In which I’m not talkin’ about OPEC.
This morning I was walking to work and I realized that I have for the past few weeks felt physically better than I have felt for a similar length of time in years. I was walking along thinking, “I feel like me. Wow. How long has it been since I felt like this for more than a few days in a row?” I used to have such a high-energy physiology (it’s a little like being caffeinated, but without the caffeine. It’s awesome) but for years I’ve just been fatigued most of the damn time.
I think most of my general malaise and fatigue for the past many years has been cycle-related [for the past year, for instance, it’s been two weeks of feeling mostly normal followed by two weeks of near-exhaustion] and this month I just happen to be getting a break, but it sure is nice to feel motivated for more than ten days in a row.
It doesn’t hurt that I got to travel (I love traveling!) and that spring is here (I love warmth!), either.
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stress sucks energy out of me like a vacuum sucks air. i’m always surprised that i don’t fall asleep during exams.
I don’t mind sitting for exams. I get more stressed out by other issues. -m
Well, DUH! You’re walking to work. Exercise be good for you and gives you energy. It also turns your hair blue, but that side effect is worth the benefits.
Really? I LOVE blue hair! -m
So glad to hear you are feeling so much better. I need a solution to my exhaustion levels. I suspect it’s easier than surgery- eating well, exercise, you know the stuff we all hate.
All crunchy hippie, pop psychology, or New Age shit aside, why do we prefer being bad to being good… even when it’s exhausting? Why is healthy so much more boring than fun? -m