Why is thinking so exhausting?

Most of the energy powering the brain is in the form of glucose from the things we eat. When neurons fire, they absorb extra oxygen and glucose from nearby capillaries. This would result in less glucose in the blood for everything else, hence that feeling of exhaustion after a long day of thinking.

Can overthinking cause mental fatigue?

Overthinking makes everything feel important, leading to decision fatigue. And situations where we have to make lots of decisions can leave us stressed and fatigued, leading to overthinking. “Overthinking and decision fatigue can lead us into a loop of rumination and mental exhaustion,” Dr. Menchola said.

Why am I so exhausted all the time?

You Are out of Alignment If you’re saying “I’m exhausted” all the time, your mental, emotional, or spiritual energy may be out of whack. Essentially, you’re off track with who you are and what works for you. Maybe you’re unhappy, unfulfilled, stressed out, or just plain bored with some areas of your life.

Why do we feel tired after a long day of thinking?

When neurons fire, they absorb extra oxygen and glucose from nearby capillaries. Scientists, therefore, think that when performing a difficult mental task would burn more glucose. This would result in less glucose in the blood for everything else, hence that feeling of exhaustion after a long day of thinking.

Are you getting enough sleep and still feeling exhausted?

If you’re getting enough sleep and you’re still feeling exhausted, it’s time to stop, take a step back, and look at what else is contributing to your exhaustion. Before you reach for that next cup of coffee, the 3 pm sugary snack, or the toxic energy drink, let’s look at some reasons why you might be tired all the time and what you can do about it.

Is your pain exhausting you?

Not to mention, pain is exhausting and leaves you saying “I’m exhausted.” Here’s what Chiropractor, Dr. Ruth Ziemba[1], who specializes in NSA (Network Spinal Analysis) has to say: All of life is energy. We are energy. Any disturbance or blockages to the energy flow creates imbalances.