Cranky, no feeling good icky day

IrishDreamer

Okay, SOOOOO I'm not in the best of moods, and I have run out of people to vent to... so here I am! Lol.

I'm exhausted. I wake up every night/morning at like 3:30-4:00 and am wide the eff awake. I can kinda lay there and be half asleepish...but it's terrible, by around 5:00 in the afternoon - I just want  to crash hardcore.

Add on top of that my back is all out of wack and the cold isn't helping my joints any. I finally broke down and scheduled a chiro appointment for next friday. YAY!

I tweaked my wrist a few weeks ago, and BF keeps harping on me to stop using it outside of work. The bad part?? It's my right hand, aaaand I'm right handed. This means, No crocheting, no craftiness, no DIYness, no laptop at home, no video games at home. He yells at me that it's just going to keep getting worse. I know he is right, but I'm not the type of person that can just sit and watch tv. I have to be doing something. Plus, I'm not done with my SS, nor the 10+ scarves I need to start and finish before Christmas!! On top of the blanket I was supposed to do for my nephew. ARGH!!! It's driving me batty!! If I only watch tv at night (not doing something else in the process) I get really sleepy, really quickly. The problem?? I already have issues sleeping all night. Going to bed earlier would just make it worse!!

Alright...that's enough of my ranting and rambling. Work has been hectic since the holiday and I'm just feeling a little overwhelmed right now. Thank you ladies for listening to me!

So what do you do when you're having a "cranky, no feeling good, icky day"? Help me get over this

Bowlingchick825

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[QUOTE]<3 So what do you do when you're having a "cranky, no feeling good, icky day"? Help me get over this :)
Posted by IrishDreamer[/QUOTE]

When I was working, especially during the winter, I'd go to work in my comfyiest warmest cosyiest sweater and a pair of nice sweat pants (that look like work pants) and sit in my chair at my desk in such a way that I was extremely comfortable. 

I also would drink coffee and try to walk around a little, stretching my arms and legs to get my mood up.  Oh and playing my favorite cd at almost full blast in the car on the way into work also helped.

HTH.

MtlBride12

I was having one of those days yesterday. BF tried to cheer me up but it just wouldn't help, in the end I went to bed grumpy and I'm feeling slightly better today.

When I'm having those off days I try and get out for a run - your ticker says you do yoga, maybe you could go to a nice relaxing class (and skip the downwards dog because of your wrist)? It helps to get some endorphins etc going and might wear you out a bit so you can sleep.

Other ideas, go pick up a good book (Hunger Games maybe?), or get your BF to go do some shopping with you and he can carry the bags That way you can finish your SS and maybe find an alternative to the 10 scarfs so you aren't as pressured to get them done. It's hard when we have a list of things we want to get done and can't for whatever reason, but you have to take care of yourself and get that wrist healed up. Hope it goes quickly!

DanieKA

Sorry you're having one of those days. I tend to retreat into my own world when I am havinga very bad no good day. Similar to bowlingchick, I out myself in my most comfortable/oversized clothes and just veg out. I either read or watch mindless tv until I'm over it. When working I just avoid everyone like the plague, i-pod earplugs in place.

Might not be the best advice, but I hope you feel better soon!

Swazzle

Aww Irish I'm sorry you're having such a shiitty day

When I'm having one of those I treat myself to something yummy & drink wine!

lennonkdc

**Hugs** I'm sorry you are having a cruddy day Irish. Whenever I am feeling cruddy I like to treat myself with a fancy coffee drink, or a glass (or 2) of wine and some yummy cheese. Yoga is good if you can baby your sore wrist, and it will help with the sleeping. Also, any herbal tea with valerian root should help get you sleeping through the night. 

lunarsongbird

I take a bath or shower when I'm feeling cranky.

Also- you might find this to be an interesting read:
http://www.tcmpage.com/hpinsomnia.html

Traditional Chinese Medicine says that people who wake up at around 3 AM in the morning (like myself, as well)- have Liver Chi Stagnation.

https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/The+Liver+and+Liver+Qi+Stagnation

You might want to try incorporating these items into your diet for giggles:

• Garlic
• Turmeric
• Cherries
• Chicken
• Tofu
• Mustard seed
• Squash
• Sweet potato
• Red and black dates
• Caraway seed
• Spearmint
• Oregano
• Red bean
• Sweet basil
• Saffron

Also- I read when I'm tired of watching tv.

ravenray

*hugs*   I love you!  You can get through this day!  I  read when I need some down time, or nap.  Or shower. 

Elle1036

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[QUOTE] So what do you do when you're having a "cranky, no feeling good, icky day"? Help me get over this :)
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</div><div>Eat.  Unfortunately.</div><div>
</div><div>Sorry you're having a rough day, Irish.  I understand how much back pain and lack of sleep can affect your mood.

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