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Fatigue and Tiredness Why am I tired? After an injury, your brain uses a lot of the body’s energy to heal and consequently it needs a lot of sleep to help it recover. Fatigue is extremely common after a brain injury. The sleep your body craves may be fragmented and can have little effect on the tiredness you feel. You may find activities tire you quickly, even ones like reading which are not that physical but require a lot of mental work. Fatigue may be caused by damage to the part of the brain that is responsible for wakefulness, consciousness and sleep rhythm. After a brain injury, it may take longer to recouperate and ‘recharge’ than prior to your injury. Ways of coping Carefully plan activities to avoid doing too much and be aware of too much stimuli. Say no to the excessive demands of others. Be open about your problems with others but don’t go on about the issues. Beware of sounding like a ‘broken record.’ Plan periods of rest and take naps. Make naps a regular part of your day and try to have them at the same time every day. 21
Ways of coping Do your most demanding activity in the morning when you have the most mental energy. Eating a light meal can sometimes help, and drinking plenty of water. 8pm Try to establish a set time to go to bed each night and get up at the same time each day. walk nap read Vary your daily activities to avoid monotony. Do I have the energy? Pace yourself, do not rush. Learn to stop and think before you proceed to do an activity. Ask yourself, “Do I have enough energy to finish? Do I need to break it down or do it differently?” Try to avoid doing too much and getting over-tired. A really busy day can set you back for several days. When you get tired, expect that tasks will take you longer to complete. 22
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