Exercise
One of the most common feelings after treatment is fatigue. You can feel tired deep down in your bones, and it won’t necessarily improve with a good night’s sleep. This can make it hard for you to want to exercise which can be frustrating, especially if you used to run marathons and workout daily before your cancer diagnosis.
But working in a little exercise day by day, at the rate that works well for your body, can do so much to improve your physical and emotional health. Not only does exercise increase your blood circulation but it makes your muscles stronger and helps reduce some of the exhaustion you may feel.
Maybe try walking around the block if you’re feeling capable. Then, increase your walk to a fast walk, if possible. When in the house, try doing squats at a slow pace. If possible, ask a family member or friend to join you in these workouts. It’s nice to have an accountability partner and someone to monitor you in case you experience complications during your exercise.
