first i'd reccomend looking into a local sleep issue/chronic fatigue support group. they can provide you with a great deal of info about your diagnosis and techniques to maximize your level of function and quality of life. find an exercise partner. research shows time and time again that everyone benefits when they exercise with someone. a good partner choice is someone who is at the same fitness levels as you and has the same goal. in your case finding someone with the same diagnosis would be even better as they would know first hand what your experiencing. finally if walking isn't working try something else. maybe a group fitness class or weight training are better alternatives. the key is to ease into a routine and slowly increase your duration and intensity so your not exhausted when your done.
i have hypersomnia. how do i find the energy to exercise? especially if i feel worse once i've finished. i've talked to my doctor about my excessive sleepiness and it's possibly cfs but that "diagnosis" doesn't help me get off the couch. i sleep about 12 hours a day when i have to work 15 or 16 when i don't. the time i don't spend sleeping i spend trying to stay awake. my doctor prescribed me provigil but i'm still fighting with my pharmacy to actually obtain the prescription. i've tried walking but it takes all my energy not to collapse on the pavement after a few minutes. it's miserable.