Getting through an everyday routine that used to feel easy might feel like a never-ending series of chores. When you’re struggling to get out of bed or feeling exhausted long before bedtime, you might ask, “Why do I feel tired all the time?” There are many possible causes — and many ways to find relief. A Virtual Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) may be helpful for you.
Fatigue is a common problem, affecting 13.5% of American adults surveyed in a 2022 study. Study participants were asked whether they felt “very tired or exhausted” on most days over the previous three months. Some reported feeling very tired or exhausted every day.
Most people who reported fatigue were in their younger years, and fatigue seemed to decrease with age. Among both women and men, fatigue was most common among those between 18 and 44 years old. Fatigue was less common among participants between 45 and 64, and still rarer in ages 65 and higher. However, some older adults do experience fatigue and benefit from treatment.
Find out how a Virtual PHP might help you
Before you consider a PHP, it’s important to understand what may be causing your fatigue. While fatigue is a common symptom of mental health conditions, especially depressive disorders, it’s also associated with many physical health conditions. Consult your doctor about your physical health to identify any underlying conditions that may need treatment.
Next, we’ll explore some of the ways that a Virtual PHP with Lightfully can be useful.
1. You can work with mental health care providers who meet you where you are.
When fatigue is overwhelming, traveling to and from in-person treatment may seem like just too much. With a Virtual PHP, you can receive care from the comfort of home — no commute required. Plus, you can create a comfortable environment for treatment in your own home. You may move forward in treatment and feel the fatigue beginning to lift – and we’ll still be here for you anywhere in California.
2. You can get treatment tailored to your mental health condition and goals
Your mental health is unique. It’s influenced by your personality and history, and it may be affected by mental health conditions. That’s why treatment should be fully customized, as it is in our Precision Care Model (PCM). Additionally, your goals are your own, and may differ from other clients’.
You might seek something like:
- Greater stability, if your fatigue is linked to bipolar I or II disorder
- More calmness, if your fatigue is caused by anxiety
- Less disruption, if your fatigue stems from flashbacks
- Deeper understanding, if your fatigue comes from a personality disorder
We treat fatigue caused by a variety of conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions and personality disorders. We also provide support for people experiencing suicidality and/or self-harm, but those in imminent danger require inpatient or residential care
Our team’s PCM is designed to treat the core processes of mental health disorders to foster authentic change in people 18 and older. The PCM is built on a foundation of clinical data and incorporates evidence-based therapeutic modalities. By participating in this program, you can clarify your goals and identify ways to reach them through treatment.
3. You can overcome common barriers to accessibility.
Some people aren’t able to participate in PHPs in person because they don’t have reliable transportation to and from mental health care facilities. Others are seeking treatment for conditions that make leaving home difficult, such as agoraphobia or extreme fatigue. They may also contend with physical illnesses or disabilities that make virtual care more easily accessible than in-person care. With a Virtual PHP, you don’t have to overcome these hurdles to participate in treatment.
You deserve relief from fatigue
You shouldn’t have to struggle through tiredness, brain fog or difficulty keeping up with your everyday routine. If your fatigue is caused by a mental health condition, Lightfully is here to help you reduce your symptoms and improve your mental health. Our virtual PHP offers care wherever you are in California. It is tailored to your mental health and your goals. It provides an accessible alternative to in-person care.
The next time you ask yourself “Why do I feel tired all the time?”, you can assure yourself that fatigue is a common problem. Many people face it and find ways to reduce or get rid of their symptoms. Help is available in Lightfully’s Virtual PHP.
To learn more, contact our team today. We support teens, young adults, and adults of all ages across California.
