On average, 10 to 25% of people complain of being constantly tired during their consultation with the general practitioner, estimates Health Insurance. We are talking about mental and physical fatigue in case of lack of energy, exhaustion, weakness, intellectual inefficiency… The problem: fatigue hindrance considerably daily life (professional and personal).
In question ? Very often the stress sparked by our increasingly connected modern lifestyle, the mental load which weighs on individuals and lack of sleep.
Indeed, at present, one in three French people are a bad sleeper. It is even said that in 50 years, we have lost 1h30 of sleep, according to the Public Health France barometer.
“ The problem is that the French don’t take the time to take care of their sleep. They think it’s secondary. Then, when they experience sleep problems, they are overwhelmed. They try anything and everything, and follow advice they see on TV or on social media. However, each sleep disorder is unique, each person is unique, therefore each treatment must be unique “, estimated Caroline Joutotte, psychotherapist And specialist in sleep disorders, author of Hidden causes of sleep disorders and insomnia (ed. Veronne).
However, contrary to what most of you think, sleeping is not enough to overcome fatigue and regain vitality. There would actually be three essential types of rest.
Physical, digestive and mental rest are three essential types of rest
“ Alone the three hygienist rests allow the recharge of vitalityexplains the psychotherapist. Firstly, it concerns physical rest : when you are lying down and sleeping “.
She reminds us that sleeping is used to sort through your hard drive to be as efficient as possible and start a new day. Sleep is also the most accomplished form of rest. It allows the body to recover, whether physically or mentally. It plays a role in concentration and intellectual performance, but also in health. Lack of sleep promotes excess weight, depressive symptoms, hypertension or the risk of infection.
If physical rest is essential for your PHYSICAL health, it is not the only thing that is essential to be fulfilled and full of vitality.
“ In a second time, mental restin silence and without agitation, is just as essential », Supports Caroline Jouttote. You access it during sleep, but you can also use it during the day, by allowing yourself moments of solitude, to do nothing, meditate or carry out a pleasant task that does not require thinking. This type of rest is essential for mental health and morale and also allows you to take a step back from certain situations, while regulating stress.
“ And thirdly, we talk about physiological or digestive rest. It is also accessible during sleep, but also with the young “. You just need to give your digestive system a break from time to time, after overeating or vacations. It is essential to prevent fatigue, digestive ailments and low morale.
