I am very aware of the fact that proper diet can make a difference to the way anyone feels - sick or not. And with lupus it is even more important to eat properly.
But I have a problem doing that when I am so tired and depressed that
a) Dont have the energy to prepare food
b) Dont have the energy to eat it if I manage to prepare it
c) Dont have the energy or inclination to go out to eat
So I end up eating something on toast or a bowl of shreddies.
My family are very protective and are always checking on me and saying 'What are you having for tea today?' (which means 'are you eating properly?) And it makes me feel guilty when I realise that a lot of the time I dont eat propely simply because I am too tired and cant be bothered.
When I am feeling ok I eat plenty of fruit, nuts, veg and a good balanced diet - but when I am tired it all goes out the window. (not literally!)
I feel that I am not doing my bit in taking care of myself but am often too tired and depressed to care, and use what little energy I have just getting through the day.
Of course it would be a little easier if there was someone here to cook/prepare meals when I cant - but am on my own so dont have that luxury!
Mind you when I think of what my life was like with my ex-husband - then having to take care of myself is a small price to pay!!
But I have a problem doing that when I am so tired and depressed that
a) Dont have the energy to prepare food
b) Dont have the energy to eat it if I manage to prepare it
c) Dont have the energy or inclination to go out to eat
So I end up eating something on toast or a bowl of shreddies.
My family are very protective and are always checking on me and saying 'What are you having for tea today?' (which means 'are you eating properly?) And it makes me feel guilty when I realise that a lot of the time I dont eat propely simply because I am too tired and cant be bothered.
When I am feeling ok I eat plenty of fruit, nuts, veg and a good balanced diet - but when I am tired it all goes out the window. (not literally!)
I feel that I am not doing my bit in taking care of myself but am often too tired and depressed to care, and use what little energy I have just getting through the day.
Of course it would be a little easier if there was someone here to cook/prepare meals when I cant - but am on my own so dont have that luxury!
Mind you when I think of what my life was like with my ex-husband - then having to take care of myself is a small price to pay!!