I’m tired and I ache. All down one side. I want to sleep all the time. I’m not sure if I’ve been tired for a long while and sick or if its just the stress of the biopsies yesterday and I’m stressed. Could you share your tired experiences with me? Is it normal to feel wiped out ? X
Carolina,
It is absolutely normal to feel exhausted all the time. It is partly due to stress and anxiety and I suspect you aren’t sleeping properly due to this. Could your GP give you a mild sedative to help you relax and possibly get some sleep? My own tired experiences will be different to yours, as I’m 62 and have several long term health problems as well as cancer to deal with, so I won’t bore you with that. Make sure you get as much rest as you can, eat as healthily as you can, get plenty of fresh air and hopefully when you get your results they will be good ones and all the stress, anxiety and tireness will just fall away from you. I also have it on good authority (Macmillan) that going for a short walk for 30 minutes on days when you can fit that in, helps with tiredness.
Take Care
Poemsgalore xx
Im walking my dog still she’s energetic haha, don’t wanna become a sloth! I took sleeping pills last night but its made me like a zombie today.
Sorry about your health problems. It can’t be easy for you. Certainly would not bore me with it. I wish I hadn’t told everyone now as a bit sick of the cliches and think positive. I don’t want to be over positive as I’m a realist and I don’t want a massive shock if its bad
xx
Hi
yes its normal to feel tired but I agree that a good walk every day if you can manage it helps you to feel less tired. do what your body tells you to do. if youre ok do something mildly energetic. if youre tired - then sleep!
QD x
Hi Caroline
I was given some tablet by the doc, not to make me sleep, but to calm me down a little when I was first dx. I only took them for 2 days but I slept for almost 3 days. Like you, they turned me into a zombie so I stopped.
I think it is just the stress and anxiet that makes us tired. Stick to the advise here and listen to your body - If you need to sleep then sleep, but also remember that walking will help.
Take care
Martha xx
Thanks Martha . I’m very stressed and a worrier . Probably done me no good in the long run . :-/
at least this time next week I will know x
I’m generally not a worrier however, I have come to learn that what I think and what I actually am are 2 different things lol.
Keep yourself busy this weekend, it will get easier. I had a really rough day yesterday, but I’m back on top today and I’m ready to take on the world.
Role on Wednesday and we will all be a lot calmer.
Good luck
Martha xx
i had 3 hours sleep last night, and im groggy today but apart frm this morning crying, ive had a good day with my friend out shopping, and actually feeling strong and positive, its like ive found this strength from somewhere, really weird.
enjoy your weekend Martha. Thanks xx
Yeah, I know what you mean. When I was first dx, apart from a little son with my fiancé, I did have a full cry until around 5 days later and boy did I cry. After that I felt great lol.
Its good that you had a great day with your friend.
Have a great weekend
martha xx