Tired all the time - psychological??
Question: It seems I am tired all the time, I've been checked for the usual things like blood sugar issues. It seems to be a psychological thing, like I have trouble getting out of a beta state. So I yawn a lot and can't concentrate. Maybe some form of mild narcolepsy? Does anyone know if anything good OTC that will help? Caffeine doesn't do it - it makes me jittery yet still yawning and sleepy at the same time.
Answers: Exercise may be your best medicine. Try doing 30 minutes of cardiovascular activity three to four times a week. Not only will improve things physically, but it may also elevate seretonin levels - which improves mood and energy.
Have your doctor do a blood check for you to be sure you haven't a major illness that you are not aware of. Start exercise immediately. I agree with the exercise thing. It works wonders. It's weird how more sleep encourages more sleep. Exercise gives more energy. It works every time. You will be fine.
Many medical and psychiatric disorders go along with symptoms of fatigue or reduced activity. So it is very important to make a good clinical examination before thinking of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Maybe the most relevant clinical diagnoses that exclude CFS are
* Sleep apnea! This is rather common for patients with severe obesity! Any other sleep disorder can cause fatigue the next morning.
* Hypothyroidism (reduced function of the thyroid gland)
* Chronic heart problems (low output, cardiomyopathia)
* Side effects of medication (some medication for high blood pressure, sleeping pills, pills for muscle relaxation and many more!)
* chronic alcohol abuse / addiction to drugs. Even some months after severe alcohol exposure symptoms of fatigue or reduced interest can interfere with the quality of life
* Some chronic infections (e.g. Hepatis B or C) or malignancies (including Hodgkin's lymphoma) can also cause fatigue
* Use of and abstinence from caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate).
* For women with large menstruations: Iron insufficiency.
Many psychiatric disorders and/or the medical treatment can cause symptoms of fatigue! Fatigue (and reduced sleep) is a common symptom of depression and dysthymia or bipolar disorders. Any subtype of schizophrenia or delusional disorder can cause fatigue, and so can, of course, severe eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia nervosa.
A good medical and psychiatric examination is necessary to exclude these disorders.
Answers: Exercise may be your best medicine. Try doing 30 minutes of cardiovascular activity three to four times a week. Not only will improve things physically, but it may also elevate seretonin levels - which improves mood and energy.
Have your doctor do a blood check for you to be sure you haven't a major illness that you are not aware of. Start exercise immediately. I agree with the exercise thing. It works wonders. It's weird how more sleep encourages more sleep. Exercise gives more energy. It works every time. You will be fine.
Many medical and psychiatric disorders go along with symptoms of fatigue or reduced activity. So it is very important to make a good clinical examination before thinking of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Maybe the most relevant clinical diagnoses that exclude CFS are
* Sleep apnea! This is rather common for patients with severe obesity! Any other sleep disorder can cause fatigue the next morning.
* Hypothyroidism (reduced function of the thyroid gland)
* Chronic heart problems (low output, cardiomyopathia)
* Side effects of medication (some medication for high blood pressure, sleeping pills, pills for muscle relaxation and many more!)
* chronic alcohol abuse / addiction to drugs. Even some months after severe alcohol exposure symptoms of fatigue or reduced interest can interfere with the quality of life
* Some chronic infections (e.g. Hepatis B or C) or malignancies (including Hodgkin's lymphoma) can also cause fatigue
* Use of and abstinence from caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate).
* For women with large menstruations: Iron insufficiency.
Many psychiatric disorders and/or the medical treatment can cause symptoms of fatigue! Fatigue (and reduced sleep) is a common symptom of depression and dysthymia or bipolar disorders. Any subtype of schizophrenia or delusional disorder can cause fatigue, and so can, of course, severe eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia nervosa.
A good medical and psychiatric examination is necessary to exclude these disorders.
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