Posted by orchid on April 24, 2006, at 20:21:42
In reply to Re: I get so discouraged sometimes » orchid, posted by Dinah on April 24, 2006, at 20:13:01
I think mental stress does manifest itself in physical tiredness and exhaustion.
When I am more stressed, my rheumatoid arthritis flares up, and I sleep 14 hours a day, and am constantly tired and feel like doing nothing.
And I remember you have diabetes, and IBS and OCD also. And it is the combination of everything that is making you so tired - it is just not your imagination - you really are tired bodily. Allow yourself plenty of rest, and that will really help. Couple of years back all I used to do in my spare time was to sleep. And sleeping helps take your mind away from the stress, so it is really a good thing also. Just sleep as much as you want, and when you really have to get some work done, do play some music on the side - that really helps me distract myself and I get the work done - even those I hate. And keep expectations of yourself to a minimum for the next few months till you settle down into a fully established routine.
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