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I hate SAD.

Sunday, I couldn't stay awake. As in, literally. You know that groggy feeling you get when you're really _really_ tired and literally can't keep your eyes open? Yeah, that. Thing is though, I'd had a night's sleep. I'd had 15 _hours_ sleep. I couldn't stay awake through our gaming session and kept dipping in and out as energy came and went. I then went home and, you guessed it, slept.

Yesderday was slightly better, I could at least stay awake, and made it to the interactive where I had some fun playing a crazy mage. During the day I made some headway on costume, but again the exhaustion is just below the surface. My back aches, my muscles are all chainmail-sore (you know, sore like you've been in chain for three days) and my hands are weak, numb and shaky.

Then, last night, I suddenly went ice cold. As in, shivering and teeth chattering while indoors. I wrapped a blanket around myself but it didn't help. It was like my body literally had no reserves of heat to warm me up. Luckily, being at number 10, Wol was on hand to provide tea, and Robbie was on hand to say silly things and make me laugh. I just laughed too much... and kept on laughing until I was insensible and my eyes were streaming with tears. I have no idea. I eventually calmed down.

Today I've had a full night (and half the days) sleep, but I am still knackered. Sore, achey, numb and shaky. Could happily sleep till May. Won't though, as I have costume to make, a dress to alter and an adventure to write for Saturday.

Here's hoping I can STAY AWAKE and not fuck up and run off in a fit of depression.

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oxfordgirl From: [info]oxfordgirl Date: February 17th, 2009 01:56 pm (UTC) (Link)
Oh hellfire! This sounds like a total bind.

Are you absolutely certain it's SAD and not influenza? Because the entire thing (emotional symptoms included) sounds remarkably similar to the bout of HORRORFLU that I had in December...
mistress_helly From: [info]mistress_helly Date: February 17th, 2009 02:07 pm (UTC) (Link)
No, it's definately SAD, I get it most years. It got worse after I picked up some bug in Israel that made me weaker anyway.

It's just a waiting game now, in a month or so it'll be improving.
oxfordgirl From: [info]oxfordgirl Date: February 17th, 2009 02:08 pm (UTC) (Link)
That sucks putrefying ass! :( You get this every year? My sincerest sympathies.
sarahfeeney From: [info]sarahfeeney Date: February 17th, 2009 02:05 pm (UTC) (Link)
I'm with Oxford on that one - I felt like that earlier last week and lo and behold have a really nasty virus currently to show for it.
ed_fortune From: [info]ed_fortune Date: February 17th, 2009 02:40 pm (UTC) (Link)
*rugby tackle hug*

Does getting outside for a bit help, or are you an indoors person?
mistress_helly From: [info]mistress_helly Date: February 17th, 2009 02:47 pm (UTC) (Link)
Going outside does help a bit, supposedly. More sunlight is better, it's just so damn cold. Also, one of the effects SAD has on me is make me not want to go outside. (stupid condition, it's self-perpetuating!)

I currently have several friends who are bugging me daily to go outside or to go round their houses for a bit, so I am getting out and about even when I don't want to.

ed_fortune From: [info]ed_fortune Date: February 17th, 2009 02:49 pm (UTC) (Link)
I find I get glum if I don't see the sea, or at least get a nice long walk in me, I sort of know what you mean.

Thank Goodness that February's almost over.
invisible_al From: [info]invisible_al Date: February 17th, 2009 02:47 pm (UTC) (Link)
Bugger *hugs* I know how much just simple insomnia can screw things up, what you have sounds horrible.

Have you tried getting a light box sorted for you, to see if that helps with the SAD?
the_pale_queen From: [info]the_pale_queen Date: February 17th, 2009 07:50 pm (UTC) (Link)
I've had horrific virus with the exact same symptoms, including horrific emotional insanity. If you make headway against this every year, I have great, great respect for you. I know it's currently making me want to beat my own head in with a spoon.
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