From low energy to trouble sleeping, here are 6 signs you could be experiencing chronic fatigue

• Chronic fatigue is different from a temporary feeling of fatigue or just feeling a bit tired.
• Some signs of chronic fatigue include mood changes or feeling "new" or different types of headaches. 
• Another sign of chronic fatigue is when you've begun to have trouble concentrating on normal tasks.

Although it may not seem like it, according to Medical News Today, being fatigued and tired are really quite similar. That being said, there's a difference between regular and chronic fatigue — regular fatigue goes away with rest and time but chronic fatigue does not. That doesn't mean, however, that chronic fatigue is not reversible or that it can't be managed.

Chronic fatigue is described as occurring when symptoms of exhaustion or lack of energy last for over six months and it is usually a symptom of something much bigger, according to Very Well Health. It can sometimes be a sign of an underlying, undetected health condition. 

Chronic fatigue syndrome shouldn't be confused with regular chronic fatigue as it is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that can't be explained by any underlying medical condition, The Mayo Clinic noted. The best way to receive a proper diagnosis is by visiting a doctor or healthcare provider, but knowing the signs and symptoms could be useful. 

Here are six signs that you might be suffering from chronic fatigue.

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You have trouble sleeping.

Although there are many different things that can stop you from getting good night's sleep, wellness expert and chiropractic physician Dr. Kevin Kinney told INSIDER that chronic fatigue can cause sleeping-related troubles, too.

"Regular tiredness is relieved with rest and sleep," he said. "Chronic fatigue, however, is characterized by non-restorative and often interrupted sleep. This type of sleep leaves you still feeling drained when you awaken."

You may experience aches and pains.

Chronic fatigue can manifest itself in physical symptoms, too, including swollen and tender lymph nodes, sore throat and joint pain, Dr. Kinney told INSIDER.

"Research has shown a link between chronic fatigue and inflammatory chemicals produced by the immune system in response to psychological stress and chronic conditions such as arthritis, atherosclerosis etc," he said. 

More than your physical energy levels are being impacted.

Chronic fatigue can impact you emotionally, too. 

"Chronic fatigue affects more than your physical energy levels," Dr. Kinney told INSIDER. "When someone is suffering from chronic fatigue, they often have a noticeable change in their mood."