u/Effective_Bass_5527

My brain feels like it is burning again. This time I am wearing a Visible Health wristband. It has been so validating. It tells me when I am overdoing it so I can pace myself. It also shows when I’m in a flare while doing absolutely nothing all day, too, apparently. I’ve just been sick in bed all day, weak with a burning head. My budget is 7, and I am way over budget from exertion at 23.9 “pace points”. I don’t see how to attach a screenshot from the Visibe app to here; guess it’s not allowed.

Anyway, I am just lying here and it says I am exerting even now, and I haven’t moved for an hour. It doesn’t show this kind of exertion when I’m not in a flare (but it still tells me when I overdo it). This is really interesting, and like I said, very validating. I am not affiliated with the company; I’m just a customer/subscriber. I’m not saying you need this wrist band. I’m just saying we all have validation, looking at this.

I have been having a lot of fun with a hobby I recently got into. I find myself wearing down and down, and even thought I might have norovirus today. It’s like that flu-ish feeling we get, but worse, with the addition of some IBS-like symptoms, a hot face/head, and weakness. I am pretty sure it’s just the excitement of what I have been doing. Like any intense mood can make me sick, even positive ones. Anyone else? I know stress is stress and can include positive emotions as well as negative ones. Do you give up things that make you happy, or how do you deal?