[Silverback_VII]

I believe that there is a general tiredness affecting large parts of the population. Maybe some side effects of covid-19 / the vaccines or maybe it’s completely unrelated and more psychological in nature like lack of deeper meaning in most people's lives.

All I know is that you have to fight it. this tiredness doesn't go away with more rest. On the contrary, your self-esteem will take a hit and you will internalise your lack of power.

[skrebbel]

This is dangerous advice, it really depends on what you're tired from and you can't apply it generally.

Eg tiredness caused by actual, diagnosed, Long Covid often does go away with more rest. In fact, even a tiny bit too much, too soon, can severely set back your recovery. To my understanding, parent's "just will yourself back into shape" advice is the exact opposite of what long covid patients should be told.

(Source: wife has long covid since January; her own experiences + what her therapists say from research and other clients)

[Silverback_VII]

To let you drag down by outer circumstances is more dangerous in my opinion. When you start running even if you would rather lay in bed that generates a lot of self-esteem. The resulting positive attitude may even be good for your immune system.

In some unfortunate situations you need to take some risks to get out of it.

[skrebbel]

It's not always about attitude, sometimes it's about physical healing. Sometimes, your body really just needs rest. Stop telling people stuff you don't know enough about.

[331c8c71]

Not overdoing it (to start with) is by far preferable tbh. My experience, for instance, is that inflamed achilles takes very long time (years) to go back to normal. To get it inflamed was fairly easy: resuming jogging a bit too swiftly after a winter break.

[Silverback_VII]

I know enough about people focusing too much on their wellbeing. You can trust me. Your mindset is more harmful than mine.

Sometimes the body needs rest, it's certainly true, but humans are adapted to a rather unforgiving environment in which you had to function even when in bad shape. Mind and body are connected.

[yibg]

It’s the blanket “just walk it off” advise that’s dangerous. No amount of mind over matter will let you walk off a broken leg.

[taink]

This 'general tiredness' you're referring to seems to be linked to depressive states, whereas the blog post is more about exhausting yourself by trying to solve every little challenge you come across:

> Another key observation is that this tiredness I’ve been feeling is different from depression. I’ve experienced the latter in the past on a few occasions and while there are similarities in how they impact your life, I’d put them in different buckets. If only for the reason that I haven’t encountered these current experiences before.

Maybe it's a little bit of both; lack of motivation gradually eating at your reserves and transforming you into a generally tired person.

[331c8c71]

Hard to be sure tbh. I thought I had something like that since I had covid at least twice. Now I am on vacation next to sea and i wouldn't say I lack energy.

I think for some the daily grind causes noticeable fatigue fairly quickly (if not managed actively).

[RhodesianHunter]

I think it has something to do with an accumulation of microplastics and/or PFAS/PFOS in our bodies. One of these things is going to be our generation's version of leaded gasoline.

[rolisz]

How do you fight it?

I had COVID in March 2020 and I feel like ever since then I'm more tired all the time, even if I sleep enough.

[garganzol]

Take a look at [1]. It may have some actionable explanations on what's going on with you.

It all starts with lingering fatigue.

[1] https://www.hormonesmatter.com/recovering-from-post-covid-mi...

[the_only_law]

I didn’t get COVID till this year. I was vaccinated, and while it was the most sick I’ve felt in years, it was relatively short, the worst symptoms only lasting about a day.

A few day’s afterwards, I went out to the mailbox to grab my mail. This is maybe a 5min walk. I was panting heavily by the time I got back. I used to walk 12+ miles a day in shit heat and I’ve never been particularly in shape, so that was worrying.

I haven’t noticed any increase in my tiredness, but my sleep schedule had been fucked long before COVID existed.