My Bowel is Going Night Night
First, forgive me for the length between posts. I have been attempting to keep up with a post a week; but hte last few weeks, I was just so indecisive about what topic to tackle next. Don't get me wrong - there is plenty to talk about and rant on; but my IBS-Muse just wasn't attacking (so to speak). I have talked a lot about the pain associated with IBS. And yes, that is a big part of this chronic illness (as well as many chronic illnesses). But this last week, I have been suffering from a different symptom that affects day to day life: fatigue. For the last week there has just been this aura of constant dragginess and drowsiness. I have been sleeping just fine. Eating fine. Staying hydrated. Stress levels are normal-ish. But if you let me go home right now, to my bed, I could easily sleep the next 18 hours with no difficulty. This is different than depression. For me, when I have fallen into a depression - the will to get up and face the day is gone. It is like a lead we...