Exhaustion

When I'm super-tired, I try to rest more when I can. Even short cat naps help. And on those days, I do much more sitting around and things like mending, sorting through old mail (or magazines, which I get behind on too often!), cutting up vegetables for a salad, or really anything that can be done sitting down. I save the hard jobs for when I'm better.

Drinking more water seems to help me, too. And I know if I'm taking any meds, they likely are contributing to my fatigue, at least somewhat.

Slow and steady! Pacing is key, too. And remember tomorrow is another day--it may just be somewhat better.

Hope you're feeling better soon!!

I do things that I can sit down and do.

Myself 09 and Robin, you both make a good point!

When I'm feeling really, really exhausted, I do very little exercise. Still, I learned the hard way that if I don't move every so often, I turn into a statue! I do a lot more sitting than standing/moving, though.

couchtater and I sound like we're on the same page. When the 'wicked tired' hits, sometimes it's better to just give in and accomplish what you can sitting, but it also helps to get up and move around every so often or the pain/fatigue just seems to get worse. I guess balance is the key.

Fatigue does go along with fibro but once in awhile sheer exhaustion does hit me. I slept nearly 12 hours last night...till 9:30 AM this morning. After lunch, I was overwhelmed with fatigue and ended up taking a 2 hour nap, which is very unusual for me. The night before I was hit with insomnia and didn't sleep well at all. Exercise and my B-12 usually give me an energy boost.

Hugs, Robin