The word "fatigue" is familiar to many. A person constantly lives in a cycle: work - fatigue - rest. It is impossible to constantly be in good shape, the resources of our body are not infinite, so the moment comes when we, according to certain signs, understand that it is time to relax.
Signs of fatigue
Before you know how this condition manifests itself, you need to decide what it means. Fatigue is the experiencing of a feeling of fatigue in any type of activity (mental work or physical).
When a person gets tired, the productivity of his intellectual activity decreases, that is, the mental processes are no longer working at the same pace and quality as during the beginning of work. Signs of fatigue are manifested in the following:
- decreased attention span;
- wording of wrong judgments or conclusions;
- distorted analysis of information;
- deterioration in the quality of the memorization process, and so on.
Physical fatigue is characterized by a violation of the basic functions of the muscles, a decrease in the speed of reactions and movements, and their strength.
A state of loss of strength and a decrease in mental activity can occur not only due to prolonged activity. It also arises due to past illnesses, improperly organized labor, when a person is affected by noise, vibration, cold. In this case, it is difficult for a person to do his job, so fatigue appears.
Physical fatigue
When a person works for a long time and monotonously, and his work requires constant muscle tension or work does not bring pleasure, physical fatigue arises.
This state cannot be confused with anything, as the body's strength is running out. A person with physical fatigue, even if he wants to do something quickly, he does not succeed. Such fatigue can also occur as a result of heavy sports loads, so you need to engage in sports without fanaticism. If you do not allow the body to rest, overwork may occur. It is already defined as a pathological condition that entails a violation of the functionality of the central nervous system.
Since fatigue is an experience, a person cannot help but realize what is happening to him. In the case of a decrease in the coordination of the muscles, violation of their rhythm, intensity, and speed, it is urgent to take measures to normalize their condition. After all, not everyone knows what tiredness can turn into.
Consequences of fatigue
Fatigue is not a pathology yet, but a condition bordering on the disease. With prolonged stress, the absence of a daily regimen, and overstrain, a disease such as overwork occurs. Many people know this word, but not everyone understands the destructive effect of this condition on the body. Overfatigue at the physiological level means a process in which the excitation and inhibition of the nervous system are not balanced, their ratio is disturbed at the level of formation in the cerebral cortex. This phenomenon is very similar to the onset of neurosis.
The developing chronic disease due to fatigue affects the work of not only individual elements of the nervous system. It can significantly reduce immunity and affect the functioning of internal organs. How does this happen?
When a person is in a state of chronic overwork, the body perceives the situation as a strong effect of a stressor. In this case, he defends himself by actively working the front lobe of the adrenal glands and their cortex. That is, certain hormones are secreted more than necessary. This causes a malfunction in the hormonal sphere of a person. This condition leads to an increase in the speed and volume of the main metabolism and a violation of carbohydrate metabolism. Pathological processes in the metabolism of carbohydrates lower blood sugar, disrupt oxidation in the cells, which causes a sharp decrease in vitamin C.
Muscular system productivity with physical fatigue
Excessive load on the muscles, as well as insufficient rest lead to a violation of the physical functions of the body. Often a person does not even notice what is happening to him. If you notice that:
- actions that used to work out well now work out with difficulty;
- no desire to do physical work;
- there was a rapid heartbeat, sweating, shortness of breath;
- muscle pain, muscle fatigue;
- poor coordination during exercise - you are caught on the hook of fatigue.
Ways to restore strength
Fatigue is a process that can be adjusted by following some rules.
- Stick to your daily routine.
- Alternate physical and mental stress.
- Intense loads can only be tolerated on a prepared body.
- Exclude physical activity associated with overstrain after a disease.
Massage, change of type of activity, good sleep and rest, proper nutrition, as well as some medications will help you recover.