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I find that after a few days of back-to-normal activity, I’ll have some days when I am very tired. In theory the answer would be regular, moderate activity just a little under what it used to be, but of course life doesn’t work like that, and more active days tend to clump together.
Sleep problems are another part of this, as I’m sure you know.
What about either keeping a diary, like a food diary, to see if you can associate tiredness with activity (and too little is also tiring in my experience), stress, food, alcohol, sleep and so forth? Allergies can be another cause of tiredness, and dramatic changes in weather as well.
Then you might be able to work out how much you can do in a day or over a few days without becoming over-tired. Sometimes it’s a good idea to list things to do that have clear beginnings and ends, so you can tick them off and limit how much you do in one day. Or perhaps you need a day out of every xxx to do some serious resting. Setting a timer so that you stop and have at least a short break at regular intervals?
I’m trying to kick myself into gear to go at things again, and I find it’s as much mental and emotional as physical, although the physical is still a big factor. I don’t have lymphoedema, but I still have some seroma and discomfort from surgery nearly a year ago, enough to affect my sleep at times.
I’d really like to know any tips as well, and I think I’ll go back to keeping a diary to see if that helps in working out an improvement.
Hi Norberte
Still trying to find some answers myself, not much help but at least you know you are not alone!
I’m currently trialling a new hypnosis tape, acupuncture and doing the rest/activity planning which does seem to help. But sadly there is no magic pill that just makes everything right, its a real bummer…
DaisyGirl xx