Re: Exhausted from last night and this am

[Guest guest]

>

> Maybe tired isn't the right word for me. Fatigued or exhausted would

> work better. Yesterday evening was so busy so was very exhausted from

> all I had to do. Today had to park on the far north side of my

> hospital's parking lot to get my lab done on the south end of the

> complex. Made a long exhausting walk for me.

>

> Since I am an avid book reader would love to just site and read all

> day. Can't since I have chores and other things to do. When my

husband

> is off he lays around and reads when he can but he isn't depressed

> either.

>

> Debbie J

>

[Guest guest]

Debbie (J),

I have that exhaustive fatigue too! What I am finding helps is my

calendar (I bought one of those bigger ones, not the little one I

used to love). I am not overscheduling my days any more. There are

weeks unfortunately where there is something every day, but I am

literally forcing myself to nap whenever possible so I have the

energy to do whatever that thing is. The housework? Well, it takes me

all week. So what? If someone comes over and doesn't like it, they

can shut up, pick up a broom and start working. I do what I can. I

have books next to my recliner and may only read a few pages, but I

do try to do that. I also crochet and always have something going

(keeping a log this year to catalog my finished projects).

Anyhow, I said all that to say this - you have GOT to take time for

yourself. Those chores will get done. You will help you a lot better

if you sit for 15-30 minutes and read or do whatever to calm

yourself. I have invested in a crockpot. Most of our meals now come

from it. My body won't let me spend hours in the kitchen any more so

I am learning to adapt. So far, no one is complaining about the meals

and in fact, coming back for seconds!

And have you checked with your doctor about a handicapped placard?

You get " rock star " parking!

((((Hugs to you))))

Darlene

> >

> > Maybe tired isn't the right word for me. Fatigued or exhausted

would

> > work better. Yesterday evening was so busy so was very exhausted

from

> > all I had to do. Today had to park on the far north side of my

> > hospital's parking lot to get my lab done on the south end of the

> > complex. Made a long exhausting walk for me.

> >

> > Since I am an avid book reader would love to just site and read

all

> > day. Can't since I have chores and other things to do. When my

> husband

> > is off he lays around and reads when he can but he isn't

depressed

> > either.

> >

> > Debbie J

> >

>