You get up and dance.

You go on answerbag!

duplicate sorry.

I'll answer that seriously Gary. I have been there, many times. I finally got checked it out and found out I had clinical depression. I got help for it from pills for a short time, and talked to a counselor for 6 months or so. I then started being less tired, felt much better, and now I know if I start feeling that way again to get help or checked out, so I don't slide down that crappy feeling hill again. I'm sorry you feel that way. It can hurt all over. Just know that millions (tens of millions really) of people in the US alone feel the same way daily. Some get help, and others don't. If you think you might need help, why not check it out if it has been going on for more than a couple of weeks? Can't hurt. And could make a world of difference. Good luck to you. :) Your friend on AB PG

A very good article I found on: http://arthritis.about.com/od/fatigue/a/tiredbeingtired.htm I'm Tired Of Being Tired: Tips For Controlling Fatigue There is an endless list of things to do it seems. Where should you start? The more you think about it, all you want to do is go back to bed. You don't have the energy needed to just dig in. Why are you feeling this way? It's as if there is an enemy within battling you...and the enemy is FATIGUE. Dealing With Fatigue Fatigue is a primary symptom of most forms of inflammatory arthritis. Fatigue may be especially debilitating when the disease is active and it greatly impacts daily living. The extra effort needed to carry out basic tasks for people with chronic arthritis, involving mobility and movement, tires them to a greater extent than it does healthy people. Movement can be particularly difficult in the morning when stiffness is the worst. There exists a wide range of functional difficulties experienced by people with arthritis and related diseases. What Is Chronic Fatigue? Study Shows Disease Impact One study involving rheumatoid arthritis patients revealed that: 79% had some level of difficulty performing housework tasks such as vacuuming 68% had difficulties with dressing tasks such as tying shoelaces or doing buttons 64% had difficulty climbing a short flight of stairs or taking a bath Tasks taken for granted by healthy individuals require special effort, forethought, and often dependence on others for people living with rheumatoid arthritis. Fatigue can be considered a directive of daily living with chronic arthritis. Fatigue can be considered a warning by the body that you need rest. Without fatigue as an indicator you would likely push yourself to do more and cause harm to your body and your joints. How To Protect Your Joints What Causes Fatigue? There are several factors which cause fatigue. Disease Activity Fatigue can be caused by the disease itself. Fatigue is a known symptom of arthritis and related diseases and becomes a greater problem during periods of flare in disease activity. Fatigue is a result of the body's reaction to substances released in the bloodstream by activated immune cells. What Is An Arthritis Flare? Overdoing As already discussed, routine and basic tasks are more difficult for people with arthritis than healthy people. These tasks cause more of a drain on the energy level of arthritis patients allowing less energy leftover for other things. As the person pushes to do more and more, fatigue and pain are amplified. 10 Ways To Increase Your Pain Sleep Deprivation The pain and discomfort of arthritis leads to interrupted sleep patterns for many sufferers. One arthritis study revealed more than half of the participants complained of interrupted or shortened sleep cycles due to their disease. Arthritis Patients Need More ZZZZZ's Emotional Factors A person can also become fatigued because of how they feel emotionally as well as physically. Feelings of depression, boredom, worry, or unhappiness can be sources of exhausted energy. The Many Emotions Of Chronic Arthritis Anemia A low number of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin is common in people who have chronic inflammatory arthritis. Fatigue can be a physical effect of anemia. The severity of the fatigue is proportionate to the severity of the anemic condition. Is Anemia Commonly Associated With Chronic Arthritis? Medication Medications are used to cause chemical changes within the body and fatigue can be a resulting side effect. As with any side effect, the level of fatigue can be drug specific or dosage dependent. Arthritis Drugs: What Are My Options? Coping With Fatigue The key response to fatigue must be energy preservation. Rest Rest is the most obvious solution to coping with fatigue. When the body signals that it has reached a physical limit, a short nap or sleep period is the needed response. By responding with a rest period you give the body a chance to regain control. Planning Ahead Planning ahead, scheduling activities, and pacing yourself can help minimize the intrusion of fatigue. Limiting the number of strenuous activities, allowing interspersed rest periods, and remaining flexible can favor preserving energy. Prioritize Prioritizing activities helps curtail fatigue. Important activities should be done first before energy becomes depleted and less significant activities can be delayed if needed. Organize Whenever possible reorganize to make things more convenient. Keeping things within reach or nearby can be energy saving mechanisms. Exercise / Weight Control Maintaining a healthy weight and participating in regular exercise may also help reduce symptoms of chronic fatigue.

I go to sleep.

Sleep.

I go on answerbag or i watch TV

I like to just get away from it all. Visiting a friend usually does the trick. And that would be a weekend trip for it to be really beneficial.

Hop out of bed like you've had a surge throughout your body, race to your nearest stereo and play an up-tempo song, such as "Semi-Charmed Life," or "Starry-Eyed Surprise" and GET DOWN in front of the mirror like you're coming onto yourself. Works everytime ;)

cocaine, umm I mean caffeine.

I go to my doctor.

you take a vacation...

write a list of things that actually i should be happy about - makes me realise i could be in a worse position.. if that fails.. seek counselling..

I take a personal day.......and then keep on keepin on. :)

sleep of course, duh....

I go to the doc.

SLEEP

I close my eyes, think about the future, and SLEEP.

Go to your doctor. I got very tired of being tired and finally I have the answer. I am diabetic and the high blood sugar was taking a lot out of me. If you are getting decent sleep but still feel tired you may have something else going on. Good luck!

Then, next you become sick and tired of being tired.

i ick myself in the head and pass out for a few days, i'm not tired after that.

I take some No doz and go run a couple miles