Late #IWSG

6/4/2014

Insecure Writer's Support group is posted the first Wednesday of every month. It is the brain child of Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh. Get your fears and insecurities out or give words of encouragement. We're writers, let's support each other!

I'm late with my IWSG post because I forgot about it. Then I considered not doing it because, let's face it, I don't have much to talk about. Well, some of the same old crap, and a couple good things (Snapshots' new cover for instance.) But something is going on that I hope will change things in the long run.

I haven't been writing much at all lately. I am one of two things: Too tired and no motivation. Wait, no, I'm both at the same time. I have no motivation because I'm too tired. I am too tired a lot. Ridiculously tired. Typing this is tiring.

If you're thinking I need to see a doctor, don't worry, I'm already there. Today I had blood drawn for tests. The doctor I am seeing (who everyone has given glowing reviews so I'm in good hands it seems) has sixteen things he's looking for. SIXTEEN! One of those things better damn well explain why I'm tired all the time. I find out the results in a couple weeks. Also hoping to find out why my left eye hates me. There might be a cause for my Iritis or there might not.

I don't really have much of a point here. I just didn't want to slack off on IWSG and wanted to talk a little about what was going on, how much I've been sucking at writing, and how I hope seeing a doctor will help me get that fixed. Because I like writing. It's fun. And I like the writing community (most of the time. Given my personality, seeing others be excited and motivated when I'm not tends to bum me out more than encourage me, but whatever.)

45 Comments

Madeline Mora-Summonte link

6/4/2014 02:45:47 am

I hope those blood tests give you the answers you need, and that it's not anything too serious.

As for the not writing - what about trying to write about your experiences, like in a journal? Or have what's happening to you, happen to a character? Maybe play with prompts or poetry? Just something to keep the creative, writing muscle working.

Patricia Lynne link

6/4/2014 06:21:13 am

I've been doing my 100 word flash fiction for Friday, but I keep forgetting to post on Fridays or I have guests that day.

Alex J. Cavanaugh link

6/4/2014 02:53:52 am

Hope he finds the cause. Could be something simple like your diet or a lack of iron.

6/4/2014 06:22:17 am

I'm being checked for a few vitamin deficiencies.

Louise (Fundy Blue)

6/4/2014 04:01:35 am

Feeling tired is the pits! I hope that your doctor tracks down the cause. Take care!

6/4/2014 06:22:42 am

Me too. I'm tired of being tired all the time. LOL!

chemistken link

6/4/2014 04:27:17 am

Hope everything works out okay. Kinda sounds like your thyroid may need a bit of a kick.

6/4/2014 06:23:26 am

My older sister was thinking that too and gave me 3 things I should asked checked. The doctor is checking 2 of those things.

Cherie Reich link

6/4/2014 04:39:12 am

I hope they find out whatever is wrong, that it isn't serious, and they can fix it.

6/4/2014 06:24:05 am

Yeah, something not too serious would be preferable.

mooderino link

6/4/2014 06:38:37 am

Hope you feel better soon (and that it isn't too serious).

mood

6/4/2014 08:11:52 am

Thanks. Currently, feeling tired.

S. Katherine Anthony link

6/4/2014 07:11:10 am

Best of luck with the results. Fingers crossed it isn't serious, and that the doctor helps get you back energetic and ready to take on the world. Hang in there. :)

6/4/2014 08:13:20 am

Knowing my luck, it probably won't be serious. Everything I've had go wrong healthwise hasn't been bad, just annoying to deal with. I consider myself blessed for that.

Jessica Sankiewicz link

6/4/2014 11:06:52 am

*hugs you* Remember, you can email me anytime! :)

6/4/2014 11:56:57 am

Thanks. I'll make sure to keep you and Marie updated when I get results of my blood tests.

AJ Lauer (@ayjaylauer) link

6/4/2014 12:24:09 pm

Aw I'm sorry to hear that you are not feeling well! But glad that you found the energy to come say hi for IWSG Wednesday. My fingers will be crossed that they find something that can be easily fixed! Be gentle with yourself until then :)

6/4/2014 12:48:09 pm

I'll try to be gentle. Currently, taking lots of naps, but that means, along with writing, not much else is getting done.

Diane Burton

6/4/2014 12:27:06 pm

I sure hope you feel better soon. Feeling tired is no fun. Too tired to write is the pits.

6/4/2014 12:50:02 pm

It is the pits. I can't wait to get my energy back and get to writing. And reading. I haven't read much because just thinking about a story is tiring because I can get very emotionally invested and that alone can tire me out. x_x

Jess link

6/4/2014 12:45:20 pm

Sending prayers up on your behalf. Praying there's nothing serious wrong and that you'll become so energetic and motivated that you write an entire series of best sellers! How's that for a prayer? ;))

6/4/2014 12:53:30 pm

That's a pretty good prayer. I like it. Thanks. =)

M.J. Fifield link

6/4/2014 02:57:35 pm

Here's hoping you get some answers soon. It's incredibly frustrating to go without. Hang in there!

