How to Beat Fatigue from Cancer

Do you suffer from chronic fatigue? Fibromyalgia, or cancer related fatigue or burn out?

Read on for 10 steps to help you manage your fatigue.

Step 1: You are not alone.

Many people affected by these condition report fatigue that is not improving with sleep.

Step 2: Acceptance

The sooner you accept that you get this fatigue, the sooner you can make your way to a happier self.

Step 3: Enroll help from others

Educate yourself and others on the signs of fatigue.

Step 4: Pacing

know when to have breaks, how much activity you do in a day, spread out the activities throughout the week so that you body has time to recover. If you go shopping it's not time to clean the whole house on your return.

Step 5: Prioritise

Select what activity is important for you. Delegate what can be passed on to others.

Step 6: Physical Activity

Avoid being inactive. Short sessions that make you feel energised, often throughout the week will improve the feeling of fatigue.

Step 7. Restorative Therapy

meditate, breathe, walk in the forest.

Step 8: Good Nutrition

To have more energy.

Step 9: Set targets

Select specific times, activities to help your energy levels. Times to rest, sleep schedule, time to relax.

Step 10: BE patient!

Be kind to yourself. It take stime to reset your body.