Brain fog

[clevermanka]

Last week's energy level high didn't last long. I'm struggling this week. Getting ready for bed at 9:00, asleep by 9:30, still waking up exhausted. And this headache. God. It's been rolling around up there for a week and a half and I have no clue why it's there or how to make it leave for more than a day at a time. I'm puffy and bloated, too. Picked the wrong day to wear a body-conscious dress. It's pressing so tight against my abdomen you can see the outline of my bellybutton. I hate that.

There are many things I'd like to talk about, but I don't have the brain energy or focus to write about them and that's frustrating, too. I was talking to mckitterick about how it's often a physical effort for me to engage my mind at any level beyond barely functional. When I'm fatigued, all my mental energy goes to staying on top of things at my job. That means there's nothing left for engaging socially--either in person or on the internet. I hate it.

In other news:


I know it doesn't mean anything, but it's still cool.

Comments

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Fascinating that they started following you when you didn't Tweet about the movie. I sure hope that doesn't mean only 100 people anywhere have blogged about it....

stupid headache

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

So I guess you don't follow me on twitter (https://twitter.com/CleverManka/status/635845104989696000). I didn't @ at them, though. Maybe the two people who retweeted it from me tagged it. Or whatever you call it. JFC I am so bad at Twitter you guys.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_luaineach/]

I can't remember if you are on mineral supplements but imma say again that I get those weird, never-go-away headaches when I am short on potassium. And maybe other things but definitely that. And for what it's worth, it's also linked to chronic fatigue and insomnia.

Also, talking about sleep, I can't remember if this was discussed either: Do you have sleep apnea at all? That's usually the main reason for asleep by 9:30 but still waking up exhausted. And a whole cascading host of other things. Was talking to my aunt while we were on vacation and she said that once she was diagnosed and started treatment (using a CPAP machine) her life was like night and day as far as how she felt. Her chronic fatigue, her depressed metabolism, her brain fog, etc. all just went away entirely.

I know Jim has to have apnea -- i've been saying so for years -- but talking to her and hearing what a world changer it was for her has really made me start pushing harder for him to get it diagnosed and then treated.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I am on supplements, yeah. We decreased the amounts two months ago, hoping that my body was recouped sufficiently, but it wasn't. We upped the dosages last month, but my nails still have ridges. I'm gonna talk to Dr. Jonah about that (again) at my Monday appointment.

I bought some of the mineral drops you recommended for mckitterick. Haven't used them much myself because I really don't like the way they make my water taste. I might give them a try in tea, though, if this continues.

Man, I kind of wish I had sleep apnea, but I don't. *sigh*

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry the fatigue is back. Me,too, even.

Hey, I think it's super cool that AU followed you!

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

I was an early adopter of Twitter and Linked in and now don't really care about either. Ok, Twitter for breaking news situations.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

FUCK YOU, FATIGUE.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I am mystified at how I didn't fall into Twitter. I am all about the quick bon mots! Perhaps now that I have a smart phone I'll start picking it up better, but right now I have a general sense of disappointment about it that I have about Cards Against Humanity, which I'm also just terrible at.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Oh god, a week and a half? :( Extreme dislike! I hope it goes away very soon!

I think that's very cool! I always get really excited when I'm followed by a movie page or an actor :) Doesn't happen often, but I squeal for weeks when it does happen!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_luaineach/]

omg me, too. On both counts.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

I mean, it hasn't been a constant headache? But the most I've gotten is a 24-hour reprieve. So far it hasn't been debilitating, but the light/noise sensitivity, dizziness, and nausea is getting pretty old.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_luaineach/]

Yeah, I felt like the sleep apnea thing was already ruled out but sometimes the line between what I actually remember and what I just suppose seems to be a blur.

The amounts of those trace minerals really are so trace, I wonder if they actually do anything. But they work for me so if it's placebo, my brains working it! I do like the sort of minerally taste in my water, but I treat a gallon at a time and then use it for my tea, etc.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Yes I do! Just haven't read anything online that wasn't directly work-related or Tumblr for... well, forever.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

It's okay, bb. Your other stellar qualities as a boyfriend make up for your occasional failings.

[splix.livejournal.com]

Oh, god. A week and a half headache? I'm so sorry. :(((

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Well like I mentioned to 1_rhiannon_1, it hasn't been constant, but it's been around more often than not. At this point, I almost wish it would blossom into a full migraine because maybe then it'd get over itself and go away.

On the plus side, the low-level nausea has diminished my interest in food, so there's always that.

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

I think it became so self referential I got tired of it.

[pointoforigin.livejournal.com]

There are many things I'd like to talk about, but I don't have the brain energy or focus to write about them and that's frustrating, too. Oh jeez, I feel that. SO frustrating. I hope it goes away soon for you and me both. However, you manage to be pretty interesting in spite of it!

Yay for being followed! I'm impressed. I get sporadic, migraine-like headaches when I'm dehydrated. A cup of tea and extra water usually makes it go away after a couple of hours. But I don't think you could be dehydrated for weeks! Hope that goes away soon, too.

[pointoforigin.livejournal.com]

I know you're tough, but "light/noise sensitivity, dizziness and nausea"?? To me that pretty much defines the word "debilitating!"

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I guess at least it's not constant pain is a plus? Still sucks though :(

[seascribe.livejournal.com]

Ugh, I know exactly what you mean about fatigue and brain engagement. That's been me all week. I hope it gets better! *hugs*

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Well, but it's not as bad as it can be, so...I'm still functional?

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Exactly. And here's hoping my adjustment today will help move things along in there.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

you manage to be pretty interesting in spite of it!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]