Why It Happens

Anxiety drains energy through constant hypervigilance, tension, and disrupted sleep. Overactivation of the nervous system makes it hard to rest and recharge.

Chronic Stress Response: Elevated cortisol and adrenaline exhaust the body.

Shallow Breathing: Hyperventilation reduces oxygen delivery to muscles and brain.

Poor Sleep Quality: Anxiety interferes with deep, restorative sleep cycles.

Mental Overload: Worry, rumination, and emotional reactivity can be physically exhausting.

How to Manage

Practice Nervous System Regulation: Use deep breathing, vagus nerve toning, or cold therapy.

Limit Stimulants: Reduce caffeine and sugar, which worsen anxiety-fueled crashes.

Improve Sleep Hygiene: Keep a consistent bedtime and avoid screens late at night.

Support Adrenals: Adaptogens like ashwagandha or magnesium glycinate can help restore balance.

Key Biomarkers

• Cortisol

Expert-Backed Reads

• The 7-Step Protocol to Conquer Stress: Insights from Andrew Huberman

• Understanding the "Stress Hormone" & Its Impact on Your Health

• 2 Silent Killers in Your Blood: How Mito Health Can Uncover and Combat Stress-Induced Aging

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References

• Mayo Clinic – Fatigue

• CDC – Fatigue

• NIH MedlinePlus – Fatigue