An expert explains the different types of fatigue
Photo: Getty Images In the best of times, I’m an early-to-bed, early-to-rise person, and that much hasn’t changed. Sleep is the only respite my brain gets from worrying about COVID-19, and, even then, not always: Last night, I dreamt I had congestion and a cough, and struggled to hide it from people I passed at the supermarket. Many of us are currently experiencing nightmares, restless sleep and/or insomnia, and exhaustion that persists even after a decent night’s sleep.
First, says Reisinger, it’s important to understand there are different types of fatigue. There’s physical fatigue, like you might experience after a long run or playing sports. That kind can lead to achy muscles, but it’s usually pretty good for sleep. Without intending to, many of us play into our emotional fatigue through a process of “rehearsal,” says Varga. “If you’re stressed about things during the day, there’s this tendency to kind of rehearse the things that are stressing you out right as you’re lying down in bed, and that kind of rehearsal can prevent you from falling asleep,” he says. Getting into bed and mentally paging through every worst-case coronavirus graph you’ve ever seen? Not such a good idea, apparently.
3. Instead of phone time before bed, try relaxation techniques. These can include deep-breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, or taking a hot shower or bath.
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