It Happens
At one time or another, we all find ourselves tired, run-down and just feeling lousy. We start to wonder if the problem is “serious” and requires a trip to the doctor. We wonder if age is catching up with us or if we just need to take better care of ourselves.
For acute problems we get ourselves to the doctor ASAP.
But, sometimes what to do isn’t so obvious. For the things that come on slowly or are annoying instead of debilitating, most of us wait too long before taking action. I like to experiment while I procrastinate.
Take the First Step Yourself
When you wake up to find that you have made the slow slide to feeling crappy, tired or just not yourself, try some of the things listed below for a week or two.
Taking action, even if the action isn’t a trip to the doctor’s office, sooner rather than later, is the best policy. Taking action with a plan will make the effort more beneficial in the long run.
Document what you do and any changes in how you feel.
Sometimes, just doing these things will take care of the problem.
If the problem(s) don’t resolve, you can head to the doctor armed with some information.
Some Things to Try
-Drink enough water
-Get your sleep situation figured out
-Make one healthy change to your diet
-Find a few minutes to disconnect in the am and pm.
-Hang out with friends in an alcohol and shit food free environment.
-Listen to some music that makes you happy or relaxed
-Get some sun and fresh air
-Take a walk
-Spend a little less time connected to your phone, tv, ps4 or whatever is a big time-suck for you.
If after two weeks you don’t see clear, concrete improvement, get to a doctor, get a check up or whatever seems like a prudent next step for you. Whatever you do, you will have some concrete information to pass on to a health care provider. That alone, might cut down on follow up visits and misdiagnosis.
If you find that your problems disappear or lessen, you may be on the road to recovery. Stay the course and reevaluate your situation often. Seek help if it becomes needed.
At one time or another, we all find ourselves tired, run-down and just feeling lousy. We start to wonder if the problem is “serious” and requires a trip to the doctor. We wonder if age is catching up with us or if we just need to take better care of ourselves.
For acute problems we get ourselves to the doctor ASAP.
But, sometimes what to do isn’t so obvious. For the things that come on slowly or are annoying instead of debilitating, most of us wait too long before taking action. I like to experiment while I procrastinate.
Take the First Step Yourself
When you wake up to find that you have made the slow slide to feeling crappy, tired or just not yourself, try some of the things listed below for a week or two.
Taking action, even if the action isn’t a trip to the doctor’s office, sooner rather than later, is the best policy. Taking action with a plan will make the effort more beneficial in the long run.
Document what you do and any changes in how you feel.
Sometimes, just doing these things will take care of the problem.
If the problem(s) don’t resolve, you can head to the doctor armed with some information.
Some Things to Try
-Drink enough water
-Get your sleep situation figured out
-Make one healthy change to your diet
-Find a few minutes to disconnect in the am and pm.
-Hang out with friends in an alcohol and shit food free environment.
-Listen to some music that makes you happy or relaxed
-Get some sun and fresh air
-Take a walk
-Spend a little less time connected to your phone, tv, ps4 or whatever is a big time-suck for you.
If after two weeks you don’t see clear, concrete improvement, get to a doctor, get a check up or whatever seems like a prudent next step for you. Whatever you do, you will have some concrete information to pass on to a health care provider. That alone, might cut down on follow up visits and misdiagnosis.
If you find that your problems disappear or lessen, you may be on the road to recovery. Stay the course and reevaluate your situation often. Seek help if it becomes needed.
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