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geraldine69646
geraldine69646

Hi

I believe I have been suffering with anxiety for the past two years. I've not been on medication and have managed to cope with exercise, vitamins and forms of relaxation. My symptoms are much better however the one sy,prom out of my control is the extreme fatigue - especially after a stressful event. It's so bad that I fall asleep at my desk at work! Does anyone know the reason for these episodes of extreme fatigue? What can I do in these times to boost my energy? Taking time off from work to sleep is not an option! I've tried vitamins such as magnesium, omega 3, St. John's wort - any tips please?

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  • Blu02
    Blu02 geraldine69646

    Posted

    Hi Geraldine, can't say I know the answer but I googled "reasons for extreme fatigue" and there's a lot there... may be worth a look 😃
    • geraldine69646
      geraldine69646 Blu02

      Posted

      hi! I've searched Google like crazy! The closest condition to match my symptoms is adrenal fatigue and I've tried to take vitamins which could help. What I really want is a quick fix in the mean time so I don't have too many of these episodes while busy at work. Thanks for your response though! 
  • em18236
    em18236 geraldine69646

    Posted

    Hello,

    I have suffered from anorexia and depression, and have recently been diagnosed with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome).

    Perhaps your battles with anxiety have resulted in something similar like my experience, talk to your doctor about CFS being a posibility. They only diagnose after process of elimination as there is no set test for CFS. However your fatigue episodes may be due to your body being physically unable to cope with stressful moments because of your anxiety and kind of 'switch off'.

    google or talk to a doctor about chronic fatigue syndrome.

    I'd also recommend taking up a hobby- as this can be a good relaxation technique but also instill some motivation within you, mine is painting. 

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