How are you feeling, post-Christmas? It’s an exhausting day even for healthy people, and for those of us with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS), it’s almost guaranteed that we’re going to crash afterward. I say that not because I’m a pessimist, but because I’m a planner.
For instance, I have a day-planner program on my computer that helps me stay on track (otherwise, it all gets lost in the fog!) The day after Christmas is about the only day of the year that’s blank. Nada. Nothing. That’s a day to be on the couch. I refuse to clean up the Christmas mess, I refuse to socialize, I refuse to do anything but lay on the couch, watch some mindless TV, and recover. December 27, I might allow myself a couple hours of productivity, if I feel up to it. I planned my entire season carefully, so I’m hoping for a mild crash like I had last year, instead of a massive one like 2007.
The reason I was able to plan so well is that a long-time fibromite posted her survival strategy in the forum a couple of years ago. To plan your next holiday season (or other major event) better, bookmark this:
If you’re like me, you’ll forget all about that long before you need it. To make sure you remember, you can sign up for my free newsletter, or put a note to yourself in your calendar or day planner to read that article on September 1. Having a good plan makes all the difference in the world.
Meanwhile, take it easy and allow your body to recover! To help pass the time, visit the Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome community forum so we can all recover together!
How did you fare this holiday season? Share your story (good or bad) below!
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Suggested Reading:
- Pacing 101: Get More Done by Slowing Down
- The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire: How Do You Rank?
- 10 Important Lifestyle Changes for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & the Post-Christmas Crash originally appeared on About.com Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 02:00:49.
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