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What is Post Covid-19 Fatigue?
wp:paragraph If you have ever tested positive for Covid-19 and you have found yourself feeling a lot more tired than normal afterwards, you are not alone. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph One of the many side effects of a Covid-19 infection, that has been known to affect many people is extreme fatigue. And unlike normal fatigue or daytime tiredness, this does not necessarily get better with lots of rest and can inhibit your day-to-day activities. As frustrating as this may seem, this is part of the body’s immune response to the virus for many people. Rest assured, it will get better, but it will take some time and it won’t happen overnight. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Here are a few tips to help you deal with the effects of post Covid-19 fatigue: /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Pace yourself: It will take some time for your energy levels to return to what they were before you were sick. Listen to your body and adjust your return to normal activities based on your energy level and take a break if you need to. Try to prioritize things based on what you can and cannot do. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Gradually return to physical activity: You may not necessarily be able to run a marathon or participate in sports if you are dealing with Covid fatigue. If you live a physically active lifestyle, you will need to take your time to ease back into exercise, doing so too quickly could make it worse and prolong your recovery. Start with shorter walks and work up from there. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Get lots of sleep: Although you may already be sleeping more than you normally do, this will help your body to conserve energy and will enable you to take it slow with your recovery. Sticking to a solid and consistent bedtime routine will help with this. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Maintain a healthy diet: Although this may be difficult if you are dealing with a loss of taste and smell, nourishing your body with the proper vitamins and nutrients will be important in the healing process. Make sure you fuel your body with lots of healthy foods to aid with your recovery. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Contact us for more information. /wp:paragraph
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Insomnia and Pandemic Stress
wp:paragraph Do you find yourself experiencing insomnia more than ever these days? /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph With the recent rise in Covid-19 cases thanks to the new Omicron variant, this is extremely common. A lot has recently changed with respect to gatherings, travel, work from home orders, and more, and many people are experiencing stress and not sleeping well as a result. Whether you are back to working remotely, limiting gathering with others, or if you are one of the unlucky ones that have had to deal with isolation or a positive test result, it is very common for sleep to be affected by all the uncertainty in the world right now. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph If you are experiencing insomnia because of all of this, you are not alone. Here are a few tips to help insomnia related to pandemic stress. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Limit technology and media consumption /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph As tempting as it can be, try to avoid the overuse of your electronic devices including phones and tablets. Furthermore, be careful as to how much of the news you watch or read, especially news that is related to the pandemic as this can cause a lot of unnecessary anxiety, which in turn can affect your sleep. If you absolutely must keep up with the news, try reading only a few articles with relevant information or limit your news watching to 30 minutes so you don’t feel anxious and overwhelmed. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Get moving /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Exercise can be extremely beneficial for helping to combat stress related to the pandemic. While some options may be limited thanks to the cold outdoor temperatures, some of the simpler exercises such as going on a walk or doing a short yoga routine at home can help with this. Exercise helps to release endorphins which are beneficial to your body when it is time to go to sleep. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph Stick to a routine /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph For many people, stress tends to escalate when any sort of routine you have is thrown off. Routines tend to help us maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle and to feel a sense of normalcy. This is especially true when it comes to routines that coincide with sleep. Make sure you stick to a good bedtime routine at night, which includes going to bed and waking up at the same time each day (or as close to the same time as possible). /wp:paragraph
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