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Lack of Energy  

How can I cope with my lack of energy following treatment?

Fatigue (i.e., feeling tired or weak; loss of energy) is probably the most common complaint of women recovering from breast cancer surgery and any follow-up adjuvant therapies.

Regaining a normal energy level will require effort on your part. When all you want to do is stay in bed, you need to get out. Even if you just get up and walk around the room for 1 minute, that’s a fantastic first step. Next time, you may be able to walk for a minute and half. Recovering your stamina will be a cumulative process — don’t rush it.

If you can, try to get outside every day. Stand in the sunshine and take several deep breaths. This will help ward off depression and increase your sense of well-being.

You may also want to use visualization to help revitalize your body. Close your eyes and imagine yourself getting stronger, such as picturing yourself hiking, swimming, or cycling. Positive energy and patience with your body and the recovery process will go a long way to boosting your energy levels.

Equally important is paying close attention to what you put in your body. Food is the ultimate source of energy. A bad diet, one dominated by heavily processed foods, trans fats, sugars, and refined starches (e.g.: white bread, cookies and pretzels) can dampen your energy level and your mood. On the other hand, a smart diet, one which balances complex carbohydrates, proteins, and good fats (omega 3s and 6s) will definitely give you a boost.

Attitude, exercise, and good food — these are your tools for building stamina and vigor.


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