“Stress hit, and exhaustion forced me to rest”

Experiences

I had to write down my story because I know I’m definitely not alone in this. Every morning, I forced myself out of bed, feeling the heavy weight of exhaustion and stress on my shoulders. The constant work routine and stress from the past few months had finally taken their toll. One morning, I just couldn’t do it anymore. I went on extended sick leave. Slowly, I started to feel better, and my strength began to return. I made a decision: this couldn’t happen again. A friend recommended a wellness app based on genetic information, and I decided to give it a try. He said it had helped him.

I ordered a genetic test from the Finnish company Evogenom. The sample kit arrived quickly. Just a drop of saliva and the box was on its way. While waiting, I downloaded the app to my phone. Soon, a massive package of information about me and my traits, along with personalized instructions, popped up. The results revealed some genetic traits related to my stress tolerance and energy levels. I discovered I have a tendency to react strongly to stress. I also realized my circadian rhythm was completely off. Same with my nutrition.

I started applying the test results and recommendations in practice. I adopted a sleep schedule that suited me, and I also adjusted my diet and other sleep habits to get more energy and improve my sleep quality.

After a couple of months, I noticed a big difference in my energy levels and stress. I returned to work, and although the job was still challenging, I felt more energetic and my stress levels had clearly decreased. I was able to focus better and found a new kind of balance in my daily life.

Managing stress based on genetic insights helped me understand my body and how I react to stress much better. It wasn’t a magic fix, but it gave me tools and awareness that helped me find a better balance between work and wellbeing.

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