If your body feels exhausted but your mind keeps racing the moment you lie down, you’re not imagining it. What doesn’t help is being told to “just relax” or stop thinking about things.

If your energy swings from motivated to exhausted within the same day, you’re not imagining it. What doesn’t help is assuming you’re just not disciplined enough or that you simply need more coffee.

If losing weight feels harder than it used to—despite trying different diets—you’re not imagining it. What doesn’t help is being told to simply eat less, push harder, or rely on willpower alone.