It's been a while hasn't it? So why have I been a stranger to my own blog lately? The electro-magnetic-induced migraines have been wearing me down so I've been taking care of me and avoiding the severe EMHS/electrosensitivity headaches and face pain I get from the computer, … [Read more...]
Day 26: 31 Days To A Better CFS Life – Are You Getting Better? What Does ‘Better’ Actually Mean?
The concept of ‘getting better’ When we are sick, we often say we want to ‘get better’ or others say ‘I hope you get better soon’. Recently I was pondering this phrase – yes, I have weird ponderings at times! What does it mean to "get better"? In the phrases above, … [Read more...]
Day 25: 31 Days To A Better CFS Life – Letter To The General Public Pt 2 – How You Can Support Someone Who Has CFS / ME / FM
In Part 1 of my Letter To The General Public From Those With CFS / ME / FM, I addressed a lot of the issues that our loved ones, family, friends and acquaintances may like to know about our experience of living with these illnesses. Here, in Part 2, I give some practical tips … [Read more...]
Day 24: 31 Days To A Better CFS Life – Letter To The General Public From Those With CFS / ME / FM – Part 1
For people living with CFS / ME / FM, one of the most challenging aspects of the illness is trying to explain it to other people – and have them believe us! Due to its invisible nature, CFS / ME, Fibromyalgia and other Spoonie illnesses are usually not able to be seen in any … [Read more...]
Day 23: 31 Days To A Better CFS Life – 7 Healthy, Safe Ways To Release Emotions
I have often talked about using distraction and changing the context in order to powerfully manage illness and pain. I realise that maybe I have given the impression that I advocate repressing negative emotions. If so, then I apologise. Because if anything, my view is the … [Read more...]
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