Lack of motivation

[Rosebud40]

Hi,

I wonder if this is normal. I've noticed that the last few days I've really had to push myself to get things done (not good over Xmas, with a 6 year old). I used to be a get things done then sit down person, it now I just can't seem to get motivated and need to really work up to doing things.

I just wish i knew what was going on, people seem to think that as there was no bleed or cfs leak then I should be better, I'm a little better but still don't know when/if I'll get back to 100%.

My hospital sick note runs out on Tuesday but I have a drs appointment early tomorrow. I'm just hoping that the Dr listens and understand what's im going through. I really don't feel ready to go back to work yet.

Xx

[cat3]

You've probably been doing too much in preparation for 'The day' and your body's telling you to rest. With what's basically an undiagnosed head injury you could be suffering from post concussion, in which case your brain will rebel if you're overdoing stuff without regular rest breaks,

The main symptom of brain injury is fatigue which, ignored, can lead to meltdown. You need to explain to your partner and children that brain trauma can't be worked through indefinitely just because there are no visible signs.

Depending on your GP's grasp of brain injury, you might want to show him/her printouts from Headway's website of the possible lasting effects of concussive injury. You can't afford to return to caring for a whole clientele of others when you're still struggling with your own symptoms.

Rest Rosebud. And good luck for tomorrow.... Cat x

[Rosebud40]

Just back from drs. Luckily as I booked my appointment on Xmas day (on the Internet) I managed to get the Dr I wanted. She was the one who actually sent me to a and e, so listened to me and my symptoms. She assured me that they were all quite normal at my point of recover. She gave me a sick note for another 2 weeks from today, and said that if I still don't feel right then to just ring and get my sick note extended, especially with my job she doesn't want me returning to soon.

Just worried about work now, I haven't been with them very long and worry that they'll get rid of me. Although I work as a carer, I'm HR trained so know as I'm still on probation it wouldn't take them a lot to get rid of me 😕😕

Thanks for reading xx

[Pairofboots]

It takes a surprising long time to recover, and how far that recovery goes no one can say.

It is normal to lack motivation, it's a bit like time is different for you compared to the rest of the world. In a way it is.

Don't fall into the trap of thinking you should be upto speed with life as you were before. You don't have the plaster on your leg to remind you, but try to be easy on yourself, recovery takes its own sweet time. Remember to talk to those nearest and dearest about how you feel, also reach out to your GP, specialist, social services, Headway and the stroke association.

You are not the only one feeling like this, I know that isn't much conciliation, but you have identified something you are not happy with, but there is help. Listen to someone who's been there, and has the t-shirt.

[Rosebud40]

Thank you for the replies. The more I read, the more I understand what is happening and how my recovery may take a while. Just wish I could get others to see that to. Xx

[sashaming1]

Motivation is difficult. Been there done that. Getting in a routine helped me.

[ZoeAdams]

Agree with sashaming1. I set myself a routine. But that was 8 months after my injury (February, CT clear). Give it time. I had been feeling much better but Christmas has definitely been a setback - overdone it, brain rebelling. Enjoying it but looking forward to it being over so that I can return to my slower and much more manageable and healthy routine. Just having company to talk to all the time is exhausting. Take care.

[Mrspepperpot1]

I’m just worn out and fed up. Just got no energy to do things, as I used too.

My Christmas was the same!

I’m waiting for surgery and just feel very down.

Hope you start to feel better soon x