Q To get through the day, I rely on coffee in the daytime and alcohol at night. Does this make burnout worse?
A Caffeine only masks exhaustion temporarily, and alcohol makes sleep shallow and hinders recovery. Both increase fatigue the next day and create a vicious cycle, so cutting back on afternoon caffeine and pre-sleep alcohol is a good starting point for recovery.
Detailed Answer
Excess caffeine and alcohol are major factors that worsen the sleep problems and fatigue of burnout. Caffeine provides temporary alertness but doesn't replenish underlying energy, and alcohol may seem to help you fall asleep but actually lowers sleep quality, leaving you more exhausted the next day. Simply cutting back on both can change the foundation for recovery.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Treatment at Dongjedang aims to turn a body that has been running on stimulants into one that generates its own energy. By restoring diminished digestive strength and energy and cooling excess heat to bring back deep sleep, you gain the strength to get through the day without relying on coffee and alcohol.
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