10 Exhaustion Symptoms

By vanessa

Reviewed: dr. vanta

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Exhaustion is a widespread condition, particularly affecting those who work long hours and experience stress in their professions. It refers to mental and physical fatigue to the point that it interferes with the ability to perform work safely and thoroughly.¹Smolensky M; Milia L; Ohayon M; Philip P. ‘Sleep disorders, medical conditions, and road accident risk.’ https://www.academia.edu/14993220/Sleep_disorders_medical_conditions_and_road_accident_risk

A feeling of being under the weather is a common sign of exhaustion, but some of the other symptoms are not as easy to recognize. Feeling physically depleted is often not the most obvious sign of fatigue. These are some of the telltale signs that someone might be suffering from exhaustion.

1. Falling Asleep During the Day

An obvious sign of exhaustion is feeling tired throughout the day. Nodding off intermittently during waking hours, yawning constantly, having trouble keeping eyes open, falling asleep while watching a favorite TV show and even dozing off behind the wheel are all signs of serious fatigue that need to be addressed before injuries result.¹Smolensky M; Milia L; Ohayon M; Philip P. ‘Sleep disorders, medical conditions, and road accident risk.’ https://www.academia.edu/14993220/Sleep_disorders_medical_conditions_and_road_accident_risk

To combat these symptoms, be sure to get at least eight hours of sleep every night. If the symptoms persist make an appointment with a doctor as sleep apnea could be the cause of such extreme tiredness.