On an exhausted field, only weeds grow
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Yeah, thanks, Spidey, for likening me to a field…
But, honestly, that is how I feel at the moment.
You all know that I have stepped back from posting regularly because I mentioned being rather tired. I felt that a little mental break would help.
I had submitted my manuscript to a publisher and used that six weeks of waiting to step back from that creativity too.
Unfortunatley, I can’t step away from motherhood, or my day job of being a teacher, but even there, I have tried not to stay later than I have to at school. Usually, I’m in from 7.45am, and I leave betweek 5-5.30pm.
As for home, I have skimped on wheat I can, ironing as and when I need to, keeping the hosue clean and tidy, but not pushing myself too much, and sleeping earlier.
But it hasn’t really made a huge amount of difference.
Take yesterday. I had a littel cat nap in the afternoon, except when I woke up, I realised I had slept for 3 hours! And I could have stayed asleep for longer.
Drained.
That is how I feel.
Adn I know I can’t give my best in this state.
I have called the doctor and made an appointment, but the earliest I could get was in NOVEMBER! I hope that I can ring in during the half term and see him earlier. Maybe it’s a vitamin deficiency, or something else.
Whatever it is, I need to get it sorted. I can’t exist like this.
I have a book to get out there. I have a class to teach. I have two children who need encouragement. I have a husband who needs his wife by his side. I have a family who want me to be the best me I can be. I have friends I don’t want to miss out on seeing…
So… tell me, what suggestions do you have for lessening this exhaustion?
But I Smile Anyway... 
Oct 14, 2019 @ 17:39:31
When you go to the doctor, have him check your vitamin D level.
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Oct 14, 2019 @ 19:04:01
I’m already taking Vitamin D supplements… but I’ll get him to check everything!
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Oct 14, 2019 @ 01:29:37
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 22:35:22
When I was your age (a bit younger) I had the same thing. Low Thyroid. In the meantime, rest and let go of what you can. Best to you, Ritu! ❤️
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 22:44:08
I’ll ask for a thyroid check, definitely! Xx
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Oct 14, 2019 @ 02:35:13
Great!
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 22:05:13
Wow! So sorry to hear about your struggle with exhaustion, My Dear!!! Wonder Woman needs her energy?? You are working awfully long hours at school??? I will have to see if I can find some answers. My first suggestion is to take a multi-vit, at least 1,000 mg of D3 twice a day, 2000 mg C. Next you might be experiencing restless sleep. I have read that this can really exhaust you without you really realizing it. Hope this clears up soon, Ritu!!!
xoxo
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 22:43:12
Thank you, Chuck.
I take particular vitamins daily for women, plus the Vit d already. And I think I sleep well… My Fitbit thinks so, anyway! But who knows!
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Oct 14, 2019 @ 02:39:06
Ha! My wife has one of those and it tells her how often she is restless. Well, I guess you can cross those things off your list??
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Oct 14, 2019 @ 06:42:09
Then last night I was up from 3.30am… Feel like rubbish now…
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 22:00:20
Wow. I hope you feel better soon. I’m wondering if you are low on iron?? Try eating some red meat and see if that perks you up. 🙂
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 22:41:42
Lisa I’m trying everything. Hope a few blood tests can clear things up xx
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 23:50:53
I hope they do, too. Sending positive vibes your way. 🙂
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Oct 14, 2019 @ 06:41:03
Thank you 💜
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 20:20:52
Hello Sis! Spidey*s quote IS NOT related to you. Take it easy. Never thought the medical crisis hit the UK too. Maybe you should ask Sally (smorgasbordinvitation). This motivating post from whom have to know is dedicated to you too: https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2019/10/11/writers-have-confidence/
Wish you all the best, Michael
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 21:31:52
Thank you Bro 💜
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Oct 14, 2019 @ 10:42:39
💜
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 17:00:04
I have stepped back, paired back and tried to stop beating myself up. Hope you feel better soon x
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 17:38:35
Thanks Orla. 💜
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 16:43:56
Prioritize as best you can – you have an exhausting job that would wear anyone out, so adding the responsibilities of wife and mother – and BLOGGER! – to the mix is more than anyone can handle…
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 16:47:23
You’re telling me, John!
Thank you!
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 15:12:28
Take care dear👍
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 15:42:53
Thanks Shivangi 💜
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 14:44:08
I hope you feel better soon, Sister. Wish you could get an appointment sooner too. Praying that this turns on an upswing for you 🙏🏽❤️
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 15:05:11
Thank you Brother. I’m hoping 💜
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 19:51:33
🙏🏽🙏🏽💜💜
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 13:19:25
🌸🦋
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 13:23:29
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 12:01:16
I think you are right to see the doctor to get checked out and, as others have said, try to rest completely during the half term break.Let yourself sleep as much as your body wants.
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 12:02:29
Thanks Mary. That’s what I’ve been doing at the weekends…
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:27:36
It could be a vitamin B or iron deficiency, Ritu, or it could simply be burnout. Maybe you should take a complete break over the half term and just veg.
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:48:12
I’m going home for a few days. I’ll definitely veg then!
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:27:05
In the first place, you need to feel alive again. I really hope you will have an appointment earlier. I just want you to make sure it is nothing serious. Just in case you lost weight too you need to get an appointment immediately. As you said, maybe it is only a vitamin deficiency but at least then you know.
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:47:46
I’ve definitely not lost weight. I’d love that!
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:51:08
I am actually relieved to hear that, sis! Still hope you are feeling better asap, dear 💖
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:56:28
Just don’t want to be so tired!
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 10:00:36
I can imagine, sis. This is not a life that way. Sending you loving hugs over 💖
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 10:10:04
Hugs are always welcome sis 🤗
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 12:01:56
🤗😘
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 05:52:29
I had similar symptoms..and I was told I have vitamin d deficiency…Taking the supplements helped me a lot
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 07:35:55
I’ve been taking vit d for a couple of years…
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 08:38:29
Then you plz try to get an earlier appointment dear
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:46:58
I’ll try Meena xxx
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 05:33:58
I think, that you are doing the right, Ritu.
Isn’t it possible to get an appointment more fast with your doctor, if you tell them, it is now, you need help and not in a month or so?
Otherwise you may visit the emergency in the weekend. Then they should test your blood and so in same time.
Take good care of yourself.
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 07:35:24
Thanks Irene. That’s the earliest appointment… But I’ll try again…
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 07:46:11
I was just surprised Ritu and thought about, what if one of you were really ill and you needed to see a doctor today? I don’t know UK that well.
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:45:56
There are walk in surgeries where you have to sit and wait, and emergency rooms, but I don’t class this as an emergency.
If you have a child, your go would try and get your child seen asap. Xx
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:53:59
I hear you and thank you for explaining, Ritu.
But it should be possible to ask for an important appointment.
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Oct 13, 2019 @ 09:56:05
There are daily appointments at my surgery that you ring on the day for. They are in the morning. The prebookable one’s are always hard to get quickly, unless you get a cancellation xx
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