No energy....

[EireCara]

Hi, Today is yet another day where I have NO energy, completely listless, I got out of bed thismorning and have more or less sat in this chair since. I will muster the energy to make dinner for my kids in a few hours (they are at a party at the moment), then lie on the couch and then its bed again. Iv been thinking about stuff I need to do, ironing clothes etc, but thats about as far as i can get..''thinking about it'' and its frustrating knowing what needs to be done but the best I can manage is sitting as apposed to lying down. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO OR NOT DO TO MAKE MYSELF FEEL BETTER?????? Does ANYTHING short of surgery help this situation ???? I am feeling tired and so alone today. I would gladly have a leg or arm chopped off (or both) if I could have a strong heart, at least I would have the energy to move.

 

[geebee]

I am so sorry to hear of your bad day (today and others) - they can be so very frustrating.

Such days are merely your body telling you it needs a break. I still have them occasionally and I have learned to just listen and rest. That is the best thing you can do for yourself outside of surgery.

Try to not stress over the things that are not getting done. There is nothing so important that is worth risking your health.

Please just try to accept days like this as mini resting vacations, find a good book, watch a good movie, make a phone call to a friend and know there will be things to do when your energy comes back.

 

[Ross]

Man you think you have problems, you should see my place due to my lack of energy!

 

[marciemarine]

I know how you feel. It is overwhelming. At least you get up and fix food for the kids. Don't be hard on yourself. You didn't ask for this. I just tell myself that the rest of the family didn't ask for it either. My husband just had two angioplasties and they are scheduling a third for the early part of next year when I'll be able to drive him. So, he's pretty grumpy and slef pitying right now. It makes me mad because my double valve replacement is next Wednesday and I'd like to have some attention. But, the more I think of it it's probably better that I don't get too much pity because it would probably make me even more self absorbed. I'll be fine! And' I think you'll be fine too. I'm pulling for you! Marcie

 

[EireCara]

Marcie...

Marcie...

Hi Marcie, Overwhelming is a very accurate description of ''bad days''. I can only imagine how much more difficult it is with your husband ill also. That would be difficult enough any other time, but when you need him and his support and he obviously doesnt have it to give due to his own health problems....thats a tuffie !!! I dont have a man in my life and havent for 10 years, and there are days I would dearly love a big strong hug, so mabey if you just wrap your arms around each other, just take strength from that 'hug' you would be surprised what strength you can get from each other. I get the feeling you are a very strong woman and you will do just fine on Wednesday. I will be thinking of you and praying for you.