Fatigue can suck the joy out of life and make you feel guilty for things like missing out on time with your kids, or having to cancel plans with friends. But, it doesn’t have to be this way.
1. Lifestyle
If you’re not used to exercising, start small with something like a daily walk or jog. You may not feel like you have the energy for it, but once you get used to it, you’ll find that your body responds positively due to endorphin release.
Take a look at your diet—do some reading into foods that help and hinder energy levels. Be honest with yourself and think about things you eat that may be making you feel fatigued.
2. Diet
Diabetes is a condition when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin. The result is that you will have high blood sugar, which causes fatigue and loss of focus.
3. Diabetes
4. Depression
Depression can leave you feeling tired, worn out, and unwilling to get out of bed. Treating depression could solve issues with fatigue.
Anemia causes fatigue from decreased oxygen delivery to your body. The most common form comes from iron deficiency.
5. Anemia
6. Stress
These days there are many things to feel stressed about including: family, finances, work, friends, and your health. Stress is a common cause of fatigue and can be remedied too!
7. Medication
Medications are also a common cause of fatigue, or lack of energy. If this applies to you, speak to your doctor about alternative medications.
8. Sleep Disorders
It may seem obvious to suggest that a lack of sleep is a cause of tiredness, but sometimes, disorders like sleep apnea can go unnoticed.
The body is working incredibly hard in all stages of pregnancy, and hormones are changing and fluctuating all the time. It can cause you to feel tired, and exhausted. Your body works overtime to grow the new life inside of you.
9. Pregnancy
If your fatigue is unrelenting and nothing seems to help, talk to your doctor about investigating whether you may suffer from CFS.