The 6 types of Fatigue in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | How to Manage Them

Mastering Chronic Fatigue: Discover the six distinct types of fatigue associated with chronic illness and learn strategic ways to manage them effectively. This video breaks down complex medical concepts into actionable advice that can help you regain control and enhance your quality of life.
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In this detailed discussion, we explore:
- Social Fatigue: How social interactions can drain energy.
- Emotional Fatigue: The impact of strained relationships and emotional stress.
- Cognitive Fatigue: The exhaustion from mental activities.
- Physical Fatigue: The toll of everyday physical tasks.
- Hormonal Fatigue: The specific challenges faced during hormonal changes.
- Spiritual Fatigue: Navigating the existential challenges posed by chronic illness.
Stay until the end for a special training that offers practical steps and personalized advice for each type of fatigue.
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[@CFSHealth]

Don’t forget to download our 9 do’s and dont’s PDF when it comes to symptoms! Link in the description!

[@helenpeck1596]

Should be noted that even positive emotions can cause fatigue

[@nashbix]

Right... that's one of the hardest thing to learn and pace 🙏 I guess everyone knows people or situations that can kind of drain one's energy or even like suck it out. And then there are those that fill it up. For normal people it's like a blessing, a cure, holidays/vacation... for me it has been this way, before my ME/CSF had become worse. Now I have to be careful to avoid a crash and just can enjoy little bits of such nice and uplifting conversations or encounters, even meditations.

[@alexiapappas2741]

Cognitive fatigue plagues me the most. It's hard when you're the one who used to run everything for everyone. The disassociation is real.

[@user-gh8xl1lx9l]

For me, social fatigue is what I'm noticing recently, and I'm not getting better at limiting time in these situations. I'd like to add 2 more: Food fatigue - I notice that some types of food and definitely the amount of food makes me tired after. Sensory fatigue - like in a mall, some music. some movies.

[@HH21029]

Been experiencing all 6 out of 6 types of fatigue, at the same time, these last years. I often wonder how I'm still alive.

[@youngfrankmcclintock]

Because youre a badass Warrior that keeps going 💪👏

[@asabjork87]

❤

[@marymckenna9193]

Thks so much for this video. I have been dumping on myself for not pushing through, now I will give myself permission to rest & not get overwhelmed. Another step forward. Love Mary McKenna 😍💖

[@caprica1963]

This really resonates with me Toby, especially the Cognitive situation, totally feel overwhelmed & exhaused by brain activity.

[@karenjohnston1479]

I am dealing with physical and cognitive fatigue.

[@raehay1720]

All of them and for me, the biggest one you just finished with is it. Spiritual and I recently told 2 women I felt a chasm. Thanks I was doubting I had any of them before the video

[@deanablythe9394]

Very pleased I watched this video as I thought I had a handle on my energy levels and I know about all the things I have fatigue problems with, but it was great to have them spelt out for me and how to overcome this with a baseline. I have also viewed the baseline free training before watching this video as it was an advert beforehand, I have just had a crash without really knowing how it happened, my doctor's practice is telling me to reduce my pain killers and I have gone from 8 tablets to 2 tablets over the last 4 months and my pain has steadily increased (this is not meant to happen as pain killers are not meant to give any relief after a long time) and now it has sent me off the deep end. I needed to ask for help due to the pain and needed to talk about my symptoms (something I never like to do) I felt like I was taken back to the very beginning of my illness which is now coming up to 30 years ago. This video helped me put it into perspective of why I was feeling so bad. Thank you, much appreciated.

[@user-rh9gc3rf3x]

Totally and I could never understand why anyone could cope with any of these tasks! Thanks!

[@amfall91]

I like how you broke down the fatigue into different types! I was distinguishing between social, cognitive and physical and tried to cycle between these types of exertion. But you really brought to the forefront the hormonal aspect, a cycle that myself and my husband had become aware of but not categorized it specifically - it’s validating to see this as a specific fatigue and I’m going to acknowledge and treat it as such now, allowing accommodations for this. What blew my mind though was ‘spiritual’ fatigue, wow!!! I’m definitely in this CHASM and didn’t think of it as a type of fatigue. Nailed how I have been struggling about life in that one, and I’ll allow myself some grace and understanding about this being tiring in itself. Validating and helpful video, thank you!!!

