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So I caught a bug, and I have been feeling exhausted all week, and today I told myself I have to get things done, so I pushed myself, thinking pushing will kick-start my energy somehow. Now after forcing myself and dragging my body around to do chores, I am, of course, more exhausted than ever. Why can't we just rest even if it's 7 days straight? I know recovery time for us takes a little longer when we catch something. It's just the feeling of being worthless part I have yet to conquer.
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Members connected over the struggle of pushing through exhaustion with lupus, relating to the guilt and feeling of worthlessness that comes... Read more
I think it has to do with how we are programmed to “think”. A lot of what we do is based on how we are viewed in society. Resting for a week comes off as seeming lazy or worthless, but in our NEW world it is normal. It’s harder than it seems to train our thoughts to know that it is okay to rest, it’s okay to sleep for 12+ hours. That it is okay to LISTEN to what our bodies need. The change in thought processes won’t happen overnight, but every step you take to make it okay to rest matters to you most . Self love is the best love ❤️
Honey it took 1 1/2 years for me to absorb one day at a time. I had to learn how to slow down with my errands and cleaning what would take 1 day to complete I push it out for 2-3 days
Kitchen and bathroom day 1
Living room and hallway day 2 or day3.
Walmart and fill gas tank day 1
Day 2 Home Depot and BJ’s
Doctors appt then home
I truly slow down on multi- tasking. Fatigue and Lupus is not to be played with. You got this 💕🥰slow it down and plan your moves in a compact way♥️
God I know I’m not alone @A MyLupusTeam Member! Why is it so hard to change?? The stupid house isn’t going anywhere! The dust is back all over the next day like I did NOTHING…. 🤬 I haven’t used my car for errands cause I need help carrying groceries etc & I have a fear of driving ( I hope it leaves soon)🙏🏼
Anywho, how did you do with your Surgery?? I prayed that it worked!💜🩷🙏🏼🥰
It's hard to slow down. You know things got to be done and you can't just sit around and not do them cuz it drives you crazy. I know I work a lot in my house and outside and I do overdo it a lot so then I'm in a lot of pain. It's just hard to change. Hope you're all having a wonderful day big hugs
I do the same I keep pushing myself and then I’m in so much pain afterwards so I’m learning one day at a time
Does anyone have suggestions on how to make people realize that they’re not making your symptoms up?
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