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Too Tired for Words

By John M. Grohol, PsyD
Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Fatigue is an ongoing concern that affects millions, and yet there are few reliable treatments for it, and worse yet, no agreed-upon way of diagnosing it. Where does plain tiredness end and fatigue begin?

An article in yesterday’s Washington Post examined the issue of fatigue:

In this …

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Too Tired for Words

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  1. I agree 100% That what you eat affects how tired you get. Eating foods that are good for you supply you with better energy than say, chicken fried steaks. If you are eating a heavy, unhealthy lunch it only makes sense that you feel tired shortly after.

  2. Thought your readers may be interested in a mental health campaign I’m helping to start called everyminute.org that is fighting stigma in trying to organize a grassroots lobbying force to secure more research funding. We just launched our website last week at http://www.everyminute.org Please check it out if it sounds interesting to you. Thanks!
    Jace

  3. i think that feeling good after one organic meal has got to be the placebo effect. nevertheless it is good to vary the diet.

  4. Afternoon fatigue, that hits ppl around 3pm is a good time for a potassium boost, via a juice bar drink or raw vegetable snack. Also, you will have more energy if you do not eat protein and carbs in the same meal. organic is alright, but it’s most likely your food choices you made that gave you a boost.

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