edgygirl Posted November 13, 2015 Posted November 13, 2015 So I had a really hard year as someone very dear in my family had an illness and went through tough treatment. They are doing better now. But I am left exhausted, no energy (emotional nor physical) and I just feel drained although it started months ago and we're in a better phase now overall. Treatment will take 6 more months but the worst is over. I don't live in the same country so I just give emotional support through Skype etc., and do not play a daily caregiver role. I went to that country for a few months there to give support. I've been back since July but still, I'm drained emotionally. It almost feels like a form of PTSD. I'm starting a new demanding job in about a week. What can I do during this next week to try and gain a little of my energy back? I'm really afraid to start on this job and not be as strong as I hope to be. I still feel fragile. I am seeing a counselor for the last 2 weeks but not obviously it was not enough time to help me. Any suggestions on how I can regain a little emotional/physical energy?
angel.eyes Posted November 14, 2015 Posted November 14, 2015 I'm sorry to hear. It's good that your relative is over the worst of it. Exercise. Meditate. Socialize with your friends. Get out in nature. What normally brings you joy?
Author edgygirl Posted November 14, 2015 Author Posted November 14, 2015 Thank you angel.eyes. That's the thing... the things I really enjoy are more solitary, as listening to music, reading, etc. Which probably doesn't help. Don't really enjoy exercising and nature, not that outdoorsy (I understand the suggestion though!). Although I'm an extrovert, for some reason I don't feel socializing would help me gain back energy. I don't want to have to be "fun" for people - that's what people usually expect from me, being an extrovert. The meditation part, definitely - been meaning to try that for a while, maybe that's the right time. Maybe some yoga too. I am wondering what kind of rating style also can help me recover. I'm sorry to hear. It's good that your relative is over the worst of it. Exercise. Meditate. Socialize with your friends. Get out in nature. What normally brings you joy?
truthtripper Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 Add about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of camu camu powder to your diet each day. You can get it from any health food store. It really helps me when I'm low in energy.
Author edgygirl Posted November 16, 2015 Author Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks truthtripper, will check it out and do some research, never heard about it. Add about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of camu camu powder to your diet each day. You can get it from any health food store. It really helps me when I'm low in energy.
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