The BIG, BAD, Fatigue Monster has me again. After having injections in my hip I got a virus that made me so sick for 4 days, then the fatigue monster took over and I can’t seem to shake it. It has been a week since I first got sick with the virus and I am still so fatigued that I can barely get up much less STAY UP all day. I have been sleeping 12 to 16 hours at a time and then taking a nap during the day as well. I told my husband that I am so ready to get back to my “normal sick”. With my chronic illness I am in constant pain and fatigue with numerous other symptoms and when I get an illness on top of that it is almost more than I can take. I am even ready to get back to my “normal sick”. I told my husband that it is weird to want to get back to ONLY being chronically ill. Does that mean that I am ok with it or have accepted being chronically ill?? NO!!! I still don’t like it one bit and I still haven’t accepted it, but it is what I am used to since I have been chronically ill with Severe Fibromyalgia for over 10 years now. All I can say is the Fatigue Monster better watch out and go away soon or I will have my friends, family, and my fibro friends kick his butt!!
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Fatigue Monster
October 5, 2012My Blessing Today
October 1, 2012Blessings come in all shapes and sizes. I have been going through a rough time with my Fibromyalgia and hip pain lately. I was sick all weekend and I am even sicker today. In addition to the Fibro, I am sick to my stomach, dizzy, hot/cold, restless legs, raynauds is flaring up, you name it. BUT our boys went to visit my parents this last weekend and they brought back some goodies that I just opened. What a blessing! Home canned green beans, pickles, peppers, tomatoes, salsa, relish, pickled okra, etc. I will enjoy all of that later. I also had a package that was full of salt and pepper shakers. I mentioned to my Mom that I started collecting them so her and Dad sent a bunch and also my sweet Aunt sent me some as well. My blessings in life outweigh my trials and I thank God for that.
What are your blessings today??