I’m having one of those today. I was restless last night, didn’t sleep well, then this morning I woke with a headache and a general feeling of lethargy. I would have been perfectly happy to curl up in bed and read a good book today, instead I have responsibilities to my husband, our pets, and our home so I am up and taking care of things. But, I am only doing those things that absolutely have to happen and am taking rest breaks regularly. I am allowing myself to have that low energy day and recharge so I will be able to face tomorrow at full power.

The first thing I did when I realized I wasn’t feeling great was to tell my husband. He needs to know why I am not as attentive and understand that I may need his help more than normal today. He is going to notice that I am acting differently, I want him to know why and not think it is something he has done. Actually, he has lots of ups and downs with his energy levels thanks to his PD so this is a time when he can really relate to what I am feeling.

Making it through today may mean leftovers from the freezer for lunch and take out for dinner, but that is okay. I could try to push myself and ignore what my body is saying but, from experience, all that will do is prolong my recovery from whatever is causing this. I will put off as much as I can today with the hope that tomorrow will be a stronger day for me. And it it’s not, oh well, who says I can’t take two easy days in a row as long as my husband is safe, fed and happy?