Fatigue

[irish]

I have suffered from fatigue much of my adult life and had to finally learn to give in and lie down. I wasn't much for watching TV years ago and can now(in my old age) dose off no matter what if I am tired.

Years ago I would get so tired I felt like I would pass out and the only way to recover was to lie down. I learned to keep an egg timer under the couch and when I would lie down I would set it for whatever amount of time I felt I needed. Sometimes it was 20 minutes and I would get up and go back to work. Much of the time I did not nap but the rest seemed to just make the biggest difference.

Since I have been home now I keep an egg timer and alarm clock on the end table and if I want to rest or nap I set one of them. If I don't set these I have on occasion been known to have no supper on the stove when hubby came in. Don't try to be a hero, rest a little here and there and life will be much better. Irish

[bob212]

I find that the mid afternoon nap or fifteen minute meditation gives me a new burst of energy and helps me make it through the day and into the evening.  But I am a believer that some exercise/yoga, etc. is a help.  Of course for me during a flare that is out of the question.  Sometimes you need to just rest.

[beverley]

You know the hardest thing I find is that I get exhausted - hit that wall - but then can't sleep!!! What's that about?

Beverley

[Nans]

Yeah, Beverley - I'm like that too.  My dh falls fast asleep just about as soon as his head hits the pillow and I just lie there wanting to do the same.  Sometimes I get so jealous of him for that!