Fatigue Management

What exactly is fatigue, and how can it get treated and prevented?

Feeling Fatigued

According to the findings of many researchers getting treatment for cancer. Report feelings of exhaustion between seventy and one hundred percent of the time. After receiving treatment for an illness. A person may feel tired for a period of time. That lasts anywhere from a few weeks to months. Although this varies and depends on the specifics of both the illness and the therapy.

Over the course of the last decade, there has been an increase in research on fatigue. Which has enabled us to learn more about the condition. As well as how to assist individuals afflicted with it.

Factors Affecting Fatigue

  • The consequences of having cancer
  • The consequences of receiving therapy
  • Other diseases that were already present prior to treatment
  • A worsening of symptoms that are already connected with other medical conditions
  • Other aspects to consider (worry about family, finances, work, etc.).

Effects Of Fatigue?

Psychological – An overwhelming sensation of exhaustion. Lower levels of energy. The desire to slow down. A general feeling of “sluggishness,” and an increased need for sleep and recuperation.

Consequences of Fatigue

It’s possible that you will have difficulty concentrating. Difficulty focusing your attention, difficulty remembering things, and you may feel overwhelmed. Behavior May consist of staying in more. Feeling weary more often. Spending less time with family and friends. Accepting fewer responsibilities at work, lowering work hours, and taking extra days off.

Emotions can cause feelings of aggravation and anger. As well as concern that the person may never feel “normal” again. Or that no one knows what they are going through. Finding a happy medium between physical activity. Periods of rest and sleep, and the “restorative experiences” offered by nutritional therapy.

Combat Exhaustion?

The good news is that despite the fact that weariness cannot get eradicated. There are a range of strategies that may get applied to manage it. The vast majority of non-pharmacological treatments for fatigue. Geared toward assisting individuals in better managing their weariness. With the goal of making patients feel less powerless over this symptom. More as though they are able to “run” their lives.

It is useful to identify any trends in your fatigue as a starting point. It may be helpful to keep note of how you feel on a daily basis. As a starting point, it is useful to identify any tendencies in your weariness. Nhlanhla Zondo is an expert in this field, book a therapy session today.