The fight against burnout...a vent

Lately I'm struggling with burnout. It's taking more to keep positive and I'm

having a hard time keeping myself motivated. I find myself procrastinating to get

things done and have been using food (chocolate) to cope with pain. My fatigue

level has skyrocketed. I still manage to get daily exercise but it is not giving me my

boost of energy. Right now I feel as though my illnesses are ganging up on me and

they are winning. I'm taking one day at a time and continue to do my deep breathing

and meditation...I'm exhausted and hope this will turn around soon!!!!

Hugs, Robin

Robin,

Don't give up. Keep up with your breathing and meditation. It really helps even if it doesn't seem like it at the time. With the meditation, you become centered and can counteract the pain with the power of the mind, and the mind and body connection. You can do this. I am right here behind you. You will beat the pain and fatigue.

Hugs, Karen

Oh Robin, I am sorry you've hit a rough patch.    It is so depressing to see a thousand things that you want to do and not have the energy or muscles to do them!  Before fibro, if I felt blah and tired, getting going and pushing myself physically GAVE me more energy.  Now, when I've done a lot (for me) and feel that surge of "power," it usually means I've overdone it and I'm really going to pay with increased pain very soon.  (Or, it just makes me tireder right away.)  Sometimes it seems we just can't win with this stupid disorder....

Debbie      

Post Edited (Acheybody) : 9/5/2010 3:00:42 PM (GMT-6)

(((((Robin)))))
Sometimes it is so hard to rest and pace ourselves when we need to and when there are so many fun and interesting things we would rather be doing. It would be easier if it were a temporary thing like a sprained ankle or something. The fact that this is permanent is the hardest for me.

Have you tried the Snickers dark chocolate? mmmmm yum.

Sue

Robin,
So sorry you are at the point you are. I have been there before and right not it's almost 4am and I have not been to bed because of the pain. Chocolate for me seems to help too( as I polish off a pan of brownies ) Hang in there, you know the drill, do what you can to get some relief. It will pass and you will get a break, however , large or small it will be, you will be thankful for it.

I will keep you in my prayersand send gentle hugs your way. As far as your "venting".... If I did not have all of you here to vent to and to be able to just say "life sucks today and I don't feel good" I don't know what I would do. We all need a understanding shoulder to vent to.

Hugs and feel better
Stephani

Hi Robin,

I completely understand what you're going through, and I know how frustrating it can be. Exhaustion is a key element in a lot of elevated symptoms, but when you're in pain, it can be hard to sleep...etc. etc. etc.

If you don't already have one, you might want to invest in a sound machine for your bedroom. I have one that has 10 different sounds like running water, ocean waves, thunder, etc. It can really help to have that to listen to, to drown out any other thoughts, so you can sleep. You can also download free MP3s of relaxation music, deep alpha wave recordings, nature sounds, etc. which are specially designed for you to go to sleep to. It might be worth looking into.

Gentle hugs!
Pam