Title: 
How to Shoot Down Stress and Defeat Fatigue

Word Count:
538

Summary:
This article is about a common health complaint among many 

Americans, but also one of the hardest terms to define and a 

symptom of many different conditions. This article will also give 

out information on the many causes and symptoms of fatigue.


Keywords:
stress


Article Body:
Feeling tired all the time? Feel like sleeping after your lunch 

break? Ever experienced that there are days that you're energy is 

so low? Probably you are overworked or always under stress? You 

may be experiencing fatigue.
Fatigue is a common health complaint. Around 20% of Americans 

experienced excessive fatigue that is enough to interfere with 

their normal life. However, one of the hardest terms to define and 

a symptom of many different conditions. Fatigue, also known as 

weariness, tiredness, lethargy, exhaustion is generally defined as 

a feeling of lack of energy and motivation. It is not the same as 

drowsiness, but the desire to sleep may accompany fatigue. 
Fatigue is a symptom, rather than a specific disease or disorder. 

People who are fatigued feel tired all the time in both body and 

mind. A person suffering from fatigue has slowed reflexes and 

reduced interest in engaging in daily functions. Excessive fatigue 

is also a known risk factor for workplace and car accidents. 
Fatigue can trigger from a variety of causes such as undiagnosed 

medical conditions, unhealthy lifestyle choices, workplace issues, 

emotional concerns and stress. It can also be caused by a number 

of factors working in combination.
Many diseases and disorders can trigger fatigue, including flu, 

anemia, sleep disorders, tuberculosis, hepatitis, chronic pain, 

heart and lung problems. Malnutrition, obesity and vitamin 

deficiency can also rouse fatigue. 
Excessive workload, the lack and too much of exercise can also 

make a person worn out and experience fatigue. Common lifestyle 

choices such as too much sleep, alcohol, drugs, sleep 

disturbances, and poor diet are also factors. Individual 

circumstances such as events that impact a person can also cause 

fatigue. These may include personal illness or injury, illnesses 

or injuries in the family, unhealthy personal relationships, too 

many commitments or financial problems. 

Decrease in blood pressure could also mean a slowdown in the 

amount of work the heart is doing, which can lead to a feeling of 

fatigue. Sometimes, the drug works not only on the heart, but also 

on the central nervous system. Muscle relaxants work to decrease 

the contraction of muscles. This relaxation can lead to total body 

relaxation, which may cause an individual to feel fatigued. 
To battle fatigue, take out some of the stress of the day. Take a 

midday stroll or get up 15 minutes earlier to give yourself more 

time to start your day. Whether you walk, do gardening or take a 

swim --- or do anything that gets you moving, you'll likely notice 

you have more stamina. Try to include at least 30 minutes of 

moderate physical activity. While 30 minutes is the minimum 

recommendation, you may need up to an hour of moderate activity 

daily to maintain fitness and a healthy weight. Set priorities and 

learn to say no. Put aside a time each day to do something you 

enjoy.
Fatigue can be a normal and important response to physical 

exertion, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep. However, it 

can also be a non-specific sign of a more serious psychological or 

physical disorder. If fatigue is not relieved by enough sleep, 

good nutrition, or low-stress environment, an evaluation by a 

doctor is advised. Because fatigue is a common complaint, 

sometimes a potentially serious cause may be overlooked.