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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I had post viral fatigue after a severe lung infection. The fatigue lasted over a year, what I found important was to gradually increase the amount of activity I did, even if I left well.

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By *hriscooperMan
over a year ago

Warrington

Write a to do list and add times you need to start and finish them.. Once you're up and doing them you'll be fine and ready for more..

I get like that from time to time, and find having that written down in front of me and me making myself do them with the rewards of a coffee and a butty or something at the end of it works.

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent

I've been quite ill for the past two years, and fatigue is part of it. Sometimes you just have to let it sink into you, and forgive yourself for not getting things done. Caffeine and energy drinks are awful, but dehydration does make it worse.

Water helps. I hope you feel better soon OP Xx

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible."

Have you had your iron levels checked?? Maybe eating little and often to regulate blood glucose levels? Hope you feel better soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible."

Fatigue is a dialysis struggle. I listen to my body and do what I can do then rest

Look up the spoons theory though cos its a nice way to explain how it works

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Fatigue is a dialysis struggle. I listen to my body and do what I can do then rest

Look up the spoons theory though cos its a nice way to explain how it works"

Bloody auto carrot

Daily not dialysis

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible."

I suffer from this constantly due to a chronic autoimmune disease.

After decades of beating myself up for being "lazy", I now accept that I need way more sleep & rest.

If its a temporary issue, OP, just do what your body needs & don't be so hard on yourself. Stress makes it worse. Whatever you need to do can surely wait a little while.

And in the long term, planning is your best friend.

Feel better soon xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ask for vitamin D to be checked. I had some jabs and it really helped me.

That said there’s physical and mental fatigue and a combination of both. Understanding which it is does help.

I was off work sick for a long time a few years back and fatigue was worse then. My body and mind sort of accepted that was the way it was. So finding that motivation is huge. Be it make a cuppa or anything

But, I am not a medical professional, if it’s constant I’d get it checked

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent

Oh yes, Iron too. I was on tablets for a few months earlier this year. The timings for taking them were so restrictive. Made life quite tricky x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Have you had your iron levels checked?? Maybe eating little and often to regulate blood glucose levels? Hope you feel better soon "

I've had iron infusions in the past and I'm currently putting everything in motion to get another as I'm low again. I should know next month on that one.

It's a pain and probably the cause.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Fatigue is a dialysis struggle. I listen to my body and do what I can do then rest

Look up the spoons theory though cos its a nice way to explain how it works"

I'm constantly stuck between I can't let this rule my life and I should listen to my body.

I like the spoons theory, I got shown that when I was diagnosed with CFS.

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Have you had your iron levels checked?? Maybe eating little and often to regulate blood glucose levels? Hope you feel better soon

I've had iron infusions in the past and I'm currently putting everything in motion to get another as I'm low again. I should know next month on that one.

It's a pain and probably the cause. "

Ah ok, does sound like your levels might be low, as another poster said also worth getting vitamin d checked too. With meals, if you have a glass of orange juice with an iron rich meal, the vitamin c in the oj helps your body absorb the iron x

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By *inky ChefMan
over a year ago

Norwich

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible."

Let it go.

Quick power nap.

You know the the ones, when you're drooling or wake up to your arm slips off the surface.

Then a couple of coffee/tea and do your chores.

It doesn't help, if you stay online making numerous threads I guess.

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By *TK421-Man
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Be kind to yourself and accept that this is hard.

I found exercise ( I know you need some mojo before you can get up) works wonders. Light workouts, yoga, walks and just fresh air ( even if it's popping to the corner shop for something).

Wish you the best.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Let it go.

Quick power nap.

You know the the ones, when you're drooling or wake up to your arm slips off the surface.

Then a couple of coffee/tea and do your chores.

It doesn't help, if you stay online making numerous threads I guess."

Numerous?

It's 1 isn't it?

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By *inky ChefMan
over a year ago

Norwich

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Let it go.

Quick power nap.

You know the the ones, when you're drooling or wake up to your arm slips off the surface.

Then a couple of coffee/tea and do your chores.

It doesn't help, if you stay online making numerous threads I guess.

Numerous?

It's 1 isn't it?

Fair enough.

1 today and 1 is still alive from yesterday.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Have you had your iron levels checked?? Maybe eating little and often to regulate blood glucose levels? Hope you feel better soon

I've had iron infusions in the past and I'm currently putting everything in motion to get another as I'm low again. I should know next month on that one.

It's a pain and probably the cause. "

Have you considered 'iron water' i take some on and off that has apple /vit c to accelerate absorption. I've also moved to decaf tea to help too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Have you had your iron levels checked?? Maybe eating little and often to regulate blood glucose levels? Hope you feel better soon

I've had iron infusions in the past and I'm currently putting everything in motion to get another as I'm low again. I should know next month on that one.

It's a pain and probably the cause.

Have you considered 'iron water' i take some on and off that has apple /vit c to accelerate absorption. I've also moved to decaf tea to help too. "

Yep I did spatone and been a caffeine free freak for years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's really debilitating having no energy and kinda a closed circle - as the more or less you do doesn't seem to help at all.

I get very tired when I'm dehydrated - i think i am last two days as i feel flat as a pancake.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's really debilitating having no energy and kinda a closed circle - as the more or less you do doesn't seem to help at all.

I get very tired when I'm dehydrated - i think i am last two days as i feel flat as a pancake.

It's truly crap isn't it.

