I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling so weak and no you are not pathetic. I guess I was lucky cause I happen to start my fast as soon as my period was over. If you are doing just a Water Fast and you can not handle fasting on just water, juicing for a few days may help the symptoms. You still can get an effective fast on juice also. See what your body is telling you hun. If you are really feeling that weak drink some juice and get some rest. I hope everything works out for ya. =)