I think I'm tired

[cjsmith]

This morning I am clumsy and forgetful. It's truly impressive!

Twice, doing jumps during my gym workout, I tripped over the extra-long toes of my shoes. Yes, the shoes are way too long for my feet, but that has been the case since I was twelve; I shouldn't have trouble with it. Doing dips, I didn't look for the position of the movable pull-up bar, and I thwacked my head on it (loudly but with no pain). The crowning moment was when I came out of the gym and found my car in the parking lot with its door wide open. I had left it that way for over an hour.

I think the increased workouts and the stress-induced sleep deprivation are taking their toll.

Now that I'm thinking about this, I see hints that it was coming on earlier. On Sunday I drove two miles with my trunk unlatched (granted, that can't be seen from inside the car, as the lid tends to stay closed). My typing is less swift and less precise.

I wonder if I could counteract some of this by eating better -- maybe I need extra vitamins or protein?

Comments

[just-cyd.livejournal.com]

melatonin did wonders for me when i first went on nights. i slept so soundly, and steadily (no waking up). maybe give that a spin if you'd rather avoid the alcohol.

Warm milk and/or a bubble bath and/or a massage would be helpful, too.

of course, applying repeatedly and with force a blunt object to the source of your stressor(s) would have benefits as well!!