I have found that I am struggling to do basic housework I have to sit on the floor to vacuum in fact I have to sit to clean the house and still I find its exhausting all I have managed today is to load the dishwasher and vacuum the hall and half way up the stairs , I hate this because I want the house clean and tidy but my body wont let me do it . I cant even carry the vacuum up the stairs or lift a bucket with water to mop floors this is getting to me seeing clutter and mess gets me down makes… read more
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Im like that what i do is i only do housework on my good days, even then it i do something then i sit down for half an hour then i do a bit more, i do it in moderation, i start with the most needed then i work my way down the jobs, i never do all of them on the same day, as rest is very important to us who are suffering, i hope this helps.
MY doctor gave me a great rule to live by ... on a good day do what you can but don't overdo it .... on a bad day just move around a little ... if things don't get done so be it ....
Never be ashamed of people coming to visit you when things are not done .... if they truly care about you ... they come to see you not your mess ... and they will understand .. take care
I feel like a bad wife wen I don't get all I want done. but my hubby is extremely patient and understanding with me (I am very blessed) so do wut u can girl! try not to get down on yourself and be sure to rest and do anything special for yourself that helps you feel good! I notice that wen I'm happy, the pain is easier to deal with.
I hired someone to come clean every other week. I sure can't do it anymore!
I did the same Hun, bought a second Hoover for upstairs and it made a massive difference not only physically but mentally as I didn't have to ask for help off my hubby to take it upstairs xx