How can I prevent cancer fatigue?

How can I prevent cancer fatigue?

You can’t do much to prevent cancer-related fatigue. But these strategies may help minimize the problem:

• Adopt healthy sleep habits: To build better sleep habits, keep phones and TVs out of the bedroom, go to bed at the same time every night and sleep in a dark, quiet room.
• Ask for help: Let family and friends run errands, fix meals or help with housework or child care.
• Cut back on caffeine: Caffeine provides a temporary pick-me-up. But it can also keep you up at night.
• Drink plenty of fluids: It’s important to stay hydrated and eat nutritious foods.
• Set priorities: Be realistic about what you can do. Save your energy for the things that matter most.
• Stay physically active: Go for a walk or try yoga or tai chi. Don’t exercise too late in the evening. The activity may make it harder to fall asleep.
• Take 30-minute rest breaks: During the day, don’t sleep longer than 30 minutes or you could have trouble falling asleep at night. Rest breaks can help if you have an upcoming event that requires a lot of energy.