feeling shattered

Feeling so tired this weekend - shattered even. No energy for anything, I just want to crawl back into bed. I really struggle on the weekends. I push myself all week to get through work etc and I usually cop it on the weekend. My body just feels so heavy and exhausted yet I hate the thought of just sleeping through the weekend - it feels like such a waste. I often find sleeping in makes things worse as well but I'm just so tired. I can't be bothered going anywhere, doing anything or seeing anyone. I will push myself to go to a body balance class at the gym later this morning as I know that will help stretch out my neck and help me forget about the pain for an hour or so. Other than that I don't think there's much else I'll do today. How does everyone else deal with the exhaustion factor? Sometimes I wonder how much pain my body can really cope with. I feel jealous of my family and those around that seem to have not a care in the world. Sometimes they complain of an odd headache or sore neck and I struggle to have sympathy for them. Try living a week in my shoes! I know that sounds mean but they really have no idea.

I've had 3 migraines in the last 10 days and my neck/shoulder pain is getting worse. I tried a new triptan last week - Maxalt. It seemed to help 2 of the migraines but when I got to the third migraine, I didn't take it as figured I was close to the limit. I'm so scared of becoming addicted to this stuff I decided not to take anything. A script only comes with 4 tablets and that's supposed to last 4 weeks or something.

I had a massage at my Naturopaths clinic yesterday and that lifted my mood and relieved some pain but already this morning its all coming back. I struggle being on my own and dealing with that isolation feeling but at the same time I have no energy for anyone else. The psychologist I'm seeing has suggested speed dating or something to try and boost my social life but I have no energy for that. I can see where he's coming from and I do crave social interaction but at the same time i'm just exhausted and the thought of going out during the week after work makes me feel even worse. I push myself all day and when I get home in the evenings I just collapse - eat dinner, watch TV then off to bed early. I'm so thankful this forum exists - a place I can talk to people without having to go out. Anyway I've rambed enough - just good to get some of this stuff out of my head so thanks.

Lissy

Hi Lissy, so sorry to hear you're feeling so down and exhausted. Do you suffer from depression? I know migraines are enough to make anybody feel depressed, but it sounds a little bit like depression to me. I've never suffered from it myself but I know people who do.

Sorry I don't have any words of advice, just want you to know that we care about you and hope your spirits lift soon and your headaches ease up.

{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}

Thanks Ruth. I haven't been formally labelled with depression but yes, I feel it is a factor since I developed these migraines. I never used to feel this way but the last year has been so hard. I struggle to cope with their debilitating effect which is why I've started seeing a Psychologist. Hopefully he can help me find something to help me cope as I don't like feeling this way. Still trying the meditation but I'm not really strong enough to do it when in Pain.