| I really struggle with fatigue due to a chronic sleep issue. Here’s what helps me: - see a sleep specialist. You might have a sleep issue like apnea or periodic limb movements that disrupt your sleep without you realizing it. Or narcolepsy, which can show as a kind of chronic drowsiness. - find a good sleep book. I really enjoyed The Sleep Solution by dr Chris winter. - mindfulness practice: sometimes this itself can help deepen your sleep. - Take a power nap (but not a long nap) post lunch. We’re naturally diurnal, so tend to feel sleepy early afternoon. - Exercise for a short term energy boost and to deepen your sleep at night. - Hydration: drink a good amount of water. Dehydration is a big cause of fatigue for me - do low key activities on bad days: be easy on yourself and take it slow. Read a relaxing book or take a bath. Don’t put tons of pressure on yourself. - magnesium supplements: this is probably the most frequently helpful supplement for improving sleep. It’s often said most people have a magnesium deficiency. |