What Are You Feeling Today? Not Thinking, Rather Feeling! Can You Identify Yours?

[ms spock]

Hey @franciemarnie, what do you define as a solid nap? Because sometimes napping just makes it worse... I think I sleep too long when napping then I have even more trouble getting to sleep at bedtime. What do you find works for a restorative nap that doesn't mess with going to sleep later at night?

It has been suggested to me 20 minutes of napping is the thing in this situation.

 

[EverOnly358]

Hmmm... @franciemarnie, @Ms Spock, I really appreciate your responses. This would actually make a great separate thread... but I'm too tired and unmotivated to start it, LOL! :laugh: (Apologies to all for going off topic here.)

A nap of half an hour or 45 minutes works for me. Longer than an hour I fall into a deep dream sleep and wake groggy and out of sorts, but everyone is different.

See... I'll usually nap for 2 or close to 3 hours, and that's a disaster for me. I'm going to try 20-45 minutes sometime and see how that works. It's just... it's so *bleeping* difficult for me to get to sleep at all... I hate wasting it on 20-45 minutes, if you know what I mean? LOL! :roflmao: But I bet it would really help on some days. For today, I'm thinking about just resting, like you said... laying down and doing too much of nothing. And I do have to say... I *know* part of the problem is that I'm off my regular workout schedule, because I haven't had much energy because of this cold. But I really, really need to get back on track, because nothing helps to get good sleep at night better than sunlight and exercise during the day.

Thanks again for your help, franciemarnie and Ms Spock, you're the best! :joyful:

 

[KP the nut]

I'm feeling happy. My Hubby is home and we have had a lovely couple of days and another planned for tomorrow.

I am lucky to have my life when I think of the alternative. I'm proud of how far I have come over the last 4 years.

 

[BlackbirdSinging]

Sad. I think. Or depressed. I can't tell exactly.

 

[macca]

I am going to try and just do whatever I feel like today, for myself for a change. (I'm always looking after my family rather than myself, but I have a chance today to do what I want).

 

[macca]

Well doing what I like has so far gone a bit wrong. I thought I'd have a nap, and I had a nightmare about the trauma re-enactment play I did as a child, which led into to "the real thing". My worst nightmares are usually about murderers, so I've never dreamt about this before, (I can't bring myself to write it - it starts with "r"). I am badly shaken and emotional, and hyperaroused. Great. I must try to pull myself together, as we are having dinner at McDonald's with my niece, her husband and three kids (I'm only 13 years older than her). We haven't seen them for 6 years, and the only person in my family who knows about the PTSD is her father, my brother.

 

[StarChild]

I'm feeling quite sad, anxious and physically exhausted. I cry a lot these days, but it offers no relief. There are quite a few health problems: Chronically suppurative sinusitis which started to spread in my ears. I experienced some loss of hearing due to the now persisting infections in my ears. And there are repetitive flare-ups combined with fever, heart problems (Mitralvalve insufficiency), oedema in lungs, legs and so on. Oh and asthma because of several allergic reactions.

On days like this with also disturbed sleep on top of it, I deeply fear, that I won't ever be able again, to physically recover and do sport like I loved to do, such as walking 10 to 15 km per day, ride my bicycle for several hours, or do scuba diving which I really miss the most! Despite my 47 years I feel trapped in a more and more becoming useless body. Oh how I wish I could dive again and explore lakes and the wonderful sea. I had to put my diving equipment out of my sight, for I couldn't stand the longing anymore. I'm so very sad and at the same time angry with myself!

 

[KP the nut]

@SweetLullaby try to do some self care.

Maybe when you feel a little better look at alternatives.

ride my bicycle for several hours

I bought an electric bike (okay, I'm scared of it :unsure:) but it has 3 power settings, no assist - pure pedalling, half power - a little pedalling required and full power - requires little to no pedalling. A bike like this would still give you the freedom to cycle but you kick in the power as you need it.

I'm feeling happy and calm. I have had a lovely weekend with my Hubby before he goes away again on Tuesday.

 

[EverOnly358]

I'm feeling a little tired, but basically okay. :smug:

But I'm really sick and tired of PTSD. :mad: Really, really. I'm lacking my usual positive feelings and hope today. PTSD is just feeling like a life sentence, which, it kinda sorta is, but some days I'm much more positive about being able to manage things well enough for PTSD not to be on my mind all the time. :confused:

@SweetLullaby, I really relate to this sentence of yours today... "I'm so very sad and at the same time angry with myself!" I'm so sorry you're feeling so poorly, truly I am. I hear what you're saying. I hope you feel better when you're able to at least get some good sleep. :hug:

 

[Britt.f7]

I am feeling better today. Both physically and mentally. This is good after a week or so of a miserable cold. Kind of makes the rest crappy. I almost didn't feel like getting out of bed today, because I slept really lightly last night, so I stayed in a little longer and that helped my mood.

 

[franciemarnie]

I am unsure how I am feeling. Tired. Physically drained. Maybe annoyed with the fatigue. There are things I'd like to do but it's a struggle yet I am not so tired I can comfortably do nothing. I will meditate and see what's up. Hopeful though. Hope is there underneath the fatigue along with impatience with the tiredness.

 

[KP the nut]

I'm feeling happy.

Our family has just been approved for entry to the USA for our holiday.