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Another Bad Day With Chronic Illnesses

It's just been another one of those days. I woke up at 8:30am, feeling run down already. I knew from the moment I forced myself out of bed to go to the bathroom, that it was going to be one of those days where I just sat in my chair, depressed and unable to do anything. I didn't even have the energy...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 12, 2020

Frustrations of Chronic Fatigue

One of the most frustrating and hardest things to deal with when you have chronic fatigue (and other chronic illnesses) is the constant cost-benefit analysis you have to do for every activity. And it's not always as simple as "am I super hungry and my blood sugar is low enough I might pass out?" the...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 11, 2020

More Life With Chronic Fatigue

So, here it is nearly 9pm, and I'm drinking a huge cup of coffee just trying to be awake enough to last until it's a decent hour to go to bed. And that's after taking a two-hour nap. I've been dragging all day again. Grocery shopping really wore me out. Woke up sore all over just from walking aroun...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 10, 2020

Grocery Shopping With Chronic Illness

There used to be a time when my husband would home from a long day at work, and I'd grab my lists and head out for a shopping trip. I'd go alone because it was my only break from the kids all month. If I had a little extra spending money, I'd make extra stops at fabric stores or other craft-type pla...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 9, 2020

Life With Chronic Illnesses

One of the newer symptoms/side effects I've developed over the last few months is sudden onset fatigue after eating. Every single time, no matter how much or how little I eat. I'm really feeling it now after eating dinner. It sucks because I can have all of these plans for the day and everything fa...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 8, 2020

Babysitting (Again) With Chronic Illnesses

I'm finally feeling a little better. The 4th of July really wore me out even though I didn't really do much. I was so tired the last two days and forced to take long naps during the day that did nothing to help the exhaustion. But I woke up around 9am this morning feeling about how I normally do--wi...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 7, 2020

Another Day With Chronic Illnesses

Today feels like it has dragged on and yet has lasted forever. I woke up late for me at a little before 10am. Then again, there was a time I slept until noon or 1pm most days. I've managed over the last year and a half to move my waking time to around 9am. I now normally wake naturally between 8:30...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 6, 2020

Overdoing It With Chronic Illnesses

Yesterday was a busy day for me, and I got a "lot" done. Well, for me anyway. Did some dishes, started some laundry, cooked dinner, watched fireworks (which included walking up and down the street a couple times to see what was going on). I was pretty tired by the end of the day, but it was a good k...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 5, 2020

Holidays With Chronic Illnesses

Happy 4th of July to the Americans out there. Although there doesn't seem much to celebrate these days. I don't really care for holidays especially since my fatigue has gotten so bad over the years. I think it's because I have this picture in my head of what I want to do for the holiday, but then r...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 4, 2020

Life With Chronic Illnesses

I'm feeling a little better today. I managed to fill the dishwasher and throw a load of laundry in the washer. The dishes just pile up and pile up until there's no clean plates or cups left. With seven people in the house, we make a lot of dirty dishes. Then the family just fills the dishwasher wit...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 3, 2020

Life With Chronic Illnesses, an Update

So, I had a followup appointment with my new primary doctor today. It's been two weeks since my initial visit. The visit went as well as any visit, but in my mind, highlighted why I don't like doctors and just give up with treatment. I just feel like I'm not being heard. Or I'm ignored. My anxiety ...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 2, 2020

Babysitting With Chronic Fatigue

I used to do a lot of stuff during the day. I have mini notebooks full of the chores I would complete every single day. Cleaning the kitchen, picking up after the kids, doing several loads of laundry all before lunch while taking care of a baby then cooking dinner and helping with homework. And duri...

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justanotherjen (Lvl. 36) - July 1, 2020

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