Oh ugh

[cupcake_goth]

Y'know how I was complaining yesterday about feeling awful. Today is worse. I feel like I am fighting off the flu combined with a couple weeks of insomnia. Neither of which is true, but that's what it feels like.

I know one of the causes: I've recently added another antibiotic to the medication regime, and that has spiked a herxheimer reaction. So I'm doing what I can to get the toxins out of my system. But understanding what is going on doesn't make it any easier.

I had two different birthday parties to attend today - that's not happening. I'm hoping I'll have enough energy to get some writing done tonight, or embroider more Cranky!Bloomers for next weekend's Mourning Market. But I'm trying to remind myself that I don't HAVE to do those things, and that rest is just as important as Getting Things Done. Let's see if I listen to myself, shall we?

Comments

[blackrosemortal.livejournal.com]

Hope rest, relax and getting rid of toxins help a bit. Pushing oneself when completely exhausted and feeling ill seems to be a habit of many people I know. Self included

[staxxy.livejournal.com]

maybe the weather has a bit to do with it. You have described how I feel today *exactly*. Like I am fighting off the flu and haven't been able to sleep for the last few weeks. Even though I have slept.

you should take a nap if you can.

[amy37.livejournal.com]

Self-care, lady. It's the right thing to do.

[bork.livejournal.com]

Yup. Self care. I'm skipping s housewarmig after the soccer game because all my drugged-ass self can tolerate now is sipping coffee and laughing hysterically at the TV.

[tinkerbell86ca.livejournal.com]

You are feeling that icky as well?

I feel your pain!

Take care, drink some tea, watch some silly movies, and feel better soon!

[blasphemina.livejournal.com]

Feel better :(

[leenerella]

Take some comfort in knowing that this reaction means the antibiotics are working! I know that feeling, and it can feel worse than the original illness, but it passes... lemon juice and water is a good cleanser, and I'm wondering if milk thistle is good for the liver part. (But best to ask a pro, of course.)

Rest triumphantly!