Indeed, one of the main features of depression is low energy. Those who do not exercise may become overweight. The burden of excess fat may be make everyday activities and exercise seem more burdensome, making exercise less likely. Coffee One way many try to cope with feelings of low energy is to use caffeine. The use of caffeine and ephedra to boost energy may worsen feelings of stress, and increase tiredness due to elevation of metabolism and muscle tension.
Caffeine also reduces the quality of sleep.
Even in those who say that coffee does not affect their sleep, measurements of brain activity during sleep in sleep laboratories show that caffeine impairs the restorative function of sleep. Good sleep means at least 8 hours. Most people discover that if they can kick the caffeine habit, they will have more energy, less perceived stress, and more energy. Nutrition Nutrition is also a key to high energy. In animal studies, diets with high calorie density are associated with reduced activity and increased sleep.