Too tired to cook or eat

This is the time to rely on quick convenience foods such as frozen meals, tinned foods, boil-in-the-bag meals and takeaways. Remember, though, to defrost frozen foods thoroughly and to cook all foods properly to avoid any risk of food poisoning. Read cooking instructions carefully and stick to them.

If you know in advance the times you are likely to feel tired, for example after treatment, then you could try to plan ahead to help you through these times. If you have a freezer, you could prepare food while you are feeling active and freeze it for when you are more tired. You could stock up on convenience foods.

This is also a good opportunity to give friends and family the chance to help you by doing some shopping or cooking.

If you feel you need more help at home with your cooking or eating, tell your GP, or if you have either a dietitian or specialist nurse inform one of them.

Condition-specific information

Further information on conditions that may be affecting you or those around you:

Support Groups

Visit the NHS inform Support Services Directory to search for local organisations that may help with the issues you are facing:

Last updated: 15 January 2012

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