Chronic Illness and Mental Load:
‘Mental load’ is something most women have to deal with. It is HARD to manage with M.E, given that merely ‘thinking’ can exacerbate numerous symptoms. Here, I discuss how I manage my mental load.
Chronic Illness and New Projects:
Taking on new projects or responsibilities can be exciting. But if you suffer with M.E and/or POTS, then be prepared for a little Mind vs Body backlash.
Drink the ‘Good’ Wine
When I was healthy, I had one or two bottles of ‘good’ wine put aside – for years on end – ready for an occasion where I felt ‘deserving of it or like I’d ‘earned’ it. Not anymore. Nowadays, I drink the good wine. Here, I talk about why.
More Firsts!
We did another ‘thing’ as a family recently: a road trip to Oxford for Pete’s cousin’s birthday bash.
I haven’t been to a large social gathering since before getting sick over six years ago. It’s been a looong time. It was FANTASTIC – albeit different to when I was well.