Why wouldn’t it? Yesterday was pretty much like every other day around here. We’ll see about changing things up one day soon. In the meantime, I continue to plod along. I did an 8K walk out to Naugsol and back. I was ready to bail and catch a trike about halfway through, but I somehow managed to talk myself out of doing so. As I alluded to in my post yesterday, I’ve come to realize that this “no energy” symptom may not be physical after all–it might be all in my head. Not sure just how you go about fixing that, though. Today every time I’ve felt tired, I’ve gone and laid down for a while. It hasn’t helped much; I’m still exhausted when I get up again. I’m definitely tired of this bullshit, that’s for sure.
Nothing special about my night out on the town either. Other than it seemed more boring than usual. IDM for a couple, then across the highway to Cheap Charlies for a few more.
Finished up at Wet Spot again.
It’s SOB Friday, so at least that will be something different. Tonight’s event is at Queen Victoria for the first time ever. I assume they will use the band stage (it’s a live band venue normally) as the dance floor. I’ll let you know how it goes.
So, yeah, I need to pick my ass up and find some new ways to start enjoying my life again. Travel is something I want to do for sure, and I’m thinking my first trip in-country will be to Bohol. I’m also running out of time to leave the country to renew my visa, so it looks like a worthless vaccination is in my near future.
Ah, well. It’s all part of the adventure, I suppose.
I want a new drug One that won't make me sick One that won't make me crash my car Or make me feel three feet thick I want a new drug One that won't hurt my head One that won't make my mouth too dry Or make my eyes too red One that won't make me nervous Wondering what to do One that makes me feel like I feel when I'm with you When I'm alone with you I want a new drug One that won't spill One that don't cost too much Or come in a pill I want a new drug One that won't go away One that won't keep me up all night One that won't make me sleep all day One that won't make me nervous Wondering what to do One that makes me feel like I feel when I'm with you When I'm alone with you I'm alone with you, baby I want a new drug One that does what it should One that won't make me feel too bad One that won't make me feel too good I want a new drug One with no doubt One that won't make me talk too much Or make my face break out One that won't make me nervous Wondering what to do One that makes me feel like I feel when I'm with you When I'm alone with you I'm alone with you
re: SOB Friday
When you go to these SOB events, are you always a judge, or are there times when you just sit back and enjoy?
re: lack of energy
Have you ever tried energy drinks? I realize that may be a silly suggestion, but I remember a day, in the States, when I was on a long drive and getting tired. I got curious about this “Red Bull” thing I’d been hearing about for years, and I finally pulled into a convenience store and got one. Wow! That shit worked fast! Barely a few minutes after guzzling the whole can (which tasted a bit strange), I was more awake and more alert as I drove along. Keep in mind, too, that I’m a big guy, yet despite my body mass, the drink packed a punch. I can’t vouch for whether these drinks are effective in the long term, but if you’re a first-timer, they will shock your system. I’ve tried Red Bull and Monster and other energy drinks since then, and I’ve never gotten the same kick, but if you’re an energy-drink virgin, that first can might actually pep you up. I don’t think it’d be healthy to make such drinks a habit, though. Maybe, in the spirit of self-experimentation, give an energy drink a try when you’re feeling low.
Of course, the above comment is for naught if you’ve done the energy-drink thing and not found it to your liking.
One of the docs I watch on YouTube, Sten Ekberg, has a video out about “brain fog” (not a technical term), and in the video, he has a section where he talks about depression. I’m linking to that section here. Maybe you’ll find it useful.
Yeah, I’m always a judge, it seems. No big deal, really; I know what I like.
I’ve never tried an energy drink. I assume they are chock full of sugar and carbs, right? Still, might give one a try if I’m unable to break out of this funk soon. Thanks for the tip, I hadn’t even thought of this option.
Interesting video. Thanks for sharing it with me. I honestly had never even considered these contributing factors to “brain fog,” but it does seem to make sense. I thought it was especially interesting that depression can result from a viral infection–I always assumed it was all in my head. Good stuff to know!
Dear John,
Sorry to read of your maladies. Keep on Rockin’ In The Free World is the only words of comfort I have to offer – and I”m a medical man.