I slept 12 hours last night and I actually feel rested. Monday night I slept 11 hours and still felt tired. My last blog post, I explained some of how the thyroid works and how every cell in the body needs the thyroid hormones to function properly. I don’t know if I was trying to teach people about the thyroid as much as I was trying to convince myself why I am so tired right now. It’s hard when we realize we can no longer physically do what we use to be able to do. I’m really not that old, so in my mind I can still get by on 6 hours of sleep and have energy to do anything I want during the rest of my 24 hours. It can be a humbling process when you realize that is no longer true.
Today as I lay here in bed before getting up, I came to a striking realization. A friend wrote on her blog about obeying God, passing the test of faith, and giving God total control in every area of our lives. I realized today that I have not given Him control in the area of my life where my hypothyroidism is concerned. I have been trying to take care of it myself, yes, I take my medicine, and I watch what water I drink but I have been fighting the sleep issue. I try to get by on as little sleep as possible. I know that sounds funny after telling you I just slept so much the past 2 nights but it is true. Many times I will not go to bed even though I’m tired just because it isn’t even dark outside – Monday night I was asleep by 7pm. Last evening I took a nap from 7 – 8 pm.
God has allowed the hypothyroidism into my life; I don’t know why but I truly believe He is going to use it to 1. teach me something or many things (this is already happening) and 2. use it to bless me and/or someone else. I have a friend whose daughter has been ill for most of her life with a devastating disease, yet she is a beautiful girl, inside and out. She doesn’t look at her illness as a roadblock but as a stepping stone to better things. She is a true inspiration to many.
So I am no longer going to look at my hypothyroidism as a burden but rather as a blessing that God is going to use for His glory!
Til next time!
Linda
Thank you for your thoughts. It's so important that we grow closer to God thru our
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I have been dealing with a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism for the past couple of months, and I certainly understand how you feel. You wonder if you will ever feel "normal" again. I hope you find the balance that works best for you with your medicine, rest, nutrition, etc. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, glad to have you as part of the 30-Day Giving Challenge! c-: