3. Fatigue: When Tiredness Isn’t Just About Lack of Sleep
We live in a hustle culture where feeling tired is almost the norm. But what if your fatigue isn’t just due to those late-night Netflix binges? SSL can contribute to a persistent sense of fatigue, and it’s not because the lesion is physically draining you.
Here’s the nitty-gritty: SSL can lead to low-grade inflammation. This immune response, while not powerful enough to make you feel sick, can take a toll on your body’s resources, leaving you feeling perpetually tired. It’s as if you’re running a marathon but didn’t know you signed up for it.
One interesting fact about fatigue linked with SSL is its insidious onset. You won’t go from energetic to exhausted overnight. Instead, it’s a gradual decline where your “good days” become less frequent. It’s frustrating because there’s no evident reason for feeling this way.(3)
