#Fatigue and lack of energy

[designernishiki]

suddenly feeling dead inside and just wanna read good fanfic or something. feel free 2 give me kazumaji or minedai recs if you think i’d like em

#I usually only read like canon-compliant or canon-adjacent stuff. yknow like fics that feel like they could’ve happened in-universe. just a #heads up there. im weird and autistic when it comes to continuity and/or accuracy for lack of a better word #don’t take that too harshly i just don’t know how else to put it #I could just. work on my own. that I never finish or post. but uhhhhhhhh #literally im suddenly so fatigued and mentally exhausted i don’t wanna leave my room and I’m probably just gonna eat cereal for dinner #because I don’t have energy to cook and I don’t wanna eat anything that isn’t like. a kind of comfort food I guess. #simple stuff. idk #anyway. send me whatever if you want to those r just my preferences #rambling #id play judgement but I think it’d give me a headache rn #sigh

[autistic-katara]

mf my mum just said she “wishes she had my energy” 😭

#like i mean sure ig it’s fun to stay up pAsT mIDniGhT #but babes did u forget abt the chronic illness that’s seriously negatively affected my life for over a year #like the chronic illness specifically related to my lack of energy/how tired i get when i use too much energy at once 😭 #this isn’t me dissing my mum (for once) btw #i just found it kinda funny since we’ve both been dealing with the fallout from my cfs since like october 2022 #also obligatory just cause i say mum doesn’t mean im engl*sh im SCOTTISH we say mum here aswell pls don’t think im one of those fuckers #chronic illness #chronic fatigue

[spicy-gf-archive]

i think i should make a rentry…

#a tumblr post can only do so much. y’know?? but. then again… i lack the energy to actually do it… chromic fatigue strikes again!! #🏠

[morcharacters]

Lassitude [ラシトユード] Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue.

#Lassitude [ラシトユード] Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue. #Lassitude #MoribundInstitute #Moribund Institute #Lassitudinous Lady #MorEnglish #MorCharacters #Lassitudinous #ラシトユード #fatigue #tired #sleepy #sleepy lady #exhausted lady #exhausted #envervated

[arklay]

have a diana comm in progress again 🥰

#leah.txt #the way i am so so like. frugal? i just cannot spend money it makes me so nervous and panicky (i'm normal i swear) but diana has really #made me go hi i'm allowed to have a lil treat with the money i got from crimas... i deserve this... #that being said i really really do want to learn to draw because i have so many ideas but i also just feel like it would be such a good #like outlet for me if i just like knew basics already idk how to explain it but writing i need A Lot of like just idk so much mental energy #and i have anxiety around wording and things like that and if i'm saying too much cause i know my word counts might be a lot for some #people even though i don't mind them but idk i don't know but with drawing like i feel i would just like feel more free there of like ofc #my fatigue would still kick my ass but like i could do sketches or doodles or something at least that i could go back to?? but alas leah #has lots of joint pain in their hands and lacks depth perception and coordination so mmmm #anyways diana comm on the way and i'm v excited cause i love this artist's art style sooo much and i'm curious how diana will look hehe #conversion rates killed me though so it will be a while until i can get another but other artist who is now good moot of mine that i want #to comm her comms aren't open at the moment so one day she will have to deal with me and my horrible explanations ajfjdjdsk

[arcosoffireheart]

Head empty only.... chronic fatigue

#[🏹] rook speaks! #context: #i googled chronic fatigue and i sent an email to ms nurse lady expressing my concern that my lack of energy #and why im always tired no matter what #might actually be chronic fatigue #what a wonderful world it is huh fellas /sarc

[ghostkiosk]

Oh my God does it get better please please please

#kas speaks #ever since I upped my dose to 20mg I’ve been Depressed out of my mind #really hope upping it again will help…. idk if I can keep doing this #and it really sucks because I do have pleasant moments #but the overall is just being fatigued as hell and #insanely lacking motivation/energy

[unboundprompts]

ways to describe eyebags/visible tiredness?

Ways to Show that Someone is Tired/Exhausted

dark circles under eyes

red eyes

difficulty concentrating

fatigue

lack of energy

dizziness

irritability

headache

blurry vision

accidentally falling asleep

Prompts for Showing Exhaustion

-> feel free to edit and adjust pronouns as you see fit.

She looked-- for lack of a better word-- awful. Dark circles stained the skin under her eyes and her face drooped. She blinked slowly at their approach, forcing a smile onto her face.

"You look like death," he said, face scrunched in concern. "Thanks," they replied, "I feel like death."

Their eyebags were dark and sunken in, making them appear more dead than alive.

She stumbled, closing her eyes for just a moment too long before brushing her hair out of her face.

