19/10/2023
Very relatable - Think it’s so important emotionally and mentally to celebrate every win and achievement you make in daily life and don’t beat yourself up to much for your perceived failures - no ones out there smashing it 24/7 be kind to yourself 😉
I feel like I’m stuck in a loop.
I’ll go through periods of feeling ok, so actually *do* things. Not even necessarily feeling like I’m overdoing things, but trying to get out and about, doing housework etc.
But then before I know it I’ve done too much, then I have a few days/weeks of feeling terrible and trying to rest until I feel better.
Rinse and repeat.
I think sometimes it’s not the *physical* act of doing things, but for me it’s often emotional or mental challenges which tip me over the edge.
I’ve been stuck in this cycle for years, but have felt it even more this last year or so with menopause and family struggles thrown in. I’m not sure whether it’s chronic fatigue, depression, burn-out or something else!!
I’m trying to make adjustments - I’m pretty good at physically pacing myself, but struggle to emotionally regulate myself when there is so much going on.
And there are simply things I *have* to do. I can’t just take a total break.
I also don’t know how to make time for myself with a family to support, and we Home Ed so I don’t get much ‘me’ time! If I do try to plan something (like I was hoping to start yoga classes again) I can’t seem to get over the hurdle of actually making myself go.
Can anyone relate?
Do you have any advice?- what has worked for you to help you to break the cycle?
