Dr. Kiri"My blood tests were normal." It is a sentence I hear regularly. And whilst it is often reassuring, it can also feel frustrating. Because you still feel exhausted. You still wake up tired....
Dr. KiriHave you ever slept for eight hours and still woken up feeling exhausted? You climb into bed at a reasonable time. You sleep through the night. The alarm goes off. And your first thought is: "Surely it can't be morning already."
Dr. KiriMany people ask me: "Am I burnt out, or am I just tired?" It is a good question. Because the two can feel surprisingly similar at first. Both can leave you exhausted, struggling to concentrate, reaching for more coffee and counting down the hours unt
Dr. KiriThis article is part of my Burnout & Energy Recovery series, exploring the hidden ways chronic stress, modern life and nervous system overload affect energy, wellbeing and resilience.