Diseases & Conditions
When fatigue leaves you drained, depleted, and dumbfounded
When fatigue is persistent, it's essential to learn why.
- Reviewed by Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
If you feel as though you're dragging through your days feeling weary, weak, and listless, fatigue has arrived at your doorstep.
But what's the line between feeling fatigued and merely tired? Fatigue means no amount of sleep helps you feel refreshed. Forget about mustering joie de vivre — you can barely get through the day without becoming exhausted.
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About the Author
Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Toni Golen, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
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