What are some of the emotional causes of fatigue?
Fatigue and depression can both happen during your experience with cancer. Both are real problems that you should discuss with your health care team. However, being tired does not necessarily mean a survivor is depressed. Sometimes survivors hear things like, “You’re not tired – you’re just depressed.” While depression may be one cause of fatigue, it is important to discuss all possible physical and emotional causes with your health care team. Some emotional causes of fatigue are: • Anxiety • Frustration • Boredom • Depression Fatigue is a treatable condition, and you can work with your health care team to manage the symptoms. The medical community is working to understand fatigue and to find a cure. Take steps to minimize the risks of fatigue: • Maintain a comfortable balance between activity and rest. • Work closely with your health care team to identify and treat physical conditions that may be contributing to fatigue such as chronic pain and infection. • Make an effort to create ba
