I've had a rough past 4 years or so. Lots of stress, dealt with lot's of abusive people and lots of physical work as well.
I am now at a point of "recovery". I've been almost a year at a new job, but there is still a lot that bugs me. Physically I don't feel that tired - but my head I just feel like I want to sleep for lots of time. But then when I go to bed, I can't sleep because I'm not tired physically but mentally I am.
I am very confused as to what's wrong with me. I don't know if it's chronic fatigue, depression, or just laziness, or maybe stress.
I always ask this question and people always give the easiest advise - Go to the doctor. But I don't want to go the doctor because I know I'm not ill, and I'm not ready for someone to diagnose me as "depressed" and just give me a bunch of pills. That will put more stress in me, and I know that's been one of the biggest factors in all of this.
So, should I exercise and get all of this tension out? or should I just sleep and rest and don't worry about exercise until later?
I'm afraid if I exercise too much I will ask my body for too much and will fall ill. But then just resting adds to my stress because I've gained weight and that makes me feel even worse.
As you've probably figured out, it's a never ending cycle.
I wish there was a magic way of of this mental fatigue and stress was gone and was happy again.
So, can exercise under any circumstances actually cause more harm than good, maybe if I push myself too hard?
I am now at a point of "recovery". I've been almost a year at a new job, but there is still a lot that bugs me. Physically I don't feel that tired - but my head I just feel like I want to sleep for lots of time. But then when I go to bed, I can't sleep because I'm not tired physically but mentally I am.
I am very confused as to what's wrong with me. I don't know if it's chronic fatigue, depression, or just laziness, or maybe stress.
I always ask this question and people always give the easiest advise - Go to the doctor. But I don't want to go the doctor because I know I'm not ill, and I'm not ready for someone to diagnose me as "depressed" and just give me a bunch of pills. That will put more stress in me, and I know that's been one of the biggest factors in all of this.
So, should I exercise and get all of this tension out? or should I just sleep and rest and don't worry about exercise until later?
I'm afraid if I exercise too much I will ask my body for too much and will fall ill. But then just resting adds to my stress because I've gained weight and that makes me feel even worse.
As you've probably figured out, it's a never ending cycle.
I wish there was a magic way of of this mental fatigue and stress was gone and was happy again.
So, can exercise under any circumstances actually cause more harm than good, maybe if I push myself too hard?