Saturday, March 23, 2013

Exhaustion


Whenever I have a break from school, I find out how much exhaustion I have barely held in check. Often, I get sick. If I don't, I want to sleep for days.

Today, I'm not sick. But I have had a headache off and on, and I'm tired. I made the mistake of not taking the day off to rest. So, I'm grumpier and touchier than I should be. My friend and husband are being understanding, probably more than I deserve.

Note to self: try to remember that the chances of being a raging bitch are dramatically increased. Take a rest day.

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  1. I soooooooo know this feeling. We were looking at a time to schedule a get-away and I realized I cannot for the next couple of weeks even though we have days off that would otherwise work. I will power through. And then collapse. But at least I have this break coming up (starting Tuesday) to power through some of what needs done.
    Get some rest, roomie. It'll be better after that.

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    1. I'm planning to power through a few key things this week to get somewhat caught up. I should have rested. But the day ended up much better than it started. By dinner, my mood had pretty dramatically improved.

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  2. Sorry I was my normal PITA self about your post. The humor was way too dry for today. :-P And besides, you must be a saint since you put up with Eric all the time! :-)

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    1. I got over it. I think posting about how I felt helped me be a little less cranky, too.

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  3. This is so true. I don't know how many Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks I would end up sick...like I put it on hold until I had time to be sick. At least you recognize it and know that you need to get some rest. Jackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/

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    1. I think we do put it on hold. How many times have you found yourself saying "I can't get sick this week because..." during the year? I say it ALL the time!

      Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)

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  4. I always feel like I am running a marathon each semester (I teach at a university) and the day after my final grades are due, I sleep. I know exactly what you are talking about.

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    1. It's our rhythm of the year: run like hell, sleep, plan, repeat. ;)

      Thanks for coming by to share and comment.

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  5. it's called teacher syndrome and it's been around since the days of one room school houses!

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    1. Ha! That's the name for it. We soak in the petri dish of the cold and flu season and then need to rest.

      Thanks for giving it a name, Anita. And thanks for stopping by!

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  6. I have noticed this pattern (weekend exhaustion and sickness) in myself as well as my teacher-friends. We have fast-paced, crazy-busy jobs that demand so much of our time, our lives, our beings. It's a miracle that we make it to each weekend! Then most of us still pack bags of planning and grading... and then go in on Sundays to finish. And, sadly, we face a nation of pundits who tell us we don't work hard enough. Gimme a break...

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    1. I brought home BAGS of stuff... We do work hard. And I've worked in the corporate world. I never worked this hard.

      You might enjoy the buttons and bumperstickers on this page, Chris: http://www.buttonsonline.com/teachers/index.html. I have the 1st button; bought it at the AP reading last year. It travels with me in my purse.

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  7. I can so relate. I have been sick every Christmas since I started teaching. I know when I need rest, but I keep on going until I collapse. I hope you get a day of rest soon.

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    1. Today ended up being more restful than I thought it would be. I will need a week by the end of the year, I know it.

      Thanks for letting me know you share my experience. I appreciate you dropping by.

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  8. I have to admit that your "note to self" made me laugh. I admire your honesty and glad your day improved after writing it. Sometimes just acknowledging your frustration in writing sends you on the road to a deep breath, don't you think?

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    1. It really did give me a chance to take a deep breath, pull on my big girl panties, and stop being cranky.

      Thanks for the compliment and for stopping by.

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  9. I keep telling people how important Doing Nothing is. The busier and more stressful your day to day life is, the more you need to schedule Doing some Nothing!

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    1. I agree! It's hard to turn off the "to do" list, though. That darn ticking list likes to wake me up!

      Thanks for dropping in to comment. It's always good to hear from you!

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  10. Yep! Typically, I lose my voice twice a year, usually during a school break. Those times of R and R are so, so, so important. And we, as teachers and moms and caregivers just forget that! And then we get cranky! And everyone has to put up with us! Or get cranky too!

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    1. I rarely lose my voice, but I get to the point where I'm barely upright.

      I hope you've had a chance to rest, too. We can make it!

      Thanks for stopping by to share.

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  11. When I used to get migraines, it was always AFTER a stressful time (thank goodness not frequently in the midst). I guess we can go so far for so long and then our body reminds us, sometimes in a forceful way, how tired we really are.

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    1. I think most minor illnesses are calls to slow down and take care. Fortunately,I'm not plagued by migraines, but I really feel for people who are. They are so very debilitating. I hope that when you say you used to get them, you mean you don't now! :)

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