Signs you are mentally Exhausted

Mental exhaustion is not just like stress. Stress is our natural body response to our situation, whether it’s positive or negative. When something new, exciting, or scary is expected, we may feel a little bit of stress. Every person feels low and stressed out from time to time which is natural and okay.

But mental exhaustion is something scary as it may lead to many complicated problems. The person who suffers from long-term stress is more likely to get mentally exhausted. Long-term stress can make him/her feel overwhelmed & emotionally drained. Mental exhaustion is the result of consistent stress.

Thanks to Psychology which is making our lives better and happier. In this read, we will explore symptoms, causes, and treatment of mental exhaustion with the help of Psychology and human behavior.

Symptoms of Mental Exhaustion

Symptoms of mental exhaustion are different from person to person. However, it can be identified by studying our physical health, emotions, and behavioral patterns.

Physical Symptoms:

These signs may include

• Headache
• Upset Stomach
• Weight loss or gain
• Insomnia
• Body ache
• Chronic Fatigue
• Unusual appetite
• Mental tiredness

Behavioral Symptoms:

These may include

• Less productivity at work
• Avoiding human interaction
• Isolation
• Not be able to complete your work
• Losing interest in activities once you enjoyed the most

Emotional Symptoms:

These may include

• Feeling of sadness without any particular reason
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Anger
• Feeling of hopelessness
• Lacking motivation
• Not be able to focus
• Detachment
• Apathy

Causes of Mental Exhaustion

There are many causes that can make a person to feel mentally exhausted. Some of the most common causes of mental exhaustion are

• Rude and hateful behavior from parents, partner, teachers, or gardeners
• Working for a long hour without taking any rest
• Death or separation of loved one
• The dissatisfaction of job, career, or relationship
• Lack of social support
• Poor work-life balance can also be the cause of mental exhaustion

Coping Mental Exhaustion at home

Since mental exhaustion results from consistent stress, activities that reduce stress can play a vital role in coping with mental exhaustion. Following are some techniques and lifestyle patterns that can help you cope with mental fatigue & stress.

Try to eliminate the causes of stress.

If there is something in your life creating consistent stress, such as job dissatisfaction, rude partner, or family responsibilities, you need to seek help from others.

I know it’s not easy to quit a job and find a new one, but if it is making you mentally sick, you need to change your job as soon as possible.

Take rest physically and mentally.

Working for long hours without taking any rest will only make you mentally and physically tired. You can take an extended vacation or watch a movie once a week to reduce your stress level.

Do Exercise

Exercise is considered crucial for our only physical health, but it is also essential for our mental health. After doing exercise, your brain releases Endorphin, which triggers positive feelings in your body. Moreover, it boosts your mood and perception of pain. Regular Exercise will miraculously reduce your stress level and mental exhaustion.

Get healthy Sleep

Healthy sleep is essential for our physical and psychological health. A person who gets a rest of 7 to 8 hours daily is more likely to fight with his intense emotions and difficult situations effectively. Sleep allows you to think clearly and keeps us physically and mentally fit.

Practice Gratitude

Our brains are naturally designed to focus on negativity.

An app may have hundred of good reviews and one bad review, and that one lousy comment keeps us away from that app on the internet. Our brain analyzes ourselves in the same pattern. We may have many things and achievements, but we still bother for what we don’t have.

Gratitude plays a vital role in coping with negative feelings and emotions. A person who practices gratitude every single day is the one who enjoys the fruits of his efforts.

Gratitude

• Reduces stress (and mental exhaustion)
• Allows you to be happy
• Improves your Sleep
• It keeps you mentally and physically fit

So, if you are growing up in an atmosphere of negativity, you must practice gratitude to cope with negativity & focus on positivity.

Read Books & Blogs

Reading can be the Best Exercise for our brain. Studies have shown us that reading for at least half an hour a day can reduce stress. Reading also improves our analytical, critical, and creative thinking.

You can read Self-Help blogs, books, and blogs on psychology like this to improve your quality of life.

Final Thoughts:

Prolonged stress is the leading cause of mental exhaustion. There are different symptoms of mental exhaustion such as headache, upset stomach, insomnia, isolation, avoiding human interaction, less productivity at work, and apathy, as explained above.

Poor work-life balance, dissatisfaction of job career or relationship, separation or death of loved one, and rude behavior from teacher & parents are the primary source of long-term stress which results in mental exhaustion.

You can change your lifestyle to reduce long-term stress. Following activities can help you to cope with mental exhaustion and enjoy the full potential of your mind

Reading for at least 45 min a day

Exercising

Improving your quality of Sleep

Learning something new and fascinating every single day

Practicing gratitude

Adopting Self-Discipline