I understand. We all do it - over do it that is. I was thinking this afternoon, if I had a burst of energy just to ride my bicycle for 30 glorious minutes that I would and pay the price later. But, that is not the wisest thing. Sometimes when I over do, I am down for days.

I hope you bounce back very quickly. Only an MGer can visualize and understand the "jelly legs nose dive" and see you laying against the tire of your truck! :-)

I hope you can work out like that! Let's HOPE for the best!

Barbel

Thanks Barbel

I still overdo it, even in the state I am in now. One of my sisters says, "We are over achievers, and sometimes we're just going to overdo it", and when I want a special outing, she presses people not to stop me. I believe I kept my health in most dire conditions because of my tendency to push. There are prices to pay, of course, but you can't beat yourself up over it. It's a time to try to learn and make adjustments. :)

Oh, I can so relate! The other day, I was feeling great and so I cleaned the whole house. Then I couldn't walk properly for two days afterand guess what? The house got dirty again pretty quickly when I was too floppy to pick up again! :) Hang in there, and don't be too hard on yourself!

u guys

Sorry to hear
Just part of the journey.

We all tend to do what we enjoy when we feel good.
I remember after I had my crisis I was so happy to cook and believe it or not...do dishes for my family.
I cooked and did dishes all weekend.
That Monday I was literally in pain and parts of my arms were numb.
I honestly thought I had permently lost the use of them
Needless to say.....I recovered.
Glad you were able to lift the weights.

Hi everybody, for me that is the hardest thing to cope with. from having a full life to no life but still doing way to much. I haven't been able to wrap my brain around it as of yet. Im a newbee!! Jen

I do the same thing. It's just so hard not to do what you feel like doing, when you have denied yourself for so long. I have overdone and got by with it a time or two, but mostly not.

What is so frustrating is that it doesn't feel that bad while you are overdoing at whatever the activity is! Then it hits you... I had a great weekend trip last weekend, but we didn't get home until midnight Monday night and I had to go to work on Tuesday. I've been coming home from work and just crashing ever since. Well, not literally crashing--my car is still ok :)
-Pat

Matthew when I have a burst of energy I get down right giddy about it and don't want that time to stop....so it is very easy to overdo.
I enjoy the feeling of doing again....Kind of like an addiction of sorts...but to something that definitely increases endorphins and good feelings so is hard to stop.

I do best with rests interspersed with activity but the challenge sometimes is remembering to do that when I have a good day.
Hope you recover soon and can have more of the episodes of energy. Mine almost always are in the mornings...Marie

Marie

Well I am on my feet this morning my gait was dreadful, but I managed to get it together. I have been a real downer because my Seabee carrier is ending but I am starting to realize that makes matters way worse. I am fighting with the VA like most vets do I guess.
I have applied for a couple jobs and have follow up interviews. The scary part as we all know is can I perform. My resume looks good #%$#%$# MG. That was Navy talk lol

Hi Mathew,

I've had mg for 4 years and am still learning. After 3 years of struggling thru the recession my business is really busy. It's exciting and I love the fast pace, but the truth is, it's not good for my mg or my overall health. So, it's taken me awhile to realize, it's time for me to try to sell it. I'm trying to look at it as being a positive thing. Time for a new chapter in my life to find balance in my life. To explore new options, go to yoga classes , exercise , rest, spend more time with friends and family, volunteer, etc. and work part -time as a consultant.. Right now, even with my mg under control, I only have the energy to work , have dinner and go to bed. My weekends are shopping, cleaning and resting up for the next week.. I'm just thankful that mg is treatable and I have option and choices. My mg isn't going away, but I'm hopeful that these changes will lead to higher quality of life. Things will work out for you. You have a good attitude.

Judith

I have said this a hundred times or more but I will say it again, I think that snowflakes (Mgers) are over achievers and perfectionists on the whole. It seems like we all have a problem figuring out when to stop so I suspect many of us are workaholics at heart, as well.

I wish I could figure this out too. It's so very hard to know when you've hit you capacity when you are feeling good.

Oh how I hate the jelly legs nose dive. That's the worst feeling when you were feeling so good before hand. I hope you get your land legs back. Maybe next time cut that time in half so that you don't over do it. Now, if I could just figure out how to follow my own advice... lol.

Have a good weekend everyone.
Angie

Jen
Sorry to hear you have to deal with it.
I it is hard going to 0 in your life. Eventually you will add things back and you will do so by adding the most important things first. It will get better.
It is just really really slow.
After my thymectomy they said it would take a year or so to feel better.
That sounded like such a long time. They said the same about cellcept,
But I did get a new life and years later actually don't really see the decease that much as bad anymore,
I will admit,,,,many days I look back on my life and remember going up and down steps and carrying kids,,,,but other than that life is good.
You're old life will go but you will have a new one and most likely it will give you more peace.