MS fatigue: practical strategies for living well with limited energy

Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39Fatigue is one of the most common and misunderstood MS symptoms. In this episode, we explore what MS fatigue really is, the emotional weight it can carry, and practical ways to manage fatigue in daily life. We're joined by Helen Cole, occupational therapist; Ruth Stross, MS nurse and Director of Services and Health Professional Lead at the MS Trust; and Dr Rebecca McGuire, Associate Professor in Psychology who lives with MS herself. Together we discuss all aspects of MS fatigue, from how to avoid the "boom and bust" cycle through pacing and planning, to navigating feelings of guilt and frustration when fatigue stops you doing things the way you used to.Episode NotesInformation on fatigue from MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/a-z/fatigueLiving with fatigue booklet: shop.mstrust.org.uk/publications/living-with-fatigue/Telling people at work that you have MS: shop.mstrust.org.uk/publications/telling-people-at-work-that-you-have-ms/Ask the Expert coping with fatigue: mstrust.org.uk/news/expert/ask-expert-coping-ms-fatigueLearning to listen to fatigue - a personal story on fatigue: mstrust.org.uk/news/stories/learning-listen-fatigueFatigue, more than just being tired - a personal story on fatigue: mstrust.org.uk/news/stories/fatigue-more-just-being-tiredOnline fatigue management course from MS Society www.mssociety.org.uk/about-ms/signs-and-symptoms/fatigue/managing-fatigue/online-fatigue-management-course  Miles for MS challenge: mstrust.org.uk/event/miles-ms