I’m taking the day off to nap, rest, drink water, and read my new library book.
A little bit later I’m going to the vitamin store to buy some DHEA to treat what I believe to be adrenal fatigue. Thanks to those of you who have pointed out that yes, I’ve been under massive unrelenting stress lately and no, I haven’t really rested since I hit the ground running here in Michigan. Between working 60 hrs/week and trying to acclimate to a new and unforgiving natural landscape, it would be absurd if I weren’t exhausted. At the vitamin store I will also be re-upping my supply of calcium citrate with vitamin D, because I’m all out.
So I’m taking a Sick Day–staying in, laying around, reading, and sipping water. I took all my supplements (a multivitamin, an additional B-complex “stress” formula, two teaspoons of fish oil, various herbs and spices) and I’m having Serious Issues about “wasting the day,” but I’m telling myself it isn’t a waste to rest. I’m tired. I have a new library book. It’s okay to read it.
It was never okay to be sick or tired when I was younger. Now, it’s really hard for me to feel like I’m lying around being profligate with my time. I feel worthless and despicable, like I’m squandering valuable minutes that should be spent striving for…something. My inner voice is accusing me of that cardinal sin, LAZINESS. I feel like I should be working, writing, pitching ideas, “using my time”–that’s the problem with being self-employed; you’re never really off the clock. Shouldn’t I be producing something? Working toward something?
But no. I’m resting today. I took a long walk downtown yesterday, made beef curry, brainstormed on the logo and visual “feel” of a hush-hush site I’m working on with a friend, and did a two-hour interview for PopMatters (thank you, N.! I loved talking with you!). Today I’m resting.
Resting. Vitamin shop later. Reading in bed now.
I made blueberry muffins and ate some, so that’s breakfast/lunch. Leftover curry for dinner tonight. I probably need to work on getting more protein–I may roast some chicken and add it to the curry. That’s all later though.
I feel neurasthenic.
March 25th, 2009 at 7:05 am
I have been taking supplements daily for about a year…a woman’s multi, ginko biloba and acidophilus. I tell everyone they need supplements. I think we treat our bodies terribly when we are young and if we can salvage anything, we need to eat balanced meals and add supplements. Also, at least 8 hours of sleep. I also do weighted yoga about 20 minutes each day. It helps. Although, I am sure mentally, I need neurosurgical procedures to cure what ails me!
I will send you a message on myspace. You added me and I would love for you to see my work and hopefully we can chat!
March 30th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Hi,
Google brought me here as I look for AF info and I just wanted to thank you for the AF link in this post. I found another article on the Women to Women site about How to eat to support the adrenals. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!