Surprised by Post-Exertional Malaise

 

It's strange that I am still surprised by post-exertional malaise at times.  As I lay in bed about 12:30 P.M. -- Yes, that's right--I sleep that late, and it is not unusual.   However, it wasn't always that way.  As I lay there, I could feel the light-headedness as I started to sit up, so I lay there and talked to the dog a few minutes more.  I told myself I could do this:  I could get up.

I made it all the way to the bathroom, my kitchen for a glass of water, and my recliner.  Now, I am sitting here, thinking I need to do a few quiet, easy jobs, or I will feel like my day has slid by.  I know what is wrong, but I really thought I did not do too much yesterday.  

However, I often pay for the day before;  but I think it is worth it, because I can see my house looking more like a pleasant home.  And I want that for myself and my husband.  I may be sick, but I am still a Proverbs 31 woman.  And it is good for me mentally and emotionally when I can accomplish some physical work.  Also, it keeps my muscles working for those of you that think the only way to exercise is in a gym.  

Be assured, I am not putting down gyms.  I have done and enjoyed that too.  But nowadays, that would be a waste of money for me, unless it is to pay for the use of a heated pool.  Unfortunately, there isn't one close enough for me.

Surprised by Post-exertional Malaise -- yes, still surprised, still disappointed when it happens, but I have accepted the reality of my illness, which beats denying it.  So I have peace and I wait it out -- again.  I think I will see if I can round up some of my marbles to get a load of laundry in and think about supper.

^{Proverbs 31: 26-31, King James Version (public domain)}

²⁶ She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

²⁷ She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

²⁸ Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

²⁹ Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

³⁰ Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

³¹ Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.