancer and its treatment may be the very last one you'd imagine. It's exercise.
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Fatigue is the most common side effect of breast cancer treatment. Some doctors estimate that 9 out of 10 people experience fatigue at some point during treatment. Fatigue from treatment can appear suddenly, at any time, and can be overwhelming.
Some of the most effective methods people can use to improve their health are also the most accessible. The following six practices demonstrate how valuable it can be to go back to basics when it comes to well-being.
It’s the rare person who doesn’t need help coping with the stress, fatigue, and frustrations that chronic fatigue syndrome can bring. As a caregiver, you’ll need to learn all you can about chronic fatigue support.
Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.