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Down in the commments [1], OP has said they had COVID earlier this year. There's a strong possibility that the symptom OP is experiencing is "brain fog" due to

Down in the commments [1], OP has said they had COVID earlier this year. There's a strong possibility that the symptom OP is experiencing is "brain fog" due to post-viral syndrome. As a PSA: People are recommending exercise in the comments. If you are experiencing symptoms like OP's, do not start vigorous exercise unless you're sure that post-viral syndrome is not the cause. If you have post-viral syndrome, return to exercise needs to be slow (months) and graded. If you overdo it you are at risk of "post-exertional malaise". I've been dealing with these problems since early last year and it has had a profound impact on my life and work. If you're experiencing symptoms like OP describes after COVID, talk to a doctor. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31282305 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31282305

kossTKR 4y ago
I suffer from Post Exertional Malaise but from before Covid. Though Covid has made it worse. Really a horrible predicament because the more you try, the more you get punished. Currently thinking about taking a break from running and lifting which is incredibly hard because well, i'm a white collar worker that's already too sedentary. If you or others have tips to get out of the cycle of crashes please share your tips or sources!
- albinowax_ 4y ago
  This might not be relevant to you, but a lot of runners/cyclists exercise at 'tempo' - an intensity higher than necessary which mostly generates more fatigue without much benefit. So, if you need to drop the pace/intensity of your running to recover better, it's probably still worthwhile. More info here: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/zone-2-training-for-endurance-athletes/ https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/zone-2-training-for-endur...
  - kossTKR 4y ago
    Thanks for the input, intersting article! This might actually be a worthwhile first step in recovery as i run at quite a fast pace naturally and after covid i often hit a hr of 180bpm as a 30 something year old - maybe i should only walk jog for now.
    - bigDinosaur 4y ago
      As far as I am aware, the only way you can exercise with several issues (CFS, POTS) is to exercise at a level below what triggers relapses, and to very gradually increase the amount one does over a period of years.
dehrmann 4y ago
Isolation can also cause some of these symptoms.

kossTKR 4y ago

I suffer from Post Exertional Malaise but from before Covid. Though Covid has made it worse. Really a horrible predicament because the more you try, the more you get punished. Currently thinking about taking a break from running and lifting which is incredibly hard because well, i'm a white collar worker that's already too sedentary. If you or others have tips to get out of the cycle of crashes please share your tips or sources!

albinowax_ 4y ago
This might not be relevant to you, but a lot of runners/cyclists exercise at 'tempo' - an intensity higher than necessary which mostly generates more fatigue without much benefit. So, if you need to drop the pace/intensity of your running to recover better, it's probably still worthwhile. More info here: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/zone-2-training-for-endurance-athletes/ https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/zone-2-training-for-endur...
- kossTKR 4y ago
  Thanks for the input, intersting article! This might actually be a worthwhile first step in recovery as i run at quite a fast pace naturally and after covid i often hit a hr of 180bpm as a 30 something year old - maybe i should only walk jog for now.
  - bigDinosaur 4y ago
    As far as I am aware, the only way you can exercise with several issues (CFS, POTS) is to exercise at a level below what triggers relapses, and to very gradually increase the amount one does over a period of years.

dehrmann 4y ago

Isolation can also cause some of these symptoms.