Have you ever been so tired that just the thought of moving makes you want to put your head down and cry?
There are days that I know I swim in the heaviness of exhaustion and my eyes beg to close for just a moment. I don't dare because I know that I won't open them again for hours.
Sometimes when my Lyme Disease is rearing up, I fight this symptom more than others. Tiredness and depression are symptoms of Lyme Disease.
When I feel this way I know I'm sleeping at night because I am dragging my heavy swollen with sleep body off the couch each night and wishing I didn't have to go through the motions of preparing for bed. And I wake up just as tired.
Is feeling tired normal with Lyme Disease?
Winter is always stressful for people with Lyme Disease. I hate cold weather because it makes my joints ache. But everyone seems to love snow days and winter sports. I'll smile and pretend for everyone else that I don't want to crawl into my cave of coziness and sleep like a drunk with a bottle. But deep down, I just want a nap.
Tips for feeling less tired
I know that many of us suffer from exhaustion and are looking for solutions. I came across a few that are actually helpful.
Hey, I eat less simple carbs and do intermittent fasting (fasting for 16 hours every day). They work wonders.
I also do the fasting and it is very helpful!