What role does stress play?
Stress is very common and plays a role in the development of many symptoms. For example, stress can cause a lack of sleep or sleep disturbances, which in turn leads to long-lasting tiredness. Dizziness can also be an expression of insomnia and can be accompanying.
However, it is also possible that already existing symptoms lead to stress, which in turn increases the symptoms themselves. In all cases, an attempt should be made to reduce the stress level. Relaxation exercises, for example, can also help to reduce stress.
Patients with a sleep disorder often suffer from tiredness and dizziness the next day. In addition to difficulties in falling asleep and sleeping through the night, which the patient himself clearly notices, other patients suffer from so-called sleep apnea, in which breathing stops briefly at regular intervals during sleep without the patient waking up. Due to the insufficient oxygen supply during sleep, those affected often feel very tired and exhausted during the day or have to struggle with circulatory problems such as dizziness.
What role does the psyche play?
The psyche may play a major role in the symptoms of dizziness and fatigue. In many cases it is at least part of the underlying cause, not least because the symptoms themselves are a psychological burden. Dizziness and fatigue are common symptoms of anxiety disorders or depression.
However, other psychological burdens, such as stress or the processing of a traumatic event, can also be expressed through them. Another important role is played by the perception, acceptance and processing of psychological stress. In relatively many cases, a so-called anaemia is behind a persistent tiredness with accompanying dizziness.The haemoglobin, which is responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood, is reduced here, so that in addition to dizziness and fatigue, signs such as paleness or headaches can occur (see: Symptoms of anaemia).
Anemia can develop due to iron deficiency, for example. For example, young women with heavy periods are often affected, who lose large amounts of blood with each menstrual period. The symptoms are similar when blood pressure is too low (hypotension), which in turn can have various causes.
In addition to hypothyroidism, there are also cardiac insufficiency and anaemia. The hypothyroidism itself causes symptoms such as dizziness, tiredness and headaches. However, the hormone deficiency can be remedied relatively easily with tablets.
An insufficiently balanced diet can also be responsible for the symptoms. This can lead to a lack of vitamins and nutrients. Iron deficiency in particular should be mentioned here, which can lead to the development of anemia. But even if the calorie intake is below the energy consumption due to stress or dieting, circulatory problems such as dizziness or tiredness can easily occur. You should also make sure that you drink a sufficient amount of fluids (at least 2l per day, during physical activity or significantly more in summer), otherwise a lack of fluids can lead to circulatory problems or even ultimately to circulatory collapse.
