chapter 9 carol was planted on what had become her permanent place in the house.when she wasnt at work in her new subservient role , she was on the couch in front of the tv.it had become her hiding place.she had been off the medication for three days and was indescribably exhausted.the first night had been of no consequence.she had awakened numerous times throughout the night and felt tired the next day , but she was used to that pattern.the following two nights , she had been up more than asleep , and when she did sleep , it had been very light and fitful.carol was familiar with insomnia and with the feeling of exhaustion as a result.but the fatigue she felt now was unlike anything she had ever experienced before.it was as if her arms and legs were useless.she felt weak and unable to lift herself off the couch.the only time in her life when she had been this weak was during an illness , and she wasnt sick .