Why am I so tired and irritable?

I've been in my bedroom for 95% of the day. I came in here after my husband and I got our kids off to school so I could take a nap. I wasn't feeling very good last night or today and was just tired. So I took a nap then got up to do my school work. I brought everything into my bed because my husband and son were in the living room watching tv (son was home sick) and I didn't want to be distracted by them. Well I tried reading and fell asleep. I woke back up and tried to work on my paper but couldn't concentrate and ended up going to stupid websites for awhile then fell asleep again. This basically went on all day.

My husband had to go out of town to teach a class and my other two children came home from school. I am still sitting here in my pajamas in my bed typing this. My son even came in here and asked me what I've been doing all day. I'm just tired and sort of grouchy and feel like I want to crawl into a hole. This wouldn't be so out of character if I had PMS but I don't. I need to go out and make supper but not sure if I can peel myself off of this bed. What gives? I was feeling so good the last two days. Why do the good days always have to come to a screeching crappy halt? Maybe I'm just coming down with something like my son has??

Hey BB, Could be sickness, or could just be tired. Sounds like from your other post that you've been very busy. Don't be too hard on yourself. I would LOVE a day that I could stay in bed the whole day. Aaah that sounds so refreshing. Hope your walls are a comforting color. :)

BB,

I am sorry that you had a day of challenges. It is really frustrating to have that combination of fatigue, no motivation, restlessness and irritability...been there for sure!

The bright side is that it does not tend to last...and I am sure that you will be feeling better tomorrow and be able to do all that you need to in order to get back to a good place again.

Getting things in order around your house should help you to feel better again, so if you feel up to it...make it a goal to get started on that first thing. Sometimes just starting a task can go a long way in helping you to feel accomplished...I know it does for me.

Be patient with yourself and the process, and take breaks as needed! Let us know how you are feeling tomorrow...and know that we understand and are here in support.

S.C.

BB

Hey pal! So good to hear from you (even if you feel "icky" today). Don't beat yourself up too bad!! We're not machines! We are human beings and are entitled to an "off" day! And if you just so happen to be grouchy, then you are entitled to that as well!

Try to get your rest and do something that will change your spirits. Play a game with your children or give a friend a phonecall. You are on my mind forever and always!

Hugs

Cornell