His eyes were bloodshot.

"You look dehydrated," their friend had commented. "Probably," they responded simply, "add that to my list of problems."

She watched his eyes flutter closed before he jolted back awake. A desperate attempt to stop himself from falling asleep.

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[novlr]

how to describe despair in writing

Despair is a visceral and crushing emotion—one that echoes through the pages of a story, gripping readers with its raw intensity. It is more than just a feeling; it’s an abyss that characters fall into, a shadow that colours their every action and decision with hues of hopelessness and loss.

Behaviour

Neglecting personal care or obligations.

A lack of motivation or interest in activities they once enjoyed.

Withdrawing from social situations or avoiding company.

Engaging in self-destructive actions or habits.

Consistent signs of fatigue or lethargy.

Frequent emotional outbursts or mood swings.

An inability to concentrate or focus on tasks.

Indecisive, even on trivial matters.

Focusing on negative thoughts.

Displaying a loss of hope or a sense of defeat.

Interactions

Avoiding physical or eye contact with others.

Short-tempered and easily irritated.tempered

Speaking in monosyllables or giving terse responses.

A sense of indifference or apathy toward others’ concerns.

Struggling to express themselves or to articulate their feelings.

Misinterpreting others’ intentions or words negatively.

Isolating themselves despite offers of help or companionship.

Being unresponsive to attempts at humour or light-heartedness.

Blaming others or external circumstances for their despair.

Seeking out enablers or situations that validate their mindset.

Body language

Slumped shoulders or a consistently bowed head.

Averted gaze or blank stares into the distance.

Fidgeting, such as wringing hands or picking at skin.

Slow, dragging movements or a lack of coordination.

Heavy sighing or audible breaths.

Neglecting personal space or boundaries.

Minimal gestures or lifeless posture.

Clenched fists or jaw during moments of heightened emotion.

Visible trembling or shaking due to emotional strain.

A general lack of energy or life in physical presence.

Attitude

Pessimism towards the future.

Cynicism about intentions, whether their own or others’.

Resignation, believing that effort will not change their situation.

Indifference to opportunities or choices presented to them.

A sense of helplessness or powerlessness in all scenarios.

Self-deprecation and a tendency to dismiss their own value.

An overwhelming sense of guilt or responsibility for past events.

A fixation on the negative aspects of every situation.

An inability to accept comfort or positive feedback.

Believing they are a burden to others.

Positive Story Outcomes

An epiphany or realisation that sparks a desire for change.

A gesture of kindness from another character that provides a glimmer of hope.

The discovery of an inner strength or previously untapped resource.

A serendipitous event that offers a new perspective or opportunity.

The formation of a supportive relationship or friendship.

Minor victories or achievements that build self-confidence.

Learning a valuable lesson through hardship.

Developing empathy for others going through similar experiences.

Finding purpose in aiding others, easing their own despair.

An eventual embrace of vulnerability, leading to healing and growth.

Negative Story Outcomes

A surrender with long-lasting consequences.

The breakdown of important relationships.

A significant loss incurred because of inaction or apathy.

Descent into a more self-destructive or reckless lifestyle.

The solidification of a character’s role as an antagonist.

A missed opportunity for redemption or improvement.

A worsening of the character’s situation, potentially affecting others.

The development of a trait or flaw that hinders future happiness or success.

A downfall that provides a cautionary tale within the narrative.

A tragic ending that leaves a profound impact on the reader and other characters.

Helpful Vocabulary

Desolate

Forlorn

Wretched

Crestfallen

Anguished

Dolorous

Bereft

Hollow

Numb

Morose

Sullen

Bleak

Languish

Melancholy

Hopeless

Despondent

Dejected

Heartbroken

Miserable

Pained

Woeful

Eclipsed

Defeated

Overwhelmed

Grief-stricken

Tormented

Disconsolate

Listless

Oppressed

Despairing

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[wybbit]

posts that are like "i would like to pay for this service/creative good instead of having to learn how to do it myself but i don't know where to find the service" and every comment is "well i just learned to do it myself. here's how!" make me want to go to sleep for 30 years

#executive dysfunction chronic fatigue anhedonia lack of motivation yadayada #just kill me instead i don't have the time or the energy #i would like to have ethical and safe little joys sonetimes #vent

[halloweeneva]

Being nerodivergent and disabled makes life harder actually

who could have seen this coming?

#disabled #adhd #fatigue #sensory hell #understimulated and lacking the energy to do anything about it #why must everything be on extreme hard difficulty?

