Q: It makes me feel so alive when I have energy, that if I've got it and can get things done, I use it. But then WHAM, I'm down for the count. I'm always swinging between overdoing and flat in bed. What can I do to pace myself & even things out?

A: Yours is a very common problem, but there is a solution, and many do manage to get off the push and crash roller coaster. Learning to pace yourself isn't a single technique, but many, and it will take some experimenting to find what best helps you regain a sense of control. Pacing means... [more]