Extreme fatigue and passing out

[Ash24601]

Hey everyone

I’ve been struggling with adapting to a new job these past few weeks. I struggled for two years with my career and this could be a dream job, so I’ve been coming home and just sleeping (or attempting to) instead of being active which I usually try to maintain. My partner and I are even moving somewhere closer so I don’t lose this job.

I’ve also been trying a new coil and have my second period, the first lasted weeks and was very heavy (tranexamic didn’t help) this one has also been very heavy.

Fatigue is always an issue but this week has been worse. My gums and nose have been bleeding, when I cut my leg shaving it didn’t stop, my skin has been breaking out in acne then bleeding without me even touching it. I’ve also has red marks inside my elbows which I think is blood. I know all of these are a sign of low platelets which I’ve had in the past and I wouldn’t be surprised if I’m also anemic.

But today was especially weird. I got ready to see a friend and apparently that was all my spoons. I tried to text her to cancel but my phone felt too heavy. I dropped it and collapsed into the sofa. I felt paralytic drunk! My bf reacted with anger which hasn’t helped.

I’ve been in and out of sleep for the last three hours. Now I’m wide awake, head banging, but I feel too weak to even stand up. My bf has gone out and I don’t know how I’m going to look after myself.

[Disneygirl]

I've felt this kind of tiredness before, I really feel for you. Why is your partner reacting with anger? Does he know this is not your fault?

I feel your pain and understand the days where standing up is too much. I remember trying to brush my hair once but the brush was too heavy. I felt so sad and hopeless and the GP treated me like I was as well. But they have no idea of the exhaustion and fatigue.

Sleep is your friend, as many lie-ins as you can manage. If you can't sleep, just some relaxing music, meditation videos on YouTube are my favourite.

Above all, your partner needs to understand your body and your needs. My husband just brought me a hot water bottle in bed because I need to rest, he knows what endo does and why I need support. You should have the same level of support too, this is not an easy thing to live with.

Sending some love and understanding your way 💜☺

[AllthatGlitters]

That’s awful & I hope you are okay! Sit your bf down and explain to him that you need to be supported x