OH THE HUMIDITY/EXHAUSTION/HOUSEWORK/MISC

i'm in st. louis and yesterday was unbelievably awful...the humidity was off the charts (my windows had condensation on the outside) and it rained a fair amount.  was exhausted most of the day, but couldn't nap, could never really get the edge off my pain; but it was kinda my stupid fault, as i failed to take my morning meds before i went to dierbergs.  lesson learned.  'nuff said.  i pushed myself to get what i could and was thankful that yesterday was my son's last day of summer; and he was a dream and unloaded the car for me.  i put the cold stuff away and left the rest on the counter for most of the day.  i try to let those things go, but i've always been a little bit of a nut about the appearance of my house...i stay home w/ the kids (9 and 13) and i feel obligated to live in a clean home.  i was proud of myself to let that stuff sit on the counter...that was a HUGE step for me...i'm one to almost always make my bed (maybe 3 days a year i don't), but am not an enabler, either.  i do make the kids help...my 13yr boy old took my "laundry 101" course this summer.  he's gotta learn sometime, right?  they are very helpful, and don't whine too much anymore; i guess they have realized it really won't get them anywhere.

i digress...today's weather is no better and i think it's not expected to get any better over the weekend.  i really wish i had a hot tub or the extra funds to get a regular massage.  this economy is killing us and while we live in a nice home in a nice neighborhood, it's getting tougher and tougher to live on one income.   my medical bills/meds and my daughter's medical bills/meds are really taking a toll; not to mention gas, food, etc.  i don't think i could hold down a part time job if i wanted to.  i do a lot of volunteer work @ both schools, am a girl scout leader and a carpool  mom.

how do i get out of this exhaustion?  i slept well last night; only woke up a few times (numbness from lying in same position for so long), but went right back to sleep.   my pm won't give me anything else for pain even tho my pain has worsened.  he seemed irritated w/ me last visit even tho i was the one who was kept waiting an hour to see him.  i don't even know why i had to come in, really.  he asked how my pain was, i said not very good and he basically said, too bad, i'm not changing anything.    i start pt soon; hopefully that'll help.

thanks for listening!

Hurting, it sure sounds like you are on the right road.  I live in Florida and summers are the worst for me because of the rain and humidity so I'm very easy on myself during this time.  If I really push myself, I pay for it big time!

 

I'm having a friend for dinner on Monday.  I went to the store today and bought what I needed.  I'm making a lasagna so I will make it on Sunday and bake it on Monday.  I can't do both cooking and entertaining on the same day when I'm in a flare.  Pacing yourself will help.  As Marlee said, give up the perfectionism.  It doesn't work with fibro!  I keep my home straightened and clean enough.  It's not the way I want it but it is better than other homes I've been in and the people were healthy, to boot!  I have a sign in my kitchen that says, "If you've come to see me...Welcome!  If you've come to see my home...Make an appointment!" 

 

I'm glad you are having the kids help out.  It's good for them and teaches them good work ethics and  how to budget their time. 

 

So, keep up the good work!  Don't push yourself when you are feeling so poorly.  You might try the malic acid/magnesium.  It may help you, too, since your doctor isn't doing much.  Hope you feel better soon.

 

Sherrine

thanks for the kind words.   the weather wasn't quite as humid today (i think). ..i stayed in the a/c most of the day.  mamanan...how old are your kids?  i endured my share of whining and finally said that for each whine, i'd add an extra chore, followed thru and it nipped it pretty quickly.  my oldest started school today, so i only made my bed and emptied the d/w and of course, made dinner...but pretty much just chilled most of the day.  had it not been so darn humid, i would have gone for a short walk just to be moving a bit...hopefully tomorrow morning when it's not so hot.  thanks again...was just feeling so down and hate to be so lethargic and exhausted...it's just not who i am.  i'd really be a mess w/out my adderall!!!

be well!