Fatigue is an extremely beneficial condition. It signals to us that it is time to limit the stress on the body and give it time to recover in order to avoid nervous and physical exhaustion. But if, after the rest, the desired surge of strength does not occur, a person feels tired, weak day after day, if it is difficult for him to concentrate, memorize information, if he feels pain in muscles and joints, then we can talk about chronic fatigue syndrome.
Instructions
Step 1
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a predominantly female disease - men suffer from it 4 times less often. The most susceptible to it are ladies aged 30 to 50 years.
Step 2
Among the causes of CFS, experts identify 5 main ones:
- overstrain and stress;
- viruses (scientists believe that CFS is caused by a special type of viruses, although this hypothesis has not yet been confirmed accurately);
- weak immunity and inconsistency in the work of the immune, endocrine and nervous systems;
- low blood pressure;
- hormonal problems, in particular, low levels of cortisol - a hormone responsible for maintaining energy balance in the body.
Step 3
Before you start fighting CFS, you need to admit that you have this problem. It is worth contacting a psychologist - he will help you accept yourself in a state of illness. Undergo a medical examination: symptoms similar to CFS are also found in various diseases of a somatic nature.
Step 4
Avoid overload, plan things, and don't have too many of them. Perhaps some of them make sense to postpone for later.
Step 5
Do not neglect physical activity: it helps relieve stress. But this does not mean that you have to exhaust yourself with hours of training in the gym or run 10 kilometers a day. Breathing exercises, Pilates, yoga, and other body-oriented practices will do. Calculate your exercise schedule so that after 5 minutes of exercise, there is a 15 minute rest period. But complete relaxation and avoiding physical activity will do a disservice.
Step 6
Limit communication with people complaining of fatigue, weakness - even if the theory about the viral origin of CFS is wrong, they will psychologically "infect" you with their condition.
Step 7
Follow the recommendations of experts and tune in to gradual, long-term work. CFS is not a problem that can be dealt with in a few days.
