Weigh In 28
SW: 262
LW: 254
CW: 254
To be completely honest with you, I really don’t have the energy to care about what I weigh this week.
The Headcold From Hell (though it’s more than that – I just like the alliteration) just plain refuses to let go completely. I’m doing better, overall, than I was at this time last week, but I’m still sapped of energy most of the time. I easily run out of breath, I get tired easily, little things are more of an effort… Lots of fun in my body at the moment. Unfortunately, my snot (yep, I said it) is showing that I’m still battling hard with whatever is going on.
I’ve tried pushing myself (fresh air makes everything better thing), I’ve tried resting (I’m blogging from bed at the moment), eucalyptus bath (which left me smelling quite nice)… Nothing has been kicking this thing out of me for good.
And please don’t suggest pills. The all natural stuff that has always worked in the past isn’t working and I’m not interested in synthetic crap.
As you may have guessed by the tone of this post, I’m a bit crabby too. I’m really trying hard not to be, but my poor husband can tell you my efforts haven’t always been successful lately.
Also, the progesterone prescribed to me didn’t cause a bleed and now I’m waiting for a call back from my doctor. Bloody freaking fun, I tell you.
Anyone have any suggestions on the best way to relax?
Anyone feel like guest posting here or on Long Relationships?
February 24th, 2009 at 1:17 am
Oh, I do hope you get better soon! Sometimes we just need to let the thing run its course! I’m with you on refusing all OTC medication… or even natural ones. Just rest and hydrate. Thinking of you!
February 24th, 2009 at 11:32 am
I don’t take OTC unless it gets really bad and even then it’s usually just so it masks the symptoms so I can sleep.
Just continue to take it easy. Stress makes it all worse and you have had plenty of it lately.
::Hugs::
February 24th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Sorry to hear you’re still feeling like crap. Chin up. When I feel like crap I still go for my walks…I just don’t push myself. After the walk I may not feel any better, but I feel I at least accomplished some exercise while being sick. That’s something. Rest…aromatherapy…hot baths/showers…hot toddies….you should be right as rain in no time!
February 25th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
You, crabby? Why, no, I hardly noticed.
Normally, I recommend deep breathing to relax, but I guess that won’t work in this case. Hmmm, what you need is to get your snot (I said it too) out of your system. Maybe a steam tent? You take a bowl of hot water and lean over it (but not too close to it) and place a towel over your head and the bowl. breathe deeply and let your nose run, run, run.
{sigh} I know, I’m no help.
Feel better (and more chipper) soon!
February 26th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Hanlie - Thank you. I like my natural ones - they’re just a mix of herbs.
Jenera - *hugs* Thank you.
Nicki - Hot toddies. Hehehe. The problem is I get puffed so easily when I try to go anywhere or do anything. Hopefully I’ll get over that bit soon!
March 4th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
Cammy - Thank you for stopping by.
Steam tent sounds great; hot baths aren’t quite cutting it.