‘Extreme WFH fatigue and dizziness’: Is work from home harming health? Engineer’s viral post raises concern

Work from home has changed the way India’s tech industry works. For many employees, remote jobs have brought comfort, flexibility, and freedom from daily office travel. But at the same time, more professionals are now speaking openly about the hidden problems that can come with spending long hours working alone from home.A recent Reddit post by a software engineer has now gone viral after the user shared how working remotely has started affecting both health and productivity. The post has especially connected with people in the tech community, with many users saying they have faced similar struggles while adjusting to a work-from-home lifestyle.Shared on the r/developersIndia forum, the post talks about constant tiredness, dizziness, low focus, and the feeling of slowly losing interest in work despite following a routine.The engineer explained that this was their first proper experience with remote work and admitted that the setup has become difficult to manage over the past few months.“I'm looking for some advice because my current WFH setup (my first WFH experience from the last 4 months),” the user wrote. “Feels like it's taking a serious toll on my health and productivity. I'm starting to wonder if I'm just doing my routine wrong, or if WFH simply isn't for me.”According to the post, the engineer has been working from home for the last two months and usually starts the day around 9:30 am before attending a standup meeting at 10:30 am. However, despite getting eight to nine hours of sleep, the user said they still wake up feeling groggy and mentally tired.One of the biggest concerns mentioned in the post was the engineer’s work environment at home.“My room has absolutely no windows due to a shared wall with the neighbour. Just a door. I get zero natural sunlight during the day.”The user said that spending the entire day in such a setup may be affecting energy levels, concentration, and overall mood during work hours.The engineer also spoke about how daily coding work has changed because of AI tools like Claude and Cursor.“Because the AI handles a lot, I'm missing that feeling of 'intense' development,” the user explained. “We only really get on calls if someone is stuck. Even when I try to upskill, I get bored after a couple of lectures.”Apart from the physical tiredness, the engineer also highlighted the emotional side of remote work.Despite being “a naturally social person,” the user said the lack of face-to-face interaction has added to the fatigue and lack of motivation during the day.The engineer added that they recently started going to the gym to improve the situation, but the dizziness and low focus still continue.Towards the end of the post, the user wondered whether staying indoors without sunlight for long hours could be linked to Vitamin D or iron deficiency.“Has anyone else dealt with this kind of extreme WFH fatigue and dizziness? Should I bite the bullet and consult a general physician?” they asked.The post quickly gained traction online, with several users sharing advice and their own experiences in the comments section.Many social media users said that work from home itself may not be the issue, but factors like poor routine, lack of movement, and isolation may be affecting people over time.“WEH is actually an energy saver, bro. No commute is such a plus point,” one user commented. “Join a gym if u can and keep a check on your diet and vitamin level. See if you can change your room to something with a window and sunlight.”Another user wrote, “I really want WFH, I really want to move to my hometown.”The discussion has now sparked wider conversations online around remote work, mental well-being, and how different work setups can affect employees in very different ways.Disclaimer: This article is based on a user-generated post shared on a public online forum and reflects individual experiences and opinions. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical or professional advice.Images: Canva (for representative purposes only)