Feelings of fatigue usually have an obvious cause, such as a cold, lack of sleep, overwork, or stress. This type of fatigue usually clears up on its own. Home treatment may help decrease your fatigue.

Fatigue is more of a concern when you are not able to complete daily activities such as bathing, eating, or going to work or school. This may be a symptom of a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety. Fatigue that has not improved after 2 weeks of home treatment (persistent fatigue) requires a visit to a health professional.