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brain shutting down when emotionally and physically tired

Change123Senior Contributor

brain shutting down when emotionally and physically tired

Not sure if anyone else experiences this as I know this doesnt happen to non MI's that I know of.

As per previous post yesterday was a very exhausting day, mentally, emotionally and full of triggers which I worked through.

When I get this fatigued and tired I get extremely clumsy like my brain isnt sending the right messages to my body. Eg. Walking I will trip over easily as I dont lift my feet high enough and properly, I constantly hit my arms and hands on walls through walk ways and basically really uncoordinated. I probably look like I'm drunk!

Just wondering if this is normal or if there could be something else going on nurologically?

Usually when I get like this I need to sleep quickly and for a good amount of time and keep getting worse until I do so. Hoping to have a nap when I get home but just wonder if this reaction is normal or not.

Thanks

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In response to: brain shutting down when emotionally and physically tired

Unknown userMember

Re: brain shutting down when emotionally and physically tired

This happens to kids too - clumsiness and difficulty communicating when very tired - so I wonder if it's a natural process? Simply the brain directing the limited energy available for something other than keeping us walking in a straight line/finding the words we need.

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

Re: brain shutting down when emotionally and physically tired

Hi @Change123

I know that when i am very very fatigued, anxious and stressed my body goes into 'meltdown' mode where I have to sleep for as long as my body needs. I am now listening to my body when it tells me I need rest.

Hope you're okay xxxooo

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: brain shutting down when emotionally and physically tired

Hello @Scribbles @starebear @utopia @OverTheEdge @Diprotodon, @BlueBay, @Former-Member

Hello My friend @Change123 xx

when My husband feels fatigued, anxious and stressed , Tired, exhausted , he start making mistakes , hurts himself on things and he can`t think

I have to say lets have a rest for a while

how are you today @Change123

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Change123Senior Contributor

Re: brain shutting down when emotionally and physically tired

Hi @BlueBay@Shaz51@Former-Member@utopia@Scribbles

Both me and my partner slept for most of the weekend after our ordeal with the sister, feel much better.

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utopiaSenior Contributor

Re: brain shutting down when emotionally and physically tired

@Change123. Sleep is a wonderful way to recharge your body and your mind.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: brain shutting down when emotionally and physically tired

good morning @Change123 xx

Sleep is one of the best things for you , you must of needed it

listening to your body is so inportant my friend

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