6/5/2014 01:09:31 am

Yeah and I've been slugging along, trying to deal with the tiredness for a while now. It's not getting better and this week just feels worse.

Shannon Lawrence link

6/4/2014 03:39:54 pm

I'm sorry. :( I've had the same issue for several years now. Chronic fatigue, pure exhaustion, and chronic migraines on top of that. I kept going to doctors, and all they wanted was to throw migraine meds at me (all of which did terrible things to me when I tried them, so weren't worth it.) They kept telling me I was tired because I was a mom, and I kept arguing that it was more than that, that this was a terrible, deep, exhaustion. I finally went to a hormone and natural balance specialist, who did a battery of tests. Turns out my numbers were off all over the place. My hormones are messed up, my thyroid is low, and I'm in adrenal fatigue (my adrenal glands have given up and aren't producing cortisol, at least not in the numbers they should be.) I've started a new set of medical treatments for it, so hopefully there will be improvement. In the meantime, I find that doing ANYTHING is hard, but to sit and use my limited energy on creative pursuits is harder than it should be. All that to say, good luck to you. I truly do feel your pain.

6/5/2014 01:08:08 am

I hope things improve for you fast.
It is hard for me to sit and use what little energy I have on my writing too. I want to write, but it's just so tiring so I watch TV instead. And I just got a new story idea.

Michelle Wallace link

6/4/2014 06:10:07 pm

It sounds like a thyroid problem.
Take care of yourself, Patricia.
... and hang in there!

6/5/2014 01:08:45 am

You're the third person to think that so it's a good thing my thyroid is getting checked.

Carolyn Brown link

6/4/2014 09:10:53 pm

I am so sorry to hear that you are unwell. I hope your doctor is able to make a positive diagnosis and you are running at 100% soon. All the best and take care.

6/5/2014 01:10:09 am

Thanks. Hopefully, I will have answers soon.

VR Barkowski link

6/4/2014 09:31:16 pm

Being tired all the time sucks. Been there (am there?). Hope the doc nips it in the bud and you're feeling 100% soon. The blank page will be waiting...

<a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com">VR Barkowski</a>

6/5/2014 01:10:52 am

Thanks. I have a new blank page waiting too for a new idea.

Linda Covella link

6/5/2014 12:37:44 am

I hope the doc finds the cure for you! In the meantime, rest if that's what you need and want. Sometimes we need to take a break from this writing thing. Sending good wishes your way.

6/5/2014 01:11:46 am

I've been on a break from writing for a few months now! I'm ready to get back to work. It's just my body isn't up to the task.

LuAnn Braley link

6/5/2014 01:13:31 am

I go through cycles like that. Not wanting to do much of anything except lie down. Hope the dr finds out your why soon. Not feeling rested (little or ever) sucks. Take care of yourself.

6/5/2014 04:04:09 am

Thanks, I will try. =)

Annikka Woods link

6/5/2014 07:08:27 am

It definitely sounds like you and the doctor are doing the right thing. It's never fun when your body decides it hates you. Hopefully it's something easy to take care of.

6/5/2014 08:01:00 am

Yeah, I'm hoping for something easy too.

Arlee Bird link

6/6/2014 08:05:30 am

I could have almost written this. I've been experiencing similar symptoms for a while now. When I went to the doctor they didn't find anything that explained the way I feel. So I don't know. I'm thinking it's probably related to diet for the most part. I should probably eat better and I know I eat too much sugar. How's your sugar intake?

I also should probably exercise more. I keep intending to start walking again, but I don't feel very motivated. Maybe my summer vacation will help.

Hope you get out of your slump and I hope whatever is causing it is no big deal. At least you're addressing it.

Lee
<a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/">Tossing It Out</a>

6/6/2014 08:49:33 am

I'm going to attempt cutting down my sugar intake. I do have some daily exercises I've been wanting to start, but it's hard when I'm already tired.

I wrote the start of a new idea, so kind of out of my slump.

Beverly link

6/9/2014 04:59:36 am

Well it seems you're doing everything you can by seeking out the help of a qualified professional. Here's prayers that they'll figure out what's going on and get you into treatment that will help!

Thanks for your support!

6/9/2014 08:26:25 am

I am trying because doing nothing is just tiring.

joylene link

6/10/2014 01:14:35 pm

Hope it turns out you're low on iron and he prescribes some vitamins. Or maybe it's a seasonal thing that will pass. I'm actually feeling the same way. In my case it might be too much rain.

Thanks for visiting IWSG's site. Happy IWSG.

6/10/2014 11:31:26 pm

Normally, around the holidays I get cranky and stressed, so at first, I just assumed it was related to something seasonal. But summer is here, it's sunny and warm, NO HOLIDAYS, and I still feel pretty cruddy.