Medically Reviewed by Nivin Todd, MD on November 23, 2022
Question 1/16

What's good for your fatigue?

  • Taking several naps
  • Walking for 30 minutes
  • Drinking coffee
Question 2/16

Getting only 6 hours of sleep a night? Even if you toss and turn, you should stay in bed for 8 hours.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/16

You've taken off work a lot because you feel so tired. You should:

  • Try to return to work
  • Stay at home
  • Get your mind off your troubles
Question 4/16

You’re tired all the time and have no energy, but you still can't sleep at night. It would NOT help to:

  • Only use your bedroom for sleep and sex
  • Go to bed the same time every night
  • Sleep late in the morning
  • Always stick to a bedtime routine
Question 5/16

Fatigue isn’t always caused by lack of sleep. It might be triggered by:

  • Depression
  • Anemia
  • Liver disease
  • All of the above
Question 6/16

You feel as if you never have the energy to get everything done. You should:

  • Save the best for last
  • Do the important things first
  • Do only one task
Question 7/16

You're supposed to go out with friends tonight, but you are absolutely exhausted. You should:

  • Go anyway and pay for it tomorrow
  • Make an excuse and don't go
  • Call and explain why
Question 8/16

Just being at home makes you tired. Maybe this will help:

  • Simplify your house
  • Clean your house
  • Move to a different house
Question 9/16

Sugar is an easy way to help fight fatigue.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/16

You're often overwhelmed by everything you have to do, but to beat the fatigue you need to power through.

  • True
  • False
Question 11/16

Feeling tired? You might be able to blame this in your kitchen:

  • Fiber-filled food
  • Spicy foods
  • Too much water
Question 12/16

You tackle chores -- like cleaning the house or raking the yard -- but end up exhausted. This can help ease your pain:

  • A timer
  • A pedometer
  • A broom
Question 13/16

You sometimes forget what you're supposed to be doing. You should:

  • Call your health care provider ASAP
  • Keep lists and make notes
  • Take short naps
Question 14/16

Your prescription medications are making you tired. You should:

  • Be glad: At least you're drowsy!
  • Stop taking them immediately so you're not tired during the day.
  • Talk to your doctor about changing medications.
Question 15/16

Which change in your diet probably won't fight fatigue?

  • Breakfast every morning
  • Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids
  • A glass of red wine every day
  • Foods rich in vitamin B
Question 16/16

When you're suddenly very tired, it can be a sign of dehydration.

  • True
  • False