My Lovely Day Off Everyone needs a ‘me day’ from time to time. Yesterday was mine. I was right looking forward to it. It got off to a great start. For the first time in 6 weeks (!!), I finally felt well enough to go to the gym. It was SO nice to workout again…
I decided to write about someone else for a change!
This is the touching true story of my friend Juan’s triumph after a severe M.E relapse destroyed life as he knew it.
It’s full of the gritty realities of chronic illness – with a feel-good ending.
Being housebound for several years, missing from society, and now finally in a position to re-join the world – and potentially workforce, has made me even hastier than ever in my desire to jump back in … face first.
Here, I describe my latest mistake in a hasty attempt at putting the leftover pieces of my life back together.
I’m showered! Thank fuck for that. Thought I’d update on how I’m doing today – and the answer is: much better. Not completely back to my version of normal (my stomach still feels very delicate) but certainly heading in the right direction. I’ve actually achieved things today. I finally did the food shop (several days…
Really struggling – Day 5. I’m used to my symptoms fluctuating from one day to the next, and also within the same day. I’m used to my symptoms flaring up for several consecutive days after over-exerting myself. Sometimes it can last a week or two. But knowing this, doesn’t make it any easier. I’ve had…
Happy birthday to me! And this is a VERY special one. For those who don’t know, I was a HUGE gym junkie before I got sick. I was in the best shape of my life – radiating health, strength, and wellness from every fibre of my being … and I LOVED it. Exercise was a…
The physical aspects of chronic illness can be brutal. But so can the cognitive aspects. Here, I discuss how brain fog causes my written communication to be so darn difficult.
From June 13th 2022 I’ve been needing to rest ever since doing the fun stuff on Saturday. But that’s not to say that fun hasn’t been had – it has. After all, it’s not every day that Batman rocks up in Grandma’s back garden! I’m hoping to be well enough for a zoo outing tomorrow.…
From June 11th 2022 Yay! I did the fun stuff today – with added spontaneous fun on top. Like a trip to this little place by the water. And a lunchtime glass of wine. Feel a bit crap now, but that’s often the price to pay for a fun outing. That, and needing to rest…
From June 10th 2022: And here’s the thing with chronic illness – you can’t just go for a trip away, with a worry-free mindset. Not even to spend a few days with family. Excited – definitely! But not worry free. Don’t get me wrong – it’s absolutely bloody fantastic to be here at my Mum’s.…