I have tried many different times this summer to do some yard work and I gotta say it sucks. I used to beable to do yard work (pre MS days) in the heat and it didnt really bother me. I get so frustrated now b/c my body just wont let me go out and work in the Summer weather! I feel bad b/c my husband and kids are out there doing it and I feel like they think im lazy. I know my husband doesnt understand b/c he gets mad if i go out and start a project and have to come in to take MANY rests in the A/C. The sun and me just dont get along much anymore and this is so frustrating to me when i wish i could be out there doing what needs to be done. I dont think my husband realizes this. I feel like he thinks im just trying to get out of working. Does anyone else feel this way?
Karen I can completely relate :( I have been newly dx'd and I feel like such a baby! I want so bad to go out and play w/ my young boys but I have to go back in after a short time. I get shaky & weak... it's like the sun sucks all the energy right out of me! It used to be the complete opposite! I LOVE being outside and doing yard work and playing w/ the kids but these summer days are just too hot! I try to get out in the early morn or the twilight hrs when the sun isn't so invasive... guess that's all I can do 'til winter!
Hi Candice, thanks for writing back. I know so many of us have the same issues and its nice to know we arent alone
. I think the worse thing for me about having MS is not being the mom and the wife I want to be or used to be. But i guess we have to do the best we can and enjoy those precious moments when we are feeling good and can do things with our families. I hate the thought of being seen as lazy but I am learning that I cant worry about what others think!!! If they walked in any MSers shoes they would understand! Have a great day and I think you have the right idea about enjoying the days in the morning and night:) Karen