I'm TIRED

[Debbrn]

Sorry, but I just need to complain. I have been doing to much this week and the result is I am pooped. I still have another 3 days to work until I am off. Monday I started off by exercising and going to work. Tuesday was crazy. I ran errands and then went to work. At work (I am a nurse) I got a new brain injury patient for rehab. He was confused and scared. By the end of my shift I had to do several things with him that required 3-4 people to keep him still so I could do it. I left EXHAUSTED. Today I exercised before work. Stupid mistake. Half way through my shift this evening at work my energy was just GONE. Thankfully I was able to sit for about 15 minutes at that time. I then got a second wind and finished the evening.

I understand that I have more energy than many of you on this website. To you I apologise for my pity party. I have been feeling so good lately, I am just a little frustrated with the current week. I guess I am also a little scared about the future when my energy level decreases even more. I'm sure I will feel better in a couple of days.

Debbie

 

[Karlynn]

Sorry to hear that. It sounds like you've had some very busy days. Sometimes, when I get those periods where my energy is just kind of zapped, I figure I have low iron, or have some little bug that's taking me down.

Obviously Miss Nurse , if you continue to be so exhausted, contact your Dr. One may be hard to locate in your work environment.

 

[catwoman]

Debbie:

I'll second Karlynn's suggestion of seeing a doctor.
Too many of us attribute tiredness, exhaustion, fatigue to merely doing too much. Always a good think to check it out if that feeling continues! Been there, didn't do that. I'm wiser now.

 

[Debbrn]

Thanks for your concerns. I am feeling a little bit better. If I don't feel better after next week I will call.

I happened to run into my cardiologist in the elevator on my way to work.
He said "You look good".
I responded "I'm tired. I have been doing to much this week."
He said "Are you off this weekend?"
I said "No, I changed jobs and now work 7 on/7 off. I am not off until Sunday. I will probably stay in bed on Monday."
He usually is at the hospital down the street most of the time, but I'm sure he was here to do a consult.

Trying to be "normal" I push myself to hard sometimes. I know most of my limitations, but sometimes I ignore them. I don't mind pushing myself a little to hard sometimes because that is the only way I have found to find my limitations. It still gets me frustrated though. I try and remember that "normal" people never get completely caught up either. If God wanted me to be able to do everything, then He would have given me the ability. I am strong enough to do everything that He wants me to do. Besides, my heart defect allows me to be able to sympathize with my patients and their families.

Debbie

 

[Debbrn]

I was still tired and was suppose to work today and tomorrow, but I was cancelled for today. Not enough patients. Yeah! My paycheck is going to look terrible, but it is what my body needs. I have already rested more today and am trying to decide what to do this evening.

Debbie

 

[Debrinha GT]

Tomorrow's another day!

Tomorrow's another day!

Dear Debbie, so sorry to hear you haven't been well. I hope a wee rest from your work will help a little. Keep us posted.
Débora