Fatigue

Hello there.

I haven't written in a few days because I have been very very tired. Fatigue is another common sympton of Fibromyalgia. I was at the grocery store today and while standing in the checkout I barely could stay on my feet, never mind stay awake.

Even with the walk home, I was exhausted when I got back. It's sort of like this feeling that overtakes me all of a sudden and I have to close my eyes and sleep. That, or take all of my energy to fight it off. I came home and had a nap for about 45 minutes and then woke up again.

I have felt tired all day even since then. I think it is stress that causes the fatigue to overcome me. As much as I try to take it one step at a time, it's hard to turn my mind off without the meds. Fortunately they work well for that and I try to get the sleep that I think I need. Often I sleep and then wake up just as tired as I was before so it doesn't help that much.

As a result, I tend to stay near home in case I get over tired and have to close my eyes. That is ok with me though, because I like to stay at home or near it. Well I am tired now so I will leave this note for the day and see how I am tomorrow.

Enjoy. Twila :)