Off sick

I did it, I have taken a sick day. I never do this unless I am dying! I really needed this day off though. My cramps are really bad but I am also very exhausted and mentally drained. As I mentioned in my last post, I am not in a good place right now and I found it was affecting my decision making and concentration which is not good in my job. Therefore this is also a mental health day!

I spent all morning in bed sleeping and reading. I tried to take my dog for a quick walk as she was restless but I got to the park and was exhausted. I struggled to walk back and when I did get home, I collapsed on the sofa. This is not me and not normal, even for me and my AF. I am however bleeding loads. I think maybe I am anaemic as my skin colour is not good and (TMI alert!) I am having to change my tampon every 2 hours! I have to set my alarm in the night so I can get up and change my tampon! In the night I can only go every 3 hours before having to change my tampon.

I think I will be off to bed again in a bit for another nap. I cant believe how at the moment my exhaustion is worse than my cramps. I need to feel better as I am on duty all weekend again and I am sure I will be busy as work has been so busy recently, especially phone calls and emergencies in the middle of the night.