Quiz: Myths and Facts About Fatigue
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