Fatigue

redvelvet · November 3, 2009, 4:43am

B-vitamins are linked to mood. It has been found that people who are depressed are often low in the B-vitamins. Iron-deficiency can cause lethargy. And......a borderline deficiency of iron.........will NOT show up in a blood test. So, it's good to take a multi-vitamin on a daily basis.

Could it be her pattern of sleep? Before I got a job............I had so much idle time. I would stay up until 4-5 in the morning. And wake up at 2-3 in the afternoon. And when you wake up THAT late.........you feel as though more than half of your day is gone. I'd get little accomplishmed.........and it was kind of depressing because things seem kind of direction-less. Each day seemed no different from the one before.

So...............if that's the case with her.............then she could try adjusting her sleeping schedule. Go to bed early........wake up early. And if she's having trouble sleeping............try exercise. Exercise makes you tired so that you sleep better at night. Plus it raises endorphins........chemicals.....that boost your mood.

And......we're advised to seek help through prayer. It has been found that people who believe in some religion are less likely to fall into depression..........OR..........bounce back from depression more quickly. Another thing that has been found to alleviate depression and is recommended by therapists is to involve yourself in activities where you are helping other people. It could be volunteer work........work at a charity, etc etc. It boosts your spirituality and is overall very uplifting and provides you with a sense of purpose.