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.

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