I had the day off work today as a giant storm system moved thru central Ohio. We got more slush and sleet than snow, so it was kind of a silly day to not have school but I’m not complaining.
I will be complaining, however, about the crushing fatigue I suffered all day. The storm brought me a headache and immense sinus discomfort. But our old friend oppressive Crohn’s disease fatigue hung out most of the day. I woke up pretty much only to pee or eat. I tried to get up and have a life at noon but it didn’t work so I went back to bed.
I think the effects of fatigue are the easiest to feel on days off. I probably felt this fatigued yesterday, but because I was at work I was distracted by teens and paperwork and jokes.
The moral of the story is when we actually have time to listen to our chronically ill bodies, they are screaming and crying for rest. And fuck capitalism for not letting us take care of our own bodies.
Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease 