The Body is Easily Tired and Difficult to Focus? This Could Be the Cause

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JAKARTA - Fatigue is often considered a normal thing in daily routines, even though it can be a signal that the body is in need of adequate rest.

If ignored, this condition not only lowers productivity, but can also have an impact on physical and mental health. The body has its own way of "communicating", and understanding its signs is an important step to maintaining a balance of life.

Public health practitioner graduate of the University of Indonesia, Ngabila Salama, explained that many people are not aware of the symptoms of fatigue because they are considered trivial.

"A body that is too tired often gives signs that are considered trivial. If it is ignored continuously, chronic fatigue can increase the risk of both physical and mental health," said Ngabila as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 6.

He mentioned some common signs that the body is experiencing fatigue, including drowsiness during the day, difficulty concentrating, frequent forgetfulness, and changes in emotions such as being more sensitive or irritable.

In addition, tired conditions can also be characterized by physical complaints such as headaches, prolonged muscle pain, eyes feel heavy, to a decrease in body resistance that makes a person more easily sick.

One of the main causes of these various symptoms is a lack of quality sleep. Ngabila explained that "sleep debt" can indeed be slightly compensated for by sleeping longer on weekends, but this should not be done excessively.

"However, if it is too excessive until noon or drastically changes the sleep time, the body's biological rhythm can be disrupted and actually makes the body more tired when it returns to activity. The best thing is to keep the sleep schedule consistent every day and improve sleep quality gradually," he said.

To get better quality sleep, he suggests that sleep and wake-up times are kept consistent every day. Reducing the use of gadgets at least one hour before going to bed can also help the body relax more.

In addition, the atmosphere of the room should be made comfortable, dark, and cool. Avoid consuming caffeinated beverages such as coffee or tea at night because it can interfere with rest time.

Ngabila also emphasized the importance of regular light physical activity so that the body remains fit and has good stamina.

He reminded, if excessive fatigue continues even though you have had enough rest, you should immediately see a health worker. This condition may be related to disorders such as Anemia, sleep problems, stress, or other diseases.