Not feeling 100% what would you do today, if you were me?

[Pickthrough]

I've been struggling for a while, lost my omph! Probably a combination of menopause and bereavement.

I live alone and work term time. I don't do particularly well in the warm weather, never have.

I'd planned to use the summer to get on top of all the things that don't get done in term time, but have struggled to motivate myself. I have though been exercising, seeing friends and having adventures.

I didn't feel great last night. Sent BF home early because I was feeling queasy and just wanted my bed (which he was absolutely fine about, would have stayed to "look after" me if I wanted).

This morning I just feel wacked. Whole body aches and the queasiness is still there. I don't feel ill as such, but wiped out.

My plan for the day was a walk, yoga, coffee with a friend, some jobs and a film with BF later.

Atm, I'm still in bed.

Best to stay here or I'll feel better if I make myself get up and out?!

If you've been feeling nauseous I wouldn't go too far from home! 💕

I could have written similar myself.

Cut right back on what you plan to do. Give yourself permission to just chill in bed if you want to. See either friend or BF, but not both. Go for a walk if it will help, but if it won’t just sit in the fresh air for a half hour, maybe in the evening when it’s cooler.

I hope you feel better soon. Be kind to yourself.

You sound a tad poorly, m'dear. I think being kind to yourself, having an at home day, with very gentle foods, and lots of fluids, would be the best thing for you.

And not mentally beating yourself up about it, while you're at it!

I'm very much the same, down to the menopause and dodgy tummy. I had so many plans for this week, and I've had to let them go, because otherwise I'll get myself in a right state, trying to soldier on through, in the heat. And really, for what? Then my inner critic will beat me up for THAT!!!

I don't feel like I'll actually be sick, just a bit queasy.

Cancel Yoga and coffee. Do what you feel like now (stay in bed/move to sofa/have a bath). Do the walk later if you feel like it. See later on about BF or film.

I think particularly on MN there’s so much guilt around not ‘making yourself feel better’ and getting out of bed, cracking on, getting some fresh air, doing some exercise, being at least a bit productive etc.
you’ve been doing all that though and you’re still struggling, and now you’re sick too. Why not try something else, just rest.

Listen to your body.

Mine is a massive drama queen and needs more frequent down time than it gets. Cancel everything and rest, or walk if you want fresh air.