Guest guest Posted November 29, 1999 Report Share Posted November 29, 1999 I'm a journalist who finds that when I'm working on an exciting story the pain and fatigue isn't as bad, even if I'm putting in long, stressful hours. But when I slow down, usually on the weekend, the pain and fatigue gets worse. This forces me to pace myself and makes me irritable, which sparks conflicts with my active family (wife and three children) eager to do things with Dad now that he's home. I have two theories as to why this happens. One theory, from a rheumatologist, is that pain-fighting endorphins kick in when I'm on an exciting story. The other, from a therapist, is that when I'm busy my mind is " distracted " from the pain. But I can't be on a busy " high " all the time. I do need down time. It's frustrating that my down time is actually more painful and fatiguing than my up time. Does anyone have their own theories or experiences they'd like to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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