So, here is what happened:
- I was generally tired but pushing myself. I am always crossing the invisible line where I do too much.
- I really went for it. I went to a colleagues leaving party, I skipped rests, I carried on. All was well - I was waiting for the weekend to catch up.
- I went on a computer to do some work. My brain crashed - it kind of slips on itself. Bad news!
- I was instantly extremely tired.
- I experienced an aura migraine that was quite disorientating.
- I was supremely exhausted for the next 6 days - the brain would not go. I could not read, concentrate or do anything.
- It gradually wore off but there was a definite blockage in the brain
- The rest of me was completely fine.
Now, here's my theory. The brain crashed and then it went into a self protection mode - you're too tired to carry on, so I'm stopping you causing more damage. Perhaps there is a change in the brain chemistry or the blood vessels become inflamed, but whatever it is, part of it shuts down.
Is there any you can do when this happens?
You need to respect your body and wait for the worst to pass. There's no supplement, or diet, or exercise that can help this healing process. You have to be patient. Luckily, I am still able to listen to music or watch TV with my eyes shut, and do light tasks for about 10 minutes. Beyond that, it is lying in the garden or bath or the sofa.
