Hello Skatemom,

I felt myself a little in how you described what you called "focused rest" or something. That was how I tried to heal first -- and it just didn't work.

It's good to find the things that do sooth you and if doing laundy and folding is soothing, then do it. But if you get tired doing it-- stop and rest.

For myself, I just had to let things really go and finally I had to accept I would not finish the school year teaching.

This PCS is so tricky because I can't PUSH THROUGH the rest or focus it. I found I had to lay down and just sleep when anything became too much for me no matter what time it was. This is still true.

When I do too much or try too hard, my body physically reminds me with fatigue or a flare up of sound/light senstivity that I am doing too much.

Try keeping a journal to understand your triggers too.

Can your children help with any of the tasks you normally do for them?

Can you get anyone to help with your children?

Can you get any help in to do the errands or have someone go with you to do those?

The book BrainLash --Gail DEnton?? has helped me a lot.

Basically, if you can let it go -- let it go --

Sincerely,

pm