The mechanism
tired but wired, explained
The mechanism
The mechanism
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Tired but wired. Here's what's actually happening.
Stress chemistry outlasts the stressful thing. The meeting ended hours ago. The adrenaline didn't get the memo.
So your body arrives at bedtime ready to sprint, holding energy it was never allowed to spend.
Spend it on purpose. A walk, a shower, slow breathing that's longer on the exhale. Discharge first. Then rest has somewhere to land.