The last few weeks have been rough; I've been scrambling at work and barely keeping up at home. I have managed to get back into the pattern of sleeping too little and frantically trying to stay above water. Before completely getting over my previous cold, I managed to pick up a new one, throwing me in a loop of feverish evenings. Spending this weekend at the in-laws didn't help (if I ever need more stress in my life, I know exactly where to find it, dear MIL - thanks!), pushing me into more frantic late-night working after our return.
Result? Raised blood pressure, and, of all things, insomnia. I have been unable to sleep for a few days now, even the drugs don't knock me out. The crazy thoughts that go through a person's head when this sleep deprived. Argh! I don't want to cough any more. I need sleep. And a trauma
cookie chocolate cake.
That, or a kick in a butt to stop doing this to myself. Seriously. I should know better.
8 comments:
(hugs) and a virtual trauma cookie.
Are you working to a defined deadline here, or is this more of a general stress situation? If there's no deadline that you absolutely MUST meet, then maybe a day or two off - hot baths, hot tea, and sleep - is in order. If you're anything like me, you'll feel so much more productive afterwards that you'll easily make up for the "lost" time. And your health (physical and mental) is the most important thing.
If you ARE working to a defined deadline, then I hope it comes and goes in the near future.
Look after yourself
Sorry you're feeling poorly {hugs}.
For you: soup.
by all means - have a cake!
You should definitely have cake and a trauma cookie. I'm sorry that you're not feeling well. I hope that things get better soon!
I agree with Cath, take the time off (if you can) to get well and catch up on sleep. Hopefully that will kick the cycle.
I hope you are feeling better soon!
Thank you all for your concern and wishes of the trauma cookies and cakes! I did have a slice of chocolate cake, and more importantly, a full night of sleep after admitting that I had to ask for more time on one of my tasks. I will also try to take a day to myself this weekend (fingers crossed!).
Cath - All of the above! I have met my definite deadline yesterday, then decided that a smaller, more tentative deadline of this afternoon was not going to be met so I can get a full night of sleep. It is tough to admit I can't do everything, but I am learning that sometimes I have to admit it to myself, and others just might understand.
A.A. - I will definitely be trying the soup soon!
sorry to hear of your bad health. Get back on track soon!
Jennie - thanks! I keep hoping the end of these colds is near.
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