My usual tricks haven't worked. I'm just buggered I think. I haven't recovered from being mega active on friday. but I've been able to recoup properly due to life commitments I couldn't avoid. That's what does me in the most.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you exercise and eat healthily? Both have a massive impact on energy levels.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Have you had your iron levels checked?? Maybe eating little and often to regulate blood glucose levels? Hope you feel better soon

I've had iron infusions in the past and I'm currently putting everything in motion to get another as I'm low again. I should know next month on that one.

It's a pain and probably the cause.

Have you considered 'iron water' i take some on and off that has apple /vit c to accelerate absorption. I've also moved to decaf tea to help too.

Yep I did spatone and been a caffeine free freak for years."

Yeah that's the one i take x

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By *carlett 44Woman
over a year ago

bootle

I have fibromyalgia and the fatigue can be debilitating. I can sit here all day with plans in my head but no energy to get up n even move. I feel for you. I also find I wake up most nite at least 4 times a nite n that don't help

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By *aissez-faireMan
over a year ago

Right behind you…. Boo

Sometimes just drinking water increases your energy levels.

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By *aidbacklover2021Man
over a year ago

perth

I have been feeling fatigued all year .

I stay active but now find afterca day doing physical jobs around the house and garden I feel knackered.

I used to have 3 jobs on the go pre covid and always full of energy.

Need some sunshine which thankfully I will get next 2 weeks

In the Caribbean

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a chronic pain condition that comes with some absolutely crippling fatigue. I'm currently I'll on top of that and have slept for 12 hours and still feel utterly dead.

You just have to listen to you body, when you feel that tired don't fight it.

When I'm not ill I do find that walking can help me not feel so bone bag tired but it is hard to find the motivation for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I rarely get tired. I lose motivation but if something (or someone) needs doing I’ll always have the energy.

But, I I think I need a bit of adrenaline for something, sweets. Sugary sweets.

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

As many others have said op, don't beat yourself up over it accept you need rest and allow that to happen. We are all different so listen to your body, if it's been like this for some time (weeks rather than days) seek a medical opinion as many things can exacerbate fatigue including stress.

Hope it resolves itself soon but be kind to yourself

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

For me, lots of water and vitamins.

But get medically checked out.

Caffeine and sugar are a bad idea, made myself more ill with that

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I've been permanently fatigued since December 2021.

It has been relentless and every day is a struggle and nothing works.

My sleep pattern has always been poor but I've never been tired like this.

It's just one of the reasons I haven't been meeting and won't be for the foreseeable future because I don't have the energy for chatting nevermind meeting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible."

Do a small 10-20 minute workout, then have a Cold shower it will 100% help with fatigue and mood

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Go for a walk outside.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a vicious cycle. I get to sleep quite quickly, but then I wake 3 or 4 times through the night. I can't lie in. On the rare occasions I sleep almost through, I feel like shit during the day....

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Ennui is a bitch

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Stop having anything with sugar in it.

Stop coffee

Stop white flour

Get your bloods checked.

Make sure you get sleep each night.

Walk each day.

Eat iron rich foods ( easy to search them )

Make sure you laugh each day too

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Forgot to say .......

Drink water

Buy some Feroglobin and don't leave it on the shelf like an ornament

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Do a small 10-20 minute workout, then have a Cold shower it will 100% help with fatigue and mood "

I hate the cold

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've been permanently fatigued since December 2021.

It has been relentless and every day is a struggle and nothing works.

My sleep pattern has always been poor but I've never been tired like this.

It's just one of the reasons I haven't been meeting and won't be for the foreseeable future because I don't have the energy for chatting nevermind meeting. "

Fancy a nap instead? We can fall asleep together

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By *tanley FunseekerMan
over a year ago

stanley

I suffer in the dark winter months. However on the advice of a fellow forumite I’m trying vitamin D3 tablets and they are helping. Either that or the placebo effect is helping.

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By *GermanInLondonMan
over a year ago

London

It's horrible isn't it? I'm sat on the sofa virtually falling asleep but trying to get myself up to do my to do list. I've failed for over an hour and still haven't made a cup of tea either.

So best suggestions to get over fatigue needed. Please don't suggest energy drinks or caffeine.

Who else suffers? It's bloody horrible.

Fatigue is a dialysis struggle. I listen to my body and do what I can do then rest

Look up the spoons theory though cos its a nice way to explain how it works

I'm constantly stuck between I can't let this rule my life and I should listen to my body.

I like the spoons theory, I got shown that when I was diagnosed with CFS."

Sorry to hear about this.

I am not familiar enough with CFS but generally speaking...Are there any patient forums? Possibly as well US based? Best if there is some sort of moderation (preferable by someone medical). Maybe you could find some advice there?

Again generally speaking for something chronical a diary may help. What makes it better/worse. If established that iron levels are an influence then I hope this can be adjusted soon.

Make sure you mention the impact this has on your life. Prioritisation is tricky at the moment in UK healthcare systems.

Hope you find ways to manage this!

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

I did over 13,000 steps on Saturday on a day out, so I'm paying for it big time.

I've mostly sat on the sofa, napped or been in bed.

Haven't left the house since I got home Saturday evening.

You just have to rest and not feel bad about it.

Today I've cut my dad's hair, done 2 loads of washing and baked a cake. There's a ton of other stuff needs doing but *shrugs* it's not going anywhere

Really must order some supplements.

I'm sure I've said this before, but I'd get your B12/vit D checked too.

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