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title: "Modern life silently drains our energy!"
description: "Modern life silently drains our energy!"
url: https://uha.com.tr/modern-life-silently-drains-our-energy
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last_updated: 2026-10-26
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# Modern life silently drains our energy!

## Bilgi

| Özellik | Değer |
|---------|-------|
| **Kategori** | saglik |
| **Yayın Tarihi** | 2026-10-26 |
| **Güncelleme** | 2026-10-26 |
| **Kaynak** | [Üsküdar Haber Ajansı](https://uha.com.tr/modern-life-silently-drains-our-energy) |

## Özet

Experts state that chronic fatigue is not a temporary complaint and cannot be explained by physical exertion alone.

## İçerik

Dr. Selçuk Gündoğar stated that stress, mental burden, sleep irregularities, and nutritional errors can negatively affect energy levels. He said, “Normal fatigue usually recovers with rest. Chronic fatigue, however, persists for a long time, does not sufficiently pass with rest, and can disrupt daily life and work performance.” Dr. Gündoğar drew attention to the importance of examining lifestyle factors in addition to blood tests during the diagnostic process and reminded that regulating the biological clock, balanced nutrition, adequate water intake, physical activity, and quality sleep are crucial for preserving energy. Dr. Gündoğar also warned that unconscious use of vitamin and mineral supplements can carry serious health risks.

Dr. Selçuk Gündoğar, Internal Medicine Specialist at Üsküdar University NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, made statements about why we constantly feel tired and how we can cope with this situation in daily life.

**Chronic fatigue can be a harbinger of physical and mental problems!**

Stating that the feeling of constant fatigue is not merely a temporary complaint, Dr. Selçuk Gündoğar said, “It is a clinical warning arising from a combination of both physical and mental factors.”

Dr. Gündoğar stated that from a physical perspective, sleep irregularities, nutritional errors, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and chronic diseases can deplete our energy. He added, “From a mental perspective; stress, anxiety, depression, and mental exhaustion weaken motivation and impair focus.”

**Mental burdens and stress are new energy-depleting factors! **

Pointing out that we do less physical work than before, Dr. Gündoğar said, “We don't dig soil, walk for miles, or carry heavy loads. But when we come home in the evening, we feel as if we’ve run a marathon. We sleep for eight hours and wake up, yet we’re tired again in the morning. We rest on the weekend, and on Monday, we're tired again.”

Noting that this paradox shows us that fatigue can no longer be explained solely by physical exertion, Dr. Gündoğar stated:

“In modern life, mental burdens, stress, long hours spent in front of screens, and physical inactivity have become new factors that deplete our energy. And in fact, what depletes our body's energy is sometimes not our muscles, but the open tabs in our minds. Think of it like a computer; if you try to type while 50 tabs are open in the background, the computer slows down, heats up, and its battery quickly runs out. The human mind is similar. Constantly open thought tabs deplete our mental energy.”

**Medical evaluation is required for fatigue lasting longer than two weeks! **

Addressing the distinction between normal fatigue and chronic fatigue requiring medical intervention, Dr. Selçuk Gündoğar said, “Normal fatigue mostly stems from sleep irregularities, intense work pace, or temporary nutritional errors and usually recovers with rest. Chronic fatigue, however, persists for a long time, does not sufficiently pass with rest, and can disrupt daily life and work performance. Mental fogginess, sleep disturbances, muscle and joint pains, and distraction may accompany the picture. In this situation, merely saying ‘I need to rest a bit more’ is not enough; medical evaluation is necessary.”

Dr. Gündoğar noted that some diseases might underlie chronic fatigue. He stated, “Among the most common causes we encounter are; iron deficiency anemia, B12 and D vitamin deficiencies, thyroid diseases, insulin resistance and diabetes, sleep apnea, depression, and anxiety. In some cases, more serious diseases may also need to be investigated. Especially if there is a complaint of fatigue lasting longer than two weeks and not subsiding despite rest, a medical evaluation must be performed.”

**Blood tests alone are not enough to find the cause of fatigue!**

nDr. Gündoğar stated that the diagnostic process for a patient presenting with fatigue is carried out systematically and comprehensively. He said, “The first step involves a detailed anamnesis, systemic examination, and blood tests. Specifically, a complete blood count, iron, ferritin, B12, folic acid, D vitamin, thyroid hormones, blood sugar and insulin levels, liver and kidney functions, electrolyte, mineral levels, and also CRP and sedimentation values that may suggest hidden inflammation are examined. Of course, these tests can be further detailed according to the patient's condition.”

Dr. Gündoğar explained, “It is necessary to evaluate lifestyle factors that determine our energy levels together. Because our daily energy is not determined by just one thing; nutrition, water, sleep, physical activity, stress management, and daylight work as a whole.”

**To manage energy, the biological clock must be set correctly!**

Sharing tips on how we can manage our energy, Dr. Selçuk Gündoğar said, “Starting the day with daylight in the morning helps adjust our biological clock, our circadian rhythm. In the evening, in a dark environment, our melatonin secretion increases, and our body prepares for sleep. In nutrition, not only how much we eat but also what we eat is important. Sugar, white bread, pastries, and other simple carbohydrates can rapidly raise and then rapidly lower blood sugar. This can lead to energy fluctuations and a desire to eat again throughout the day. Additionally, drinking enough water, regular physical activity, and quality sleep support this system.”

**The way to boost energy is through healthy habits, not indiscriminately used pills! **

Underlining that energy is not something gained solely through coffee or eating more, Dr. Gündoğar concluded his remarks as follows:

“Energy is a daily balance we create by correctly setting our biological clock, eating properly, being physically active, drinking enough water, sleeping well, and managing stress.

However, there is a common mistake made in the modern age. We believe we can gain energy with products containing vitamins and food supplements instead of these fundamental habits. Using supplements based on information read online or social media recommendations is one of the most common mistakes. The idea of ‘the more I take, the healthier I will be’ is one of the significant misconceptions of our era.

Unconscious use of vitamins and minerals carries serious risks. High doses of iron, vitamin A, and vitamin D can lead to toxicity, impairing liver, kidney, and heart functions. Deficiencies should be confirmed by medical evaluation whenever possible and supplemented accordingly. The way to boost energy is primarily through disciplined and healthy habits, not indiscriminately used pills. Preserving energy is preserving health. And preserving health is preserving the strength of society.”

## Akademik Referans

DOI: [https://doi.org/10.32739/uha.id.94418](https://doi.org/10.32739/uha.id.94418)

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