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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 periodi
by softwaredoug 5y ago
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.