Hyperfatigue is not the same as simply feeling drowsy or sleepy.
Today’s fast-paced lifestyle doesn’t allow everyone to be energetic and alert all the time. According to experts, no matter how fast and systematic you are, you can end up feeling fatigued, a term used to describe a general feeling of tiredness or lack of energy.
It’s not the same as just feeling sleepy or drowsy. When you’re fatigued, you have no motivation or energy. Feeling sleepy can be a symptom of fatigue, but it’s not the same thing. Fatigue is also a common symptom of many medical conditions that range in severity from mild to severe.
According to experts, if your fatigue does not resolve with rest and nutrition, see your doctor to diagnose the cause.
Many people also suffer from hyperfatigue, a term that originated from a 2023 trends report from market research firm Mintel and relates to the fact that consumers are bombarded with too much information. “The pandemic, rising costs of living, energy crisis, geopolitical unrest and climate crisis are all taking their toll.” But when does fatigue become a medical issue? And what can be done about it?
How does hyperfatigue affect your overall health?
According to experts, being tired all the time, or hyperfatigue, is due to three main problems:
- Lifestyle factors
- Physical health conditions
- Mental health problems
Doctors say fatigue is different from tiredness, which usually goes away with sleep and rest. Hyperfatigue, on the other hand, can cause bursts of energy, but you may then feel drained for hours or days.
Your doctor may recommend that you undergo some blood tests to try to rule out anemia, vitamin deficiencies (particularly vitamin B12), kidney disease, liver problems, hypothyroidism, and diabetes, which can cause this condition. However, experts are calling it the new epidemic since COVID-19, as symptoms of the infection persist for at least two months.
Signs and symptoms of hyperfatigue
Doctors recommend making an appointment with them if you:
- I can’t think of anything that could explain your fatigue.
- Having fever all the time
- I have unexplained weight loss
- Feeling sensitive to low temperatures.
- Keep falling asleep
- I feel depressed all the time
How will the doctor treat hyperfatigue?
Doctors say their treatment plans depend entirely on the cause of your fatigue. To make a diagnosis, they’ll likely ask you questions about:
The nature of your fatigue, including when it started and whether it gets better or worse at certain times.
- Other symptoms you have been experiencing
- Medical conditions you have
- Your lifestyle and sources of stress
- Medications you are taking
Lifestyle changes to overcome hyperfatigue
According to experts, there are numerous measures that can be taken to help overcome this condition. Boost your energy levels by:
- Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- Eat healthy and seasonal foods
- Exercise regularly
- Sleep well
- Avoid known stressors
- Avoid a work or social schedule that is too demanding
- Do relaxing activities such as yoga and meditation.
- Stop smoking and drinking alcohol.
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