Extreme fatigue is taking over my life what actually helped you?
Hi everyone,
Has anyone experienced extreme, debilitating fatigue with no obvious explanation, and found anything that genuinely helped?
I’m at the point where I’m so exhausted that I can’t function normally. I can’t work, keep up with my university course, attend classes or even meet friends. I’m normally an extremely social and positive person, which makes this feel even more unlike me. I’m sleeping throughout the day and night, sometimes only managing a few hours awake, and I’m cancelling almost everything.
I’ve explored whether this could be my depression or anxiety, but it genuinely doesn’t feel like either I know what depression and anxiety exhaustion is like. I’ve had extensive blood tests and medical investigations, but so far there hasn’t been an explanation. The exhaustion is debilitating enough that I’ve been signed off work.
Someone suggested that it could be a form of spiritual/emotional exhaustion after dealing with trauma and difficult experiences for years. I find that interesting because I’ve always considered myself very resilient and adaptable. Things have happened that my friends say they wouldn’t know how to cope with, but to me dealing with difficult situations has almost become normal.
I’m spiritual and have considered Reiki, but I’m also sceptical about whether it would actually help and whether the cost is justified. Has anyone with severe fatigue tried it and noticed a genuine difference?
I’m also in therapy, but that hasn’t improved the physical exhaustion.I know ME/CFS is another possibility, although obviously I’m not trying to diagnose myself through Reddit. I’m really just looking for experiences from anyone who has dealt with this level of exhaustion. What helped you function again? Was there anything you wish you’d known earlier?
Medical, practical, psychological or spiritual suggestions are all welcome. I realise this is quite vague, but at this point I’d genuinely appreciate hearing what has helped other people.