Maybe its just the Fall

[CathyA]

Man, I just can't get up energy to do anything! Of course I do things all day long, but I don't want to! So much needs to be done in the house and outside and I have no motivation at all. Hopefully it will pass. and soon............

[goldensmom]

I'm just the opposite. The cooler temperatures (morning 34F/daytime 61F) have really rejuvenated me. My TO DO list is growing and I'm crossing off just as fast. I'm definitely a fall person. Wherever your 'get-up-and-go' went I hope it gets up and comes back soon.

[Simplemind]

I love fall. It is my favorite time of year. That said, the days get shorter and with less daylight hours my SAD begins to kick in. By January I am always totally in the dumpster.

[rosarugosa]

I find that sometimes I get overwhelmed in the transitional seasons because there is so much to do: change bedding, swap clothes in the closet, yard & garden tasks, wash and store fans, etc.

[CathyA]

Don't get me wrong. I LOVE Fall too. But I think my body really reacts to the shortening day. We're supposed to slow down, you know. :)
I LOVE the cooler days!
As I get older, I just can't seem to take stress like I used to. DS is coming home alot more often, even though he has an apartment at college. He has several jobs in town and comes home at night. I love seeing him, but as old farts, DH and I get really used to our slower pace and evening rituals. When those get all messed up, we get cranky, and lose energy. haha

Plus.....(just to whine a little more), the only way I can get around our beautiful wooded property is with my golf cart (bad knees) and the batteries died. It will be fixed this coming week, but I guess when I don't get a big daily dose of nature, I run out of energy.
I'm rambling. And its a beautiful day out. I'll get my energy back sometime soon, I hope.

[Nella]

I know I react significantly to the shorter days and diminishing sunshine by just wanting to hibernate. I'm really a "light freak," and I'm thinking that this year I'm going to try one of those lights that helps SAD symptoms. I just want to sleep, sleep, sleep. In a month or so I'll think that going anyplace after 7:00 p.m. will be just darned crazy! Not two months ago, I wouldn't hesitate to schedule things as late as 9:00 in the evening. It's a challenge!

[Heidi]

Man, I just can't get up energy to do anything! Of course I do things all day long, but I don't want to! So much needs to be done in the house and outside and I have no motivation at all. Hopefully it will pass. and soon............
That is me! Summer is my favorite time of year, and when it comes to an end, I am a mess. No energy, all joints hurt, call me Sleepy. Hope to adjust to the changes of the seasons soon.

[Mrs-M]

I hope it passes soon CathyA. Speaking for myself, when fall rolls around, I get all full of all sorts of energy! Window cleaning, deep-down housecleaning, yard tidying, etc. I find summer slows me down, the heat and all.

[CathyA]

I think one big problem I'm having is I need a knee replacement, but I refuse to get one. Some might think its stupid of me, but I just don't want that junk in me. That means that there's lots of stuff I used to be able to do, but can't now.
The other day in Target, I decided it would be good for me to walk, instead of using the motorized carts they have. Well, I shouldn't have because now I can't do much because of the pain.
I will get my golf cart back by next weekend, and I'll be able to get alot more done. I just have to limit all my tasks, which is a bummer. That in itself is probably depressing enough to make me feel like I have less energy.

[Glo]

OP, I'd go ahead and get that knee replacement; you'll feel like a new person! Its just not worth being in pain and unable to do the things you want/need to do.

[treehugger]

OP, I'd go ahead and get that knee replacement; you'll feel like a new person! Its just not worth being in pain and unable to do the things you want/need to do.

It does sound like something for you to reconsider. I understand how you feel about artificial parts, and of course recovering from surgery isn't a piece of cake, but your knees are seriously limiting you and that seems fixable.

So, I wanted to post that I am sorry you are having knee troubles, but I have to say that autumn has always energized me. Thankfully, I don't seem to be affected by the shortening days that bother others. But cooler temperatures plus...I really don't know, just something about this time of year...gives me more energy than I've had all summer. Happens every year and I love it.

Kara

[Jemima]

Fall is my favorite season, but it's also ragweed season, which means allergies for me. Despite a generally high energy level at this time of year, I sometimes feel really woozy and sleepy for no visible or logical reason.

Allergies aside, I do think any loss of function such as not being able to get around as well as one used to do, kicks off a grieving process, just like any other loss in life. :( The depth of that grief will vary depending on individual circumstances and the nature of the loss.

So be gentle with yourself, and be open to any ideas that may help. If I were in your place and assuming I could afford it, I'd seek out the most renowned knee specialist within a reasonable (or even unreasonable) distance and see what they have to say.