[thebubblemaster]

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#i need to like vent somewhere and this is as good a place as any bc tumblr hides long tags so pple can just scross past but #having chronic fatigue is so frustrating because im either asleep or exhausted and basic tasks feel impossible #during a fatigue spell i just cant function and i lose track of the time and the day and the world feels like it just moves around me #i have to save the little energy i have for feeding myself and maintaining my hygiene so sometimes i just lay in bed half asleep #i can either scroll through my phone or watch a video or something else that requires little movement or thought #bc if im not i might cry from how frustrated i am and how heavy my body feels and how sluggish my brain is and how slow my words are #and i just #comparing the really bad days to the really good ones brings a lot of melancholy bc the difference is so stark #on my best days i wake up early and clean my room and work out and get my hw done and go to every class and walk on campus #ill keep up with my laundry and dishes and ill go out with my roommates or meet with a friend or make it through a work shift #these are all such ordinary things that i take for granted when im well that i wish i could do at least one of when im unwell #i used to think it was laziness or stress or lack of sleep #i used to push myself to the point of feeling faint and get mad at myself for not being able to handle everyday life #i used to have breakdowns over my inability to function and have my parents list off all the things i was doing wrong that made me tired #i asked my mom if maybe i should go to the doctor and get some tests and she would tell me that theres no magical cure #that if my tests came back with nothing wrong then what would i do #even now knowing im developing a thyroid issue i find myself angry that there are days i cant do anything because of my fatigue #i would give anything to be functional even 80% of the time #ive never known what its like to not be slightly tired and unfocused and uncomfortable #its depressing

[notabled-noodle]

normal vs disordered: fatigue edition

normal: feeling tired at the end of a long day

not normal: feeling tired regardless of what you’ve done that day

normal: waking up tired every now and then due to stress or lack of sleep

not normal: waking up tired most mornings

normal: getting a little tired after standing for long periods of time

not normal: not being able to stand for very long without tiring out. being stood up drains your energy

normal: being tired more often during times of peak stress and lack of sleep, but otherwise fine

not normal: being tired/exhausted consistently for over 6 months

normal: melting into the sofa after a long day, and then struggling a little to get up

not normal: being too exhausted to move, to eat, to talk, or to do anything a person might be expected to do in an evening

normal: not liking to get out of bed in the morning

not normal: having mornings where you physically cannot get out of bed, or struggle greatly to get out of bed

the key thing is that it is not normal for you to spend most of your time being too tired to do daily tasks, and it is not normal to exist in a constant state of exhaustion. if possible, you should seek help if you’ve been experiencing fatigue for a while

#normal vs disordered #fatigue #chronic illness #disability #disabled

[unidentifiedfuckingthing]

2 me the thing about watching furry videos is it's like even the people who ARENT autistic act so autistic and socially awkward and shit and theyre not like having fun In Spite of being a social reject thats like the whole THING thats the POINT ..... i want to live in autism world

#my new 2 month fixation is fursuits and im sad bc i know i don't have the attention span to actually get into ANYTHING long enough to have #something to show for it even though i want to........ i want to have interests and participate in them but ADHD is really hard and fatigue #is really hard :(((( #i still haven't finished my electronics project or my bjd project or my stuffed animal project or my other electronics project and i havent #had time to make kandi for months because im so tired just going to the store once a week is more energy than i have to spare :(((( #and i don't know what to do about it like its not like i hear anyone ELSE successfully dealing with fatigue..... i just hear about doctors #who make it worse bc they're convinced it's just american laziness and lack of exercise

[sosleepytiredsleepy]

my older brother: in bed a lot because of depression

me: in bed a lot because of physical disability

✨one of us has to get up to feed our pets✨

oops got carried away in the tags

#we take turns when we both have bad days #a lot of the times it’s me anyways though #because iunno #it still hurts when i have a cane (and the fatigue is still there) #but there’s no cane for lack of motivation #(ignores the fact that i also have a lack of motivation and i really just do it because i value him far more than me) haha #the one reason we get out of bed on some days #to take care of them and eachother #is it bad to feel like the older one sometimes? i feel like it’s implying he’s irresponsible but he’s not #i just #have to take care of him sometimes #but its fine!! i love him (: #/gen #i was feeling better yesterday and fucking forgot that i was borrowing energy from today #and so after dance (which usually exhausts me too much to do much afterwards) i went home and danced some more for practice #because i want to strengthen my ankles enough to maybe go on point some day #and then today i went #maybe taking a walk will help lower my pain (even though it has never fucking done that before and I didn’t do anything new) #and on the way home i was like. i am going to collapse and have to fucking call my mom and endure her rage #so i can actually make it back #but I didn’t i made myself keep going #and i don’t think ill be able to get out of bed tofay #or maybe tomorrow #sorry martin you might have to take two turns #cane user #physically disabled #ehlers danlos syndrome #disabled

[reikifromlourdes]

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