A big part of living my life with lupus & other auto immune illnesses is dealing with fatigue. Fatigue is not just being tired. Its much more. It’s feels like I have something slowing me down, preventing me from doing what I want to accomplish for the day. It can be very annoying plus depressing. It seems like a big percentage of my life I am resting. I try to make this down time as positive as I can. Here are some of the things I do to battle the fatigue.
Naps, I’ve learned that even a 10 minute one can help me feel more refreshed.
Showers, I prefer warm water because it soothes my achy bones & muscles
Facial masks are a good part of skin care. Remember the skin is our largest organ. We should take care of it the best we can.
Staying hydrated
Following a nutritional diet
Watch a favorite TV show, movie or YouTube video
Journaling is such a great way of relieving the pent up stress of fatigue
What are the ways you deal with fatigue?
