Fatigue

[Mads1975]

I purely posted this picture as it sums me up (and I know most of us) perfectly!

[cat3]

Me toooooo Coo-Cooooo xx

[Stan-dog]

This is so me.

[Hidden]

That's me- thank you

[Candace8]

Perfect x

[suemoff]

Oh yes! Unfortunately.

[Vivian-49]

I feel that has been me for the past months.

[Mads1975 in reply to Vivian-49]

During my 8 years post BI I feel the fatigue has infiltrated me to the degree that it's always there, just varies in how debilitating it is on a given day.

[swedishblue]

I'm having a particular bad time (with chronic fatigue) linked to the time of year no doubt. Its a hideous insidious complaint with not one cause but many. Trying to understand it is like unravelling a large tight ball of wool. I have a brain injury and in the early days, I didn't properly accept my limitations. I thought I could conquer the tiredness and regain my cognitive skills. Now I know I can't, I need to return to the beginning of the healing process and acknowledge the damage and be gentle and kind to myself. In the New Year I swear I'm giving up my part-time job to re-start something more creative from home.

[Mads1975 in reply to swedishblue]

Your comment resonates with me, as I came to the same conclusion last year. Unfortunately it is difficult for my wife to understand the fatigue and I took the difficult decision to separate next year when we buy separate properties.

Feeling like I have the autonomy to nap when I need to, without feeling like I'm an inconvenience or lazy will be somewhat of a relief.

Although it will be difficult after 7 years together but I need to try this for my own sanity.

[swedishblue in reply to Mads1975]

I think its a wise decision even though I haven't met you. If your partner isn't giving you love, support and kindness, then what's it all about?! You'll be fine, just get a dog, they're 'man's best friend' for a reason! I adopted a rescue after my bi, and she really helped in all sorts of ways - I rescued her, she rescued me. Sadly she's gone but I have lots of friends dogs to walk whenever I want and I do nearly every day. It helps freshen up the thoughts and mind, and keeps me fit. Yes, even with cfs I class myself as fit...lol! One lives in hope.

[Matt2584]

Sometimes I'm lying in bed, stirring, rubbing my eyes, ready to get up. I have my breakfast and I'm feeling tired again!