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out of reach than purchase lamps, and use them instead, or have a friend replace burnt out bulbs. It is better to have a little assistance than to hurt yourself and wind up being able to accomplish less than you currently can. Use the aides available to you, and accept a helping hand when one is needed, it's okay.

If you were an author or an avid reader before you became ill but now find that you suffer from severe concentration issues, then you may learn to maintain these enjoyments, just in a somewhat different manner. Rather than reading or writing novels, you might now place your focus on smaller articles or bit pieces instead. These take less time and concentration to finish. Type instead of penning articles or letters, have someone else read to you, or participate in these mental activities for a shorter time period than you would have previously. Spending four to six hours at an activity can be extremely draining where as doing a little, and then taking a break, and returning to that activity later in the day can greatly reduce problem issues in that area. Try spending twenty to thirty minutes, three or four times a day instead, and you may be able to accomplish the same task without the concentration difficulties becoming too extreme for your current health levels.

Living life in bits and pieces works to effectively control mental or physical fatigue issues. Doing just a little of this, and a little of that, greatly reduces the physical and mental stress that most work loads bring with them. You will find that you will be able to accomplish a lot more throughout the day using this method than if you try to slug through.

Use both exercise and rest as physical therapy programs. Many chronic illnesses come with fatigue issues, and attempting to disregard this aspect of your illness, will only disable you more. Try to lay down for a twenty minute period of total rest every day. You do not have to sleep during this rest break, just lay down, and do absolutely nothing for twenty minutes. You will be amazed how this "total rest period" will rejuvenate and give you the energy to complete your day. It can be the difference between just existing throughout the remainder of your day or really truly enjoying it. Understand that during different times in your illness you will need more rest than exercise, just as in other times you will need more exercise. Be prepared to adjust your rest and exercise programs to meet your changing needs. During periods of severe

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