This guest post is a collaboration. I’ve found it to be very useful, especially in the current situation the world is in. I hope you’re all keeping safe.
None of us like to be tired and nothing is worse than getting up in the morning and struggling to open your eyes when your alarm goes off. If you aren’t sleeping well and find that you need to drag yourself out of bed every morning, then you may be suffering from exhaustion. Exhaustion is overwhelming. However, you can overcome this condition when you treat it correctly. Today, we will be taking a look at four signs of exhaustion and how to deal with it.
Your Mental State Changes
When you are suffering from exhaustion, it can be difficult to think straight. Your mind just fails to focus on anything else but wanting to lie down and go to sleep. This lack of function can affect your mental state, as you start to feel extremely stressed out and frustrated. A bad mood can be more than just emotion when you’re exhausted, as it can be linked to a mental health illness, such as depression.
You Crave Unhealthy Food
If you have control over your diet and it’s usually healthy, but now all you want to do is eat junk food, then you may have exhaustion. When you’re tired, your body craves unhealthy food because your brain associates it with pleasure and reward. However, although this food may be what you want at the moment, it can have a negative effect on your mental and physical health.
Your Health Starts Deteriorating
A weakened immune system is common when we’re exhausted. This means that it’s harder to fight off common illnesses and it makes you more susceptible to catching them. If you have been suffering from the office cold for weeks and you can’t seem to shift it, then this is a sign that you are exhausted. Cracked lips, shortness of breath, and an unhealthy appearance are also associated with exhaustion.
You Feel Very Unmotivated
Being unmotivated is a side effect of a poor mental state. If you struggle to get yourself to the gym, to socialize with friends and family, or do the things you once loved, then you are most likely exhausted. This can be due to being overtired and could even be linked to mental illness. Sitting on your sofa and doing nothing will be the only thing that you find appealing during this time.
Make Your Mind Healthy
Doing what you can to improve the health and state of your mind and to decrease your stress levels will help to improve your mood, mental and physical health, and how motivated you feel. This will lead to you becoming more productive and feeling happier in return, getting you one step closer to your normal self. Here is a list of things you can do to help your mind and reduce stress.
Control Your Food Intake
The food you eat will have a massive impact on your mood, health, and energy. You should choose to eat smaller, more regular meals as this will prevent sugar crashes and reduce sugar cravings. Choosing the right food will also help you feel more energized by reducing fatigue. If you feel tired, you should avoid caffeinated drinks, like coffee. You must control your junk food cravings as much as possible.
Take Your Daily Vitamins
Consuming the right food is the best way to get your essential daily vitamin intake, however, taking extra vitamins is a great way to ensure you are getting the correct intake, which will improve your mood and health in return. B vitamins and Panax Ginseng are great when it comes to reducing fatigue and for supporting your mind. Vitamin C, D, E, and B6 will support your immune system.
Improve Your Sleep Quality
You should be getting 7-8 hours of good quality sleep each night. If you find your bed uncomfortable, then you should invest in a new mattress. You should find one that is soft and breathable to ensure a comfortable night’s rest. Reducing your screen time before bed, investing in blackout curtains, sticking to a routine, ensuring your room is quiet, and exercising during the day also improves the quality of sleep.
No matter how busy your lifestyle may be, feeling depleted every minute of every day is not a normal or healthy way to feel. If you are worried you are suffering from exhaustion, you should speak to a medical professional for the right support and advice.