Fatigue affects people differently.
“You feel as though you are walking through treacle. You feel extremely tired all the time. You’re very lethargic but don’t understand why because you haven’t done anything different to your normal routine.”
“I don’t think people understand the difference between tiredness and fatigue. Tiredness is when you want to sleep but with fatigue you can’t do anything.”
It is important that you speak to your doctor or nurse if you have fatigue or are struggling, especially if you are feeling low or down.
You can also speak to our specialist nurses on our free Support Line if you have any questions or concerns about fatigue.
"The best advice she was given was to always listen to her body. And if she was overdoing it she should stop.”
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Updated October 2025
To be reviewed October 2028
