I did some reading earlier today about this fatigue feeling I’ve experienced since that fateful day, last month, when my personal fuel injector went a little haywire. There are times when I feel like I REALLY need a nap. And, over the course of my life, I haven’t been what you would call a napping kind of guy. So, I’ve been dealing with a feeling of guilt for not being able to keep going the way I typically do.
Turns out the fatigue feeling is “normal.”
Yay! I’m normal. I know let’s not get carried away right?
Anyway…
Since the stroke I’ve had to readjust my focus on work. In a way it’s been a very good thing because my focus has returned to voice work instead of other more physical endeavors. Voice work is something I did several years back before I had to deal with respiratory issues. Yeesh, I sure sound like a geezer. No comments from the peanut gallery.
But I’ve discovered that even sitting in front of my computer, hands on the keyboard, and talking into my studio microphone, for even a little while, can tire me out as though I had lifted weights for an hour. And that’s disheartening to say the least.
Here’s part of what I read, this morning, in an article about this effect.
~ Your fatigue feeling can be an overwhelming tiredness and lack of energy that can occur after a stroke. It’s different from the normal tiredness you might experience after a long day or a strenuous activity.
Post-stroke fatigue can be persistent and may not always improve with rest.
This type of fatigue can affect you both physically and mentally. You might find it challenging to carry out everyday tasks or engage in activities you once enjoyed. It’s important to recognize that post-stroke fatigue is a real symptom and not a sign of laziness or lack of motivation. ~`
Seriously, I sure was glad to read that last phrase.
“…not a sign of laziness or lack of motivation.”
If you’ve dealt with some head drama, stroke, or other brain related uncommon stress, maybe you can relate to all this. And you and I need to remember to give ourselves some grace. Of course, that doesn’t mean we can use it as an excuse to slow down and back off for good. But it’s important to acknowledge that recovery takes more time than you probably prefer. I know it’s certainly going much slower than I would like. But I’m sure glad to be here and glad to be able to talk about it with you.
Now, as soon as I get this next nap out of the way, I look forward to continuing the good fight.
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