Note to self.
Even though you may feel like you can stay up all day, do a few chores, go visiting and generally act like everything’s normal, don’t!
Sunday was such a good day. I didn’t need to lie down once! That was my mistake. On Monday morning I woke up late with a dull head that felt almost bruised, although there were no external signs that this was the case.
Fatigue has hit hard again. I have assigned a story to this fuzzy headed lethargy. As the remnants hanging around in my hair follicles actively disengage, other well-intentioned elements are going into battle to stop it from happening, defending the indefensible.
Imagining such a scenario is far more interesting than accepting that I overstepped the mark by thinking I could get away with not resting with my eyes closed a few times a day. No prizes for guessing what’s next on my list of things to do today.
One of my biggest learnings, fairly early on in a decade of illness, was, “Just because I can, doesn’t mean I should.” Of course, I needed to learn it over and over. And again. And occasionally now, a brief reminder is necessary. Nap and rest whenever possible. ❤
Schlaff Suisse. (Sleep sweet)
Don’t worry, you will slowly learn what not to do, or that if you insist on doing somethings you must allow 2days in your life to do it. 1 day to do whatever and 1 day to recover! At some point it will probably be ok. Patience. I think it is best to channel Eyore at certain points!