push-crash cycle

More or less just venting, so frustrated:

I thought I had a better handle on this push-crash thing, but yesterday I felt good and pushed too hard apparently b/c I feel like I have been hit by a truck today. Can't stop shaking, headache, stomach ache, etc. I did a lot yesterday but felt like I was resting between activities, and never felt that bad while I was doing stuff. Wish I could get a better idea of what I can and cant do.   I've always had health issues since I was 8 or so, but I've always been able to push through so this is really tough!

Thanks for "listening"

Jamie

I have had so many tests done...ugh! I can't remember them all but I know my thyroid, adrenals, and lyme tests all came back fine. My blood counts and electrolytes were fine. Kidney/liver panels fine.
I did test positive for HHV-6 (chronic), and I am currently being treated for that though the treatment seems to be making me feel worse. Diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome due to the HHV-6.

Jamie

Hi Jewelrylady.
I remember being where you are with my post polio syndrome (13 yrs ago). It was aweful so my heart goes out to you. I crashed so often, cried so often and sometimes wanted to give up.
I decided to focus ONLY on getting better and started to ignore the symptoms in that I refused to allow them to be in my thoughts.
I sent for Tony Robbins CD's called "Personal Power". OMG...they changed my life and I know they have changed many others who 'get in their own heads' too much. How does it change you? You learn how to fall totally in love with yourself, symptoms and all!! THEN....you begin to focus on you and what your, special, unique body needs to heal. You ignore what others say and only listen to YOUR body and YOUR symptoms....they will tell you exactly what to do, Doctors, as hard as they try, cannot do that.
I learned to be super kind to me and rest before I needed to.
Tony was just the beginning but you have to start somewhere. It will take a few years but the results will blow you away. I no longer have those days and know how to eleviate symptoms as they show up.
Do I overdo it sometimes? yes, but it's ok because in a couple of days......all will be well.
Please think about going that route....seriously, it is the ONLY thing that works and you don't want to be on dangerous medications forever. They will hurt you in the worse way, believe me.
Hugs and best wishes to you....
Sue