Why am I so Tired?
The topic of fatigue is important to every brain aneurysm survivor. Fatigue is a commonly experienced symptom after an aneurysm and problems with fatigue may persist for a long time after the event. Many survivors say that fatigue has a significant impact on their everyday lives.
After an aneurysm, many people report that their energy is diminished after relatively little activity or effort. It is natural to want to return to previous activity levels as quickly as possible and many survivors become disturbed when fatigue gets in the way. Their frustration is often rooted in the belief that inactivity equals “laziness” or poor effort. Survivors who are less active and productive because of fatigue may become self-critical and discouraged.