Sometimes, I crash like that too... about once or twice a month.

Have you had the following tested recently: your thyroid, vitamin D level, magnesium level, iron level? These are all things that I think of because I was affected by each (hyper thyroid), causing quite a drain on my energy.

I too try to keep a good attitude, and I appreciate how difficult that is some days. That's great that you've joined a gym and are working out, but hopefully, you've started slowly. Better to ease your way into a workout routine and progressively add to it.

Light therapy may help. Costco has one available right now for $50. It helps with mood and energy. This one has adjustable intensity so you can adjust it for your particular needs. Or, take a look on Amazon for something.

I have done this in the past but I find if that I am not up early enough, it interferes with my ability to rest/sleep when I need to. Too much energy can also be a bad thing when living with FMS.

Honestly, there are just times when you need to let your body rest. I'm in a slump right now and just letting it run its course. Beating myself up about it isn't helpful or productive. I focus on being grateful and just roll with it.

I hope that my comments are helpful to you. Take care.

Here is a link:

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Me, LOTS OF COFFEE! I start my day by dragging myself from the bed to the coffee maker. 2 LARGE MUGS then I get ready. Next Coke Cola 1 bottle. Little later, tea & more coffee. Is this bad, of course, and I know it but I take extra calcium to hopefully off set the caffeine damage to the bod.

Using caffeine, chocolate and any other stimulant is not the best idea. When your blood sugar tanks, it is really hard to recover.

You are better served to eat very small meals of high protein throughout the day to keep your blood sugar stable.

And, if you have not had a sleep study done, I recommend it. Fibromyalgia interrupts the deep sleep cycle with short bursts of high intensity brain activity. Your muscles require deep sleep in order to repair themselves from the days activities. No deep sleep means higher levels of pain. You may be sleeping a lot but not getting the restorative sleep needed. Take care.

I often sleep 12-15 hours and lose my days also.

I take loads of Bcomplex vitamins. They really help for me. I take one in the morning and one in the afternoon like 2-3 to help me out with the afternoon lull.

I have slept a lot after an episode. Hope it made you feel a bit better.

Thanks everyone for responding. I just had my blood work done and I am vitamin deficient in B & D . I am taking vitamin 12 injections and vitamin D3. My new Dr. tested me for allergies and I am severally allergic to corn (including popcorn) and chocolate!! I have a few moderate allergies to seafood. I have not had any corn products or chocolate for a few weeks and that is supposed to help with inflammation in my body.
I will try the light therapy thanks for the information and the link and I will try not to be so hard on myself. I just despise crashing, I missed my daughter's first volleyball game because I was sleeping.