I pace myself. I had been visiting the gym 3 times a week. If I stop for a few weeks when I return I start off with less work & 1/2 hour visit. Then increase time at gym & activities. I am busy in the morning but relax in the afternoon. I eating healthy and take vitamins and supplements. I now notice slight fatigue but I am 74 but I get around like I am 40? I hope you find what is required to be a better person.

Soultime12, I am going on 8 years in September. 2 years after that came the diagnosis Chronic Kidney Disease. Both of these bring in "tired" big time. Sleeping for me however is a challenge. Many nights and early mornings I am still up. Napping is almost impossible for me. Rarely do I nap. I envy people who can. My heart hurt when I read that you don't harbor on who you were before diagnosis because it brings sadness. That is the way I feel also. My energetic body is no more. Or should I say not as much. During a hospital stay, when I was asked for my medical history I mentioned that the list was long. The nurse commented, "the list might be long, but you walked in without assistance. You are not in wheelchair, nor do you need a cane. You are able to answer questions about your health and recalling important information. Patients that are much younger, have not been able to do what you do now." So, that was something I needed to hear. A sweet reminder of the able bodied person I still am. Totally grateful and keeping that in mind. Just thought I would share that with you. Hoping your weekend is a restful and happy one. Take good care,

Hi SJ. I’ve had CLL for 10 yrs, thankfully no treatments. Fatigue was & still is my primary symptom. Mind over matter as far as coping with it on a daily basis. Was 53 when diagnosed & had no choice but to accept & do what I needed to do to take care of my body & putting my health first. Some days I’ll nap for 20 min & be fine, other days I might nap for 2 hrs. 12-13 hrs a night has been the norm for the past 10 yrs. I don’t think or harbor on who I was before my diagnosis as that only brings sadness..I just keep moving forward, embrace each & every day & listen to my body when it needs to recharge..

Thank you Cathy for sharing your experience & your journey. It helps to be reminded too like when that nurse mentioned that there are others that are much much worse off than you & I. Have you tried various natural type strategies in regards to sleeping better (dark room, no tv/cell usage hour before bed, reading, chamomile tea)? May you have a wonderful & enjoyable weekend as well! I have today off so I’m headed out to a couple of local thrift stores & to seize thy day! Hugs & smiles!