Last night, I had the opportunity to attend a get-together right down the street from my home. Normally, I avoid outings, as they really tire me out. But, I assured myself I could do this.
I did more than what I probably should have. I pushed aside the fatigue which was quickly overwhelming me. I pretended I was “normal”. I feigned being well.
When I got home, my body felt as though it was being electrocuted. I tried to go to sleep, but the pulsating electricity continued to cascade down my body. In the wee morning hours, my body drifted into a restless slumber.
Today, it seems every muscle in my body hurts. It hurts to breathe. Light aggravates my headache. It feels as though my limbs are weighted down with heavy bricks.
I really enjoyed seeing people, some of whom I have not seen in over four years. It was a great night, but I over-did it. It is hard to adhere to strict limits my medical condition has for me. I often forget my body has limited energy. It takes very little to tire me out and make my health crash.
And now I wait...I wait for my energy levels to return back to normal. Thankfully, I have no plans to leave my house for the next week; so my body can take its time recovering from this health crash.
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