Stressed and Exhausted: Which Recovery Type Are You?

Only when you know what makes you feel drained can proper recovery succeed. An expert has now revealed what types of relaxation there are and what is important.

Do you think you know what is currently stressing and draining you? Do you also know what type of recreation you are? I didn’t know for a long time. And I suspect that many feel like this: You rest and feel still not relaxed. How can that be? According to one expert, it may be because there are different types of recovery. Means: In some phases of exhaustion certain things promote our recovery more. So let’s find out what’s contributing to your exhaustion to see how you can recover more effectively in the future.

I realized something is wrong with me…

A few months ago I felt like throwing my phone out of the window from one day to the next. I withdrew and only made appointments with friends for a maximum of two hours – longer meetings overwhelmed me. When I got home in the evening, I had to shut down before I could sleep. Sometimes I didn’t answer WhatsApp messages for weeks and I also ignored Instagram without any problems. I realized that something wasn’t right. Today I know I had what is called social exhaustion. This is just one of seven different areas of exhaustion.

In an interview with the Time explains the American internist and author Dr. Saundra Dalton Smithhow the Distinguish areas of exhaustion and most importantly how we can apply the seven different types of recovery. She believes that it’s not just about “relaxing on vacation or on the couch, but about targeting the level where we have a recovery deficit.” Based on her research and her patient interviews, she realized that Symptoms of exhaustion often have the same structure are.

The 7 recovery types:

Dalton-Smith states that there are seven types of recovery. The physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, sensory and creative recreation. According to the expert, in each of these areas you can be exhausted and need a certain type of rest.

1. The physical recovery type

Neck, back or headaches, for example, can indicate a physical recovery deficit. Anyone who has an office job and sits for many hours a day will know the feeling of being exhausted and drained after work feeling, but actually not having moved much. In that case it says: work out! Sports and exercise are good for you. However, if you have a job that requires you to do a lot of physical work, you should sleep a lot and not overexert yourself after work. long showers, Bathtub sessions or sauna sessions can have a relaxing effect in this case.

2. The social recreation type

In my case, I was surrounded by too for a while many people who wanted too much from me. I had to reduce that. I was more attracted to the girlfriends who I was myself with, who weren’t demanding and who genuinely listened to me. Where I could let myself go. Now I know exactly who the time together like recreationfeels. Whether friends or family – so social recreation is often time with loved ones to spend.

3. The sensory recovery type

Sensory overstimulation occurs when more sensory stimuli are received than the brain can process. For example, smells, sounds, images, feelings, thoughts, or movements can trigger sensory fatigue. Many parents know this. If there is suddenly a baby in the house or the family even has several children, it is often noisy and wild at home. Even in some professions, several Overwhelm sensory stimuli and be a stress factor. For example in the open-plan office. To spontaneous Avoid outbursts of anger or irritation, it is advisable to wear earplugs, for example, if you work in a loud background noise and feel overwhelmed. Regular screen breaks or in general Digital downtime is the be-all and end-all of sensory recovery.

4. The emotional recovery type

For example, who in Everyday work under high pressure stands, always disguised, every day friendly and adjusted must be, could be at some point on the emotional level exhausted feel. In that case, a walk with your best friend or partner can do you good. The important thing is to open up and talk about the things that move you. Just let everything out. A diary in which you write down your feelings can also be helpful.

5. The mental recovery type

Whether sleep disorders, forgetfulness or a noticeable lack of concentration – from one mental exhaustion can you relax! The systemic coach, memory trainer and author Lena Wittneben advocates Music to mentally recover. Her tip: put together 10 favorite hits and listen to them regularly. In addition, according to Dalton-Smith Sport can be very helpful to clear your head. So what are you waiting for? Get your running shoes on!

6. The spiritual recreation type

Since the pandemic many people question their job or their everyday life. Some find they are looking for more meaning in life are. The question after that is also one type of recreation, says Dalton Smith. Religion or a denomination could be helpful with this kind of stress. Whereby it is not just faith that changes something, but also social commitment such as voluntary work can give strength.

7. The creative recreation type

For some, an evening at the theater or a visit to a museum is relaxing. Others long to listen to music or a podcast, and still others pick up brushes and start painting to wind down. But not only cultural activities can create creative relaxation, but also time in nature such as a long walk in the forest, on the beach or in the mountains provides a balance.

Conclusion: Next time we’ve slept late and still don’t feel rested, we should listen deep within us. What gives us strength? Maybe a concert, a long walk with friends or a documentary for intellectual stimulation is better for us. The expert says that it is particularly important to “consciously plan how to use your time for rest and relaxation”.

I will be intense in the future a good balance regard. From calm and serenity to tension and exertion – I will find the golden mean for me.

Sources used: zeit.de, hrtoday.ch, utopia.de, capital.de

Bridget

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