That sounds all familiar. Everyday you find our something you could do yesterday kills you today...so I just try and find anything I mean anything that I can do . I know the list is very short but you might find something you can do. When I'm having a real bad day I listen to meditation music and just try to leave my body and do deep breathing (no im not on anything). Meditation does really help. I'm sorry I really do know how you feel. I know sometimes it just sucks

Has to be swimming! Exercise without the exhaustion.

I listen to music with headphones or read. I also work on my genealogy projects which I find absorbing. They take me to another time and place as I chip away at my ancestors lives.

Thanks for the suggestions. Oh meditation... how can something that's so helpful be so hard to make myself do, especially when I'm anxious and need it the most?!

Hi dandelion, I know what you mean about meditation lol I've been thinking the same thing how can something that's so helpful be so hard. I've been in need of meditation myself. I think I'm getting close to it, it used to be easier in my teen years & now with all the years of crazyiness back in my thirties it's really hard to get back to. One of my doctors told me it took her 4 years before she was able to meditate & then she finally got there. I'm gonna keep you in my prayers. Im gonna pray that we can do this :)

Sending you peaceful vibes and a hug :)

I have a coloring app on my ipad mini called recolor. It's easier on the hands than coloring with pencils etc.

I have a hard time resting..I get sensory overload and it's awful when my body and my mind are needing quiet and rest. I'm very interested in how you all find your restful place. .. Sometimes I can draw and I feel some relief. Reading helps too. The other day I was so overwhelmed by pain and mental stress that I stayed in my room all day and that really helped!

Thanks to everyone who shares their experiences on here..It helps to know I'm not alone

I crochet to relax many times. It does make my hands hurt, so I don't do it for long. I used to like to read but find that hard lately and at times can't see well enough to do it. I listen to a lot of music. There are times when classic rock is what I need and others when it is classic, like Pachelbel. However, one thing I do most often is use my hot tub or take an Epsom Salt bath with lavender.

I hope you find somethings that work for you.

Coloring books, crossword puzzles, word find, board games (hubby and I like to play), other games, acrylic painting, movies (either netflix, redbox or other), search recipes or recipe ideas, listen to music, play ukulele, skype a friend, play with a pet, relax on the porch with a hot beverage, look up funny animal videos, and more.

I built a custom laptop stand so that I can do some writing, reading and Netflix while lying down. I usually need about 8-10 hours of not moving in order to relax. I enjoy woodworking and working on my home, but can only do that 2-3 hours a day before the debilitating pain sets in.