How to Overcome Fatigue

When one thinks about exhaustion they usually associate it with one word, tired. It is a bit more than the regular, severe to a point where functioning like a normal individual is not possible. Similar to this is fatigue, and the extreme kind is described as an inability to respond to stimuli. If we can put ourselves back on memory lane to where final exams in school were being completed, just a night before trying to stay up to cram as much information in as possible, this is a clear memory of having been there. So many of us push ourselves so hard and think that can outsmart our body and minds, but clearly not the case.

The medical term chronic fatigue syndrome needs to be present for a prolonged period of time, six months or more. What concerns the working families of today, at which rate should we pace ourselves to not fall captives to such extremes, and having to get treatment for it. The best way to prevent this from happening is to think of your body like a plant, the more you water it, give it nutrients, and put it in the correct sunlight the happier, greener and more beautiful it becomes. Plants are able to withstand some bad weather, but too much will cause them to wither away. Our bodies and minds are similar so here are some ways to improve the outcome.

Most important aspect to overcoming this issue is to keep a good balanced diet, filled with iron rich foods since failing to do so can affect red blood cell levels, affecting the brain and attention span. Secondly tons of pillow time, no needed explanation here, get at least eight hours every night on a good mattress with a supportive pillow, no excuses, take action. Exercise might seem like it would make you tired, but done consistently the body has to adapt and beneficial things happen. Also find ways to decrease stress, organize yourself enough to get the right help. A clean living environment provides a better lifestyle. Lastly, get regular doctor checkups to make sure the machine is running correctly. Serious conditions such as congestive heart failure, cancer, and kidney or liver disease to name a few. Specific treatments for the condition give the best odds for raising energy levels and feeling better.

There will be times when anyone's plate will become a little fuller than wished for, especially at ages later in life, since so much is at stake, a time when people are finally paying off house mortgage, grandkids are running around, possible retirement, and so many more things. Instead of focusing on all that is needed to be done, excuse yourself out to the gym, and do some weight lifting to burn of that worries there, replacing with positive happy feelings. A wrong solution here to be picked is going home, sitting on beloved couch and indulging in junk food. There is a limit to how much we can do, so adopt these easy ways to triumph and be filled with energy.