A low-energy day.....

[poltr1]

Today, like all Mondays, started too early. Despite the rain and relative coolness, I made it to work, but I was dragging all day. I was cold and tired. I put on a sweatshirt to help keep warm. Even a bowl of soup at lunch didn't warm me up. I ended up going home a couple of hours early. I called two men from the mens' group (as per our group agrement), telling them I wouldn't be there.

Some days, I just don't have enough spoons to get me through the day.

Why does my body do this every so often? Is this a disease, or just a symptom? Is it what I'm eating or not eating that's causing this? Or is it something else?

Comments

[athenawindsong.livejournal.com]

Perhaps a touch of Seasonal Affective Disorder (what with the changes in daylight, weather, air quality, and fall fast approaching it might be your body is registering the shift)?

[poltr1]

Could be. I know I'm prone to it. Or it could be because I didn't get enough protein the night before or that day.

[shanaeden.livejournal.com]

The spoon theory is right on. I use that to explain some of my days to friends and family. I'm glad you have that analogy to use.

Bipolar is the why for my low-spoons. Though I suppose the theory applies to everyone and even those with loads of spoons in their pockets run out every now and then.

[kliklikitty.livejournal.com]

There are many reasons why we run out of spoons. But our first line of defence is almost always finding the diet that is best for our bodies. Remember no 2 metabalisms are the exact same and so we each need to eat differently than the people in our lives. What Shaun needs to stay healthy is not the best diet for me. And the same is true in reverse.

For example, He requires lots of beef, lots of cheese, and apples in his diet, I need lots of chicken, fish, fresh fruit and veggies, small amounts of dairy, and water to feel at my best. My son, requires lots of poultry, no dairy, and lots of fruit, to feel at his best.

After we each find our best diet, and believe me that will help us all alot, We still need to accept that there will still be days when our spoon count will be low. Although for many people those days will be vastly reduced.

I love the spoon theory, thanks for poting it. Now I have a way of better explaining things to those who ask.

[poltr1]

I know I need spinach in my diet every so often, otherwise I'll fell like I have no energy.

I think the reason I felt so run down is that I didn't get enough protein on Sunday night and Monday morning. Breakfast was a doughnut, and lunch was soup and salad.

I'm not sure how I'd find the foods I need. I know there's the series of books advising people to eat based on their blood type.

I've also been thinking about getting a colon cleansing. The owner of a chain of helth-food stores in Columbus strongly recommends them (along with her supplement products). So does Kevin Trudeau, author of Natural Cures THEY Don't Want You To Know About.

[kliklikitty.livejournal.com]

Yup, protien is the best for sustainable energy. Look online for the diet books you might like to try, Amazon is great for things like that.

I personally don't trust anyone who is looking to sell you their personal line of supplements, but Keven Trudeau is very interesting.

My Goddess Mother had his book and loved it alot she was forever passing along it's simple wisdoms. I must say most of them worked well.

Bottom line is that you need to take the best care of yourself that you can, your family needs you to be there for them for a long time to come; Especially little M.