feel collapse might be coming on, but not sure if i'm just being wimpy

I think it may be wise to trust your instincts. When I've overdone it I start to feel sort of panicked because the fatigue hits me hard the next day and for a few days afterwards. If you feel overwhelmed, my advice would be to give yourself a break, spend time doing quiet activities like reading or sewing or whatever you enjoy. Be kind to yourself. :)

Pasara, I know for myself I have to really try to pace myself. I know that a lot of times I make the mistake when I start feeling better of going overboard and doing too much, partly because I think I feel like I have to make up for lost time. When I do this I always crash. But then there are times I crash and I have no idea why. I read somewhere about something called a 10% rule that says to slowly increase your activity by 10% each week if you are up to it. So if you swam for 10 minutes a day this week, you could increase next week to 11 minutes if you felt up to it - that way you don't add too much at once. If you feel like you are crashing, I think it's best to take a few days and rest up so that hopefully it won't take you too long to recover. I know for myself if I keep pushing myself through my fatigue I really crash. I hope this is just a minor setback for you and that you are feeling better soon. Take care Take care Diagnosis:  UCTD (lupus) 2006; Raynauds 2006; Sjogren's 2006; lupus symptoms began 2003; CFS 1991; Mono 1985 Meds:  Plaquenil 400mg; Prednisone 5-10mg; Tramadol 100mg 3-4x daily; Amitriptyline 10mg ; Neurontin 300mg; Prevacid; Steriod Cream and Mouth Rinse for tongue and mouth ulcers; Hydrocodone 5/500 prn for severe pain; Restasis eye drops   Clickable:   LUPUS INFORMATION & LUPUS RESOURCES . Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: https://www.healingwell.com/donate/