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7 Common Signs That Prove You Are Mentally Exhausted


We have all come across the importance of a healthy mind, body, and soul.

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And that means it’s not just the physical aspect that matters. Mental health and wellbeing are just as important. This is one of the main reasons why being mentally exhausted can take a toll on you.

Be it depression, anxiety, fear, and more- the list of mental issues are plenty. And before it’s too late, you should be well aware of warning signs. And that’s exactly what we’ve done for you below.

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Here are the 7 common signs that indicate you are mentally exhausted. Let’s take a look!

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1. Agitation and annoyance are the first indicators of being mentally exhausted

During the early stages of mental exhaustion, many people complain of 2 common signs. This is agitation and annoyance. Sometimes your tolerance levels can drop to such low standards. As a result, even the tiniest discomfort may trigger an outburst.

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On other occasions, people experience very low energy levels or fatigue. They have low power or stamina to carry out routine activities. Hence, resulting in greater agitation and annoyance.

2. Physical symptoms like dizziness and nausea tell a tale on their own

A number of physical symptoms are associated with being mentally exhausted. The prime ones include dizziness and nausea. But that’s not all. There are a number of other symptoms experienced.

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This includes fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain, digestion problems, and health palpitations.  They vary from patient to patient, although they are less frequent. Nevertheless, they demand medical attention.

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Low levels of motivation show mental fatigue

Mental exhaustion can mask itself as a lack of motivation or drive to perform a task too.point 111 | Common signs of poor motivation include forgetfulness, poor focus and impaired concentration amongst many others.point 210 |

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At the same time, tasks begin piling up.point 33 | There is a sense of helplessness all around.point 70 | 1

4. Anger and anxiety occur more often than usual

People feel sad or stressed during the early mentally exhausting stages. Little things cause stress. Consequently, there are also feelings of guilt and poor self-worth.

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The combination of anger, helplessness, and arguments starts building up. Consequently, it leads to anxiety.  And when it’s not thrown out, it grows on the inside. This is where depression sets up and hence medical attention is needed.

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5.point 130 | Insomnia- a major indicator for mental exhaustion

Many mentally exhausted individuals find it hard to sleep at night.point 230 |

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This is insomnia.point 15 | It is hard to relax sometimes.point 40 | It is difficult to calm thoughts.point 68 | At the same time, it’s hard to sleep when stressed and anxious.point 126 |   Soon, the problem gets so severe that sleeplessness becomes too common.point 189 | 1

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6.point 5 | The outburst of emotions and help for cry are common signs too

Being exhausted is similar to being in a state of vulnerability.point 110 | Many people soon reach a burnout point of no return.point 153 | This is where hypersensitivity sets in.point 187 | It is so common to see an outburst of emotions in the form of crying.point 242 |

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It might feel as if the world is against you.point 36 | At the same time, you lose the battle to cope with challenges.point 87 | Crying helps to release all of the tension inside.point 129 | 1

7. Feelings of isolation and detachment may tell a mental story of another kind

The feeling of isolation raises a red flag. It is termed as a medical emergency because you soon feel comfortable being numb. Simultaneously, there is a lack of true senselessness and hope. People usually describe the feeling as emotionless.

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With 7 common signs of being mentally exhausted unveiled, it’s important to raise awareness in society. If a person experiences any of them, it’s time to stop and relax. Your mental wellbeing should be your top priority. After all, a healthy mind, body, and soul are of the utmost essence. 

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