Hi there! I tend to get in a funk when I'm not sleeping right. I often don't realize it at the time. Sounds like the hives may have disturbed your sleep.
I think of it as the "toddler syndrome." You know how cranky kids get when they need to go to bed? They're tired but they don't want to go. Dad used to tell me if I took a nap, when I woke up everything would be better. It isn't magical, but yes, I'm better prepared to deal with what life throws at me when I'm rested. A lack of sleep seems to distort reality for me -- kind of intensifies my feelings and prevents me from getting things in perspective.
You're pushing yourself pretty hard - with the housework and the stress you're having to deal with on top of not being rested.
I really hope things get better for you soon. It's amazing all the little things that drain our energy reserves.
Also, physical discomfort can bump up the stress level a lot -- the rash and all. I wonder if the body chemicals that cause skin reactions (histimines?) affect mood, too, or if it's the physical discomfort that does it. I remember getting allergy shots and having these huge reactions (both arms). It made me tired, uncomfortable and irritable. I would always find myself taking a fitful nap.
Hi Heather. =) Thanks for the thoughts, it's awesome to connect with you here too!
I'm hoping for a quiet, non-eventful weekend to catch up, and for a better week next week. Plus I've got to do my "assignment" for this week's class question!
BTW, your question to Bruce was very helpful for me, in terms of how to deal with emotions!
I'm still reading the assignment for the week. I can only manage bit-by-bit. It's pretty intensive!
Then there are all the other articles he's recommended, too! I'm not letting myself get overwhelmed but have taken a few "reading breaks" during the day rather than trying to push through it all at once.
I think I had a "a-ha!" moment when I asked that question. I think if I can do what Bruce suggests, I will have much better communication with people at work and at the doctor's office.
I asked his permission to take a copy of what he said to my therapist for her feedback. She's kept me feeling very grounded, despite the fact that we have an enormous amount of work-stress and I'm trying to adapt to this illness. Pacing is NOT my strong suit - so that's probably why I'm slogging through this assignment!
Totally hear you - this assignment paralyzed me. I keep opening the email to answer, and keep closing it. =( Between work and kids, there's so much that I can't seem to focus on this long enough to answer intelligently, and I know if I force myself it won't be useful... =/
Yeah... I just want to make sure you chime in again when you're able even if it's not that same assignment. :) Don't drop off the radar completely, 'cause you'll be missed!
Yeah... I just want to make sure you chime in again when you're able even if it's not that same assignment. :) Don't drop off the radar completely, 'cause you'll be missed!
I think of it as the "toddler syndrome." You know how cranky kids get when they need to go to bed? They're tired but they don't want to go. Dad used to tell me if I took a nap, when I woke up everything would be better. It isn't magical, but yes, I'm better prepared to deal with what life throws at me when I'm rested. A lack of sleep seems to distort reality for me -- kind of intensifies my feelings and prevents me from getting things in perspective.
You're pushing yourself pretty hard - with the housework and the stress you're having to deal with on top of not being rested.
I really hope things get better for you soon. It's amazing all the little things that drain our energy reserves.
Also, physical discomfort can bump up the stress level a lot -- the rash and all. I wonder if the body chemicals that cause skin reactions (histimines?) affect mood, too, or if it's the physical discomfort that does it. I remember getting allergy shots and having these huge reactions (both arms). It made me tired, uncomfortable and irritable. I would always find myself taking a fitful nap.
Hang in there.
Heather
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I'm hoping for a quiet, non-eventful weekend to catch up, and for a better week next week. Plus I've got to do my "assignment" for this week's class question!
BTW, your question to Bruce was very helpful for me, in terms of how to deal with emotions!
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Then there are all the other articles he's recommended, too! I'm not letting myself get overwhelmed but have taken a few "reading breaks" during the day rather than trying to push through it all at once.
I think I had a "a-ha!" moment when I asked that question. I think if I can do what Bruce suggests, I will have much better communication with people at work and at the doctor's office.
I asked his permission to take a copy of what he said to my therapist for her feedback. She's kept me feeling very grounded, despite the fact that we have an enormous amount of work-stress and I'm trying to adapt to this illness. Pacing is NOT my strong suit - so that's probably why I'm slogging through this assignment!
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I'll get there.
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