So true. Cancer treatment fatigue is bone deep and by all accounts you can’t get rid of it while you’re under treatment. No quick fix.

The way I looked at it my body was fighting very very hard to help beat the cancer cells. If my body needed me to conserve energy (lie on the couch and watch Netflix or whatever!) then that is what I did so my energy could be focussed on the battle going on inside me.

I accepted that I could only do the best I could do within my new limitations to help my body - whether that was resting, walking, having a hot scented bath and practising mindfulness or eating as healthily as I could.

It did frustrate me initially that I couldn’t run anymore during treatment and had trouble walking a fraction of the distance. A hill I used to run up as part of a long run became a struggle walking up and took 4 stops. I learned to chuckle and just be grateful I was out and about.

The best thing is also knowing that the fatigue does go away once treatments stop. I may not be back to running yet but I feel strong again walking up that hill without stop 😁

I hope that helps 🌹