Ever get so mentally tired that your muscles hurt?

[sciencewhiz]

Over the past week, I've been working 8-5:30 at my normal job, and then doing volunteer work on computers from 7 until at least 11. Both take a lot of mental work, but very little physical work. I've been averaging 6 hours of sleep a night, too. However, I'm at the point where my legs ache.

Now, last year at school, I went one week averaging 3 hours of sleep. However, I felt a lot better then, then I do now? Is it because I'm under more pressure? At school, I only affected my self, now at work, and my volunteer stuff, I'm part of a team.

Anyone have any experience with this?

 

[spidey07]

Most folks need at least 8 hours of sleep.

physical pain being one of the symptoms of lack of sleep.

 

[DT4K]

Sitting all day long could also cause your legs to ache. Take breaks at least once every hour or two and walk around a little.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: Shanti
Sitting all day long could also cause your legs to ache. Take breaks at least once every hour or two and walk around a little.

yea thats probably why your legs ache

 

[new2AMD]

been there...felt like I ran a couple miles for the next few days. Legs got all tight.

 

[sciencewhiz]

Originally posted by: Shanti
Sitting all day long could also cause your legs to ache. Take breaks at least once every hour or two and walk around a little.

I do, at least once an hour, often much more often.