Persistent Fatigue
When you’re constantly exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep doesn't seem to make a difference
Feeling tired all the time isn’t something you should just simply accept as part of getting older or having a demanding career. Many of the clients I work with have spent years pushing through fatigue, assuming it was “just the job” or a part of getting older.
Persistent fatigue is often your body’s way of telling you that something deserves closer attention.
Does this sound familiar?
You may recognise yourself if you:
Wake feeling tired, even after what should have been enough sleep
Feel like you are running on empty by mid-afternoon
Depend on coffee, energy drinks or sugar to get through the day
Need your rest days just to recover from your working days
Feel physically and mentally drained after everyday tasks
Avoid exercise because you simply don’t have the energy
Find yourself cancelling plans because you’re too exhausted
Wonder if you will ever feel like yourself again
If this sounds familiar - there may be more contributing to your symptoms than simply “working too hard”
Understanding Persistent Fatigue
Everyone feels tired from time to time. Persistent fatigue is different.
It is an ongoing lack of physical or mental energy that doesn't improve with adequate rest and can interfere with your ability to work, exercise, think clearly and enjoy life.
Fatigue itself is not a diagnosis - it is a symptom. While it is tempting to dismiss it as a normal part of a busy lifestyle, persistent fatigue can have many different underlying factors.
Understanding what is driving your fatigue is an important first step towards supporting your health.
What May Be Contributing
One of the biggest mistakes Lauren sees is people trying to push through fatigue without understanding why it is happening.
Persistent fatigue can have many potential contributing factors including:
• Inadequate nutrition
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Poor sleep quality
• Blood sugar dysregulation
• Inflammation
• Hormonal changes
• Digestive issues
Persistent fatigue is your body’s way of telling us that something may be out of balance. Lauren believes it is important to investigate what may be contributing to your fatigue so we can develop a personalised plan that supports your long-term health.
Lauren’s Approach
Through the Operation Recovery Program, Lauren works with current and former police officers, other emergency personnel, defence members and other people serving in helping professions to investigate the factors that may be contributing to persistent fatigue.
Depending on your circumstances, this may include:
A comprehensive health and lifestyle assessment
Review of pathology through a nutritional medicine lens
Functional testing such as Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and Nutrigenomic testing.
Nutritional assessment
Identification of potential nutritional and lifestyle factors contributing to your symptoms
Personalised nutrition, lifestyle and supplement recommendations within her scope of practice
Ongoing support and review as your health changes
Every recommendation is tailored to the individual because there is rarely a single explanation for persistent fatigue.
Lauren’s Perspectivee
“Feeling tired all of the time isn’t something you should simply have to live with. While fatigue can have many different contributing factors, understanding what is driving your symptoms is often the first step towards getting your energy back”
Read more about the Operation Recovery Program here ➡
You Don’t Have to Keep Pushing Through
Living with constant fatigue can make every day feel harder than it needs to be.
If you are tired of guessing, making your symptoms with caffeine or simply hooping things will improve on their own, I’d love to help you investigate what may be contributing to you fatigue and develop a personalised plan to support your health and wellbeing.
Book in for a free, no-obligation strategy call to see if this is right for you.