[@lindarivers7415]

No 1 Spiritual Fatigue in new to me, I had already worked out the others. It all makes sense as so many of your videos do. Thank you so very much. You are providing a valuable service to those of us with ME/CFS

[@KylieSpeers-ts5ww]

Spirital made sense acceptance is a big thing of where you are at. Physical/mental my biggest issues trying to work which doesnt work just doing chores around house difficult. Trying to exercise 10 minutes a day difficult to do on work days, days off im drained. Had bad insomnia which has really effected my tiredness/energy.

[@DG-ei6ki]

Yes! That’s what puts me off doing the training program as there’s so much and I become overwhelmed by it all…it’s so draining, I like to learn bit by bit 😅

[@CFSHealth]

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[@esthercave8111]

Im nearly better but today as an example I could not get out. I have been yawning none stop and just have enough energy to do basic things like make dinner. Thats all iv done. Im 7 years in now and rhe first few years where the worst. Intense 24/7 suffering. I am having bad days but functional. Not stuck in bed all day. I had good days on holiday where i went to a waterpark and went on nearly every ride. I honestly thought i was better but then still having P.E.M. so frustrating as i want this fully gone.

[@invisiblyinsane9125]

I am affected by all 6 types of fatigue. I hope to find something to offer hope. Thanks Toby!

[@peels48]

Farout, I literally struggle with all!!! 😬

[@dawn1204]

Thank you for giving back Toby.

[@CFSHealth]

You're welcome!

[@davestevens7651]

All the 6 steps you mention, I firmly believe is the Holy Grail to Recovery 🙏 I practice step #1 each moment of my days to the best of my ability, the other 5 steps are given a helping hand the more I practice and become consistent with step #1 🙏 Your continued Guidance is Truly Appreciated and Gratefully Received 🙏

[@martinepeters9891]

Some type make me yawn and that's a lack of deep sleep. Some type makes me want to do a workout WITHOUT a video, but ill do what i want without choreography. The lack of REM sleep fatigue is the worst of all and makes me mentally instable. I'm currently taking a workout break, because too much working out reduces my REM sleep. The fatigue after a HIIT training is not fun, not going to be doing that anymore until I'm ok again with steady state cardio. Because I track everything, I know myself better and feel an actual lack of dopamine or serotonin. I notice that when i watch Netflix at night i don't feel sleepy. Why? Too much dopamine. Binge watching everything today and decided to not feel guilty anymore for listening to my body. My body is the boss and gets to decide. I can say that because my healthy self doesn't suffer laziness. I have healthy dopamine levels when well rested.

[@stuartmaskell1051]

Spiritual fatigue can be very real especially if your a man or woman of faith We all cry Lord lord why have you forsaken me but in the morning the mist lifts with prayer and the help of holy spirit ...

[@ezza1236]

Toby when I’m busking in Sydney Playing drums and socialising Is that all cognitive overloading too ? I’m trying to pace and limit my interactions and pace everything

[@clairerobinson8166]

I’m no expert but sounds like social and cognitive

[@juliepalmer2589]

How about Enironmental fatigue? I jumped ahead for No.1 and wrote Enironmental and was quite surprised when you said Spiritual/identity! Food for thought! I shall try to become more aware of this aspect!

[@christinaillsley2505]

I am a full time carer. Not a week goes by I'm not having to do all chores and care for my husband. Appointments are regular every week some days 2 appointments in a day. PLEASE HELP!!! I have a carer come in every morning. We have a huge mortgage and come June I need to start work so we can afford to live

[@CFSHealth]

Comment your biggest takeaway below 👇🏽

[@SunshineGrove04]

How do you deal with abusive family members who don’t care to help you and you have no one

[@alisonherbert5951]

Hi Toby Really interesting how you break down the 6 types of fatigue. Been through all of them but what resonates most is spiritual fatigue. I have made a strong recovery physically from ME/CFS but am now left with this vacuum of ‘who am I?’ I think so much of this is because I feel at odds with societal norms and people. Would be interested to hear your take on this

[@lnk3503]

Make sure you've had your heart checked out properly.

[@iamthefiremanjj]

I mean even healthy people can get exhausted socially . I know i do