How do I manage fatigue and sleeplessness

Hi,

Thank you for contacting the Stroke Foundation. We are sorry to hear about your stroke.

It is common to experience fatigue after a stroke, with almost half the survivors complaining of it. Stroke survivors often find balancing small amounts of exercise with rest can help manage tiredness. You can read more about it here: https://strokefoundation.org.au/en/About-Stroke/Help-after-stroke/Stroke-resources-and-fact-sheets/Fatigue-after-stroke-fact-sheet

It might be beneficial for you to talk to your local doctor about your concerns and getting some help.

Our podcast on fatigue might also be a useful resource to look at: https://enableme.org.au/IFrame?url=https://enableme.org.au/en/Community/Podcasts/Fatigue&returnUrl=https://enableme.org.au/Resources/Fatigue 

You might also like to have a read on a blog about practical ways to reduce fatigue:

https://enableme.org.au/Users/Profile/My-Blogs/View-Blog?blogId=5eef96e4-c5c0-4bea-b344-d447a8cd143b  

Furthermore, what you eat and drink may also have a considerable impact on your fatigue and energy levels. You may read more about reducing fatigue with food here: https://enableme.org.au/Community/Forums/View-topic?id=c54ace0b-0e73-41da-8aab-043b176b6d95

In regards to your problems staying asleep, the fact sheet Sleep disorders after a Brain Injury can give you some strategies to try: http://enableme.org.au/iframe?url=http://synapse.org.au/information-services/a-good-night%E2%80%99s-sleep-after-brain-injury.aspx&returnUrl=https://enableme.org.au/resources/sleeping 

Better health Chanel Vitoria, also has some good information on sleeping problems after a stroke: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/sleep-hygiene

You may also be interested in reading about some particulars on managing and recovering vision loss after a stroke: https://strokefoundation.org.au/en/About-Stroke/Help-after-stroke/Stroke-resources-and-fact-sheets/Vision-loss-after-stroke-fact-sheet

I hope this information was useful. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1800 787 653 or strokeline@strokefoudnation.org.au  

Wishing you well,