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Posted 9/7/2016 6:47 AM (GMT 0)
My apt is a mess,I need to clean it and vacuum but I am so fatigued it seems huge task.

I was such a procrastinator before but now it's dumb.

I can do little everyday .

But I can't.

How can I set goals and be good with so much fatigue and sleep troubles.
I just take Aleve some days for pain.
That's it shakehead
Posted 9/7/2016 11:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi cilly: No easy answer for that. Is there anyone---maybe a relative, someone from your church, a neighbor, a teen who needs a little work---who could help you, even for an hour or so?

When I'm at my worst, I pick and choose little jobs. For example, if things are out of place, put maybe 5 things in a room back where they belong. And, of course, it helps if things are put in place right after using them (doesn't always happen in my house!).

Don't beat yourself up if you don't make your goals--just do what you can. You may not be able to do a lot this week, but next week or even later today or tomorrow could be better.

Also, what is bothering you the most? I try to deal with that first, and go from there. Take breaks every 15 minutes or so.

I think a lot of us know where you're coming from and how hard it is to deal with. Just a little encouragement and I hope tomorrow is better for you.
Posted 9/7/2016 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
Cilly, this is just a thought. Do you eat a lot of carbohydrates or sugary things like sodas and desserts? These types of food raise the blood sugar levels and can make you extremely tired...even if you are not diabetic. Also, have you been checked for diabetes? Many people have this illness but don't know that they do. So, if I were you I would want that ruled out too. Your fatigue sounds debilitating so you want to rule out everything that could possibly cause it.

As Luvs said, choose one thing, like dusting the house, as your goal for the day. Vacuum the next day, etc. You are still accomplishing things and that's good! Hope today is a good one for you.


Sherrine
Posted 9/8/2016 6:44 AM (GMT 0)
Trying to clean slow,vacuumed and all my joints are in pain.

Aleve and I can survive another day.

I tend to eat cookies when stressed.
Posted 9/8/2016 1:50 PM (GMT 0)
cookies will definitely make you tired. So will anything with flour plus cereals, pasta, potatoes, snack foods...etc. Try cutting out most carbs and sugar and see if this helps with your fatigue. Read labels. You will be amazed at the sugar and carbs in our foods.

Also, get checked for diabetes...especially if you feel better by cutting out carbs and sugar. Many people have diabetes but don't know about it and this illness can cause additional health issues. When my blood sugar is elevated I feel so absolutely lousy, I'm dragging myself around, feel weak, and just want to sleep. I also can't think clearly...kind of like my brain is in a haze. My heart will beat faster too. Once my blood sugar comes back down I feel sooo much better! Consequently I keep my diabetes under control.

Let us know how it goes because we do care about you.

Sherrine
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