Having been diagnosed officially with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS / ME) in 1992 I have had many times when I have seen no light at the end of the tunnel. This was especially magnified 13 years ago when I also developed severe electro-hypersensitivity (EHS) during pregnancy … [Read more...]
An Aussie Spoonie in the USA – My Big Adventure!
It's been a while hey? So where have I been in the last few months? Well, for 3 weeks of it I was living the dream in the USA. And when I say "DREAM", I mean that in my wildest dreams I truly never thought I'd get to do something like that again. But I did!! :) My Big US … [Read more...]
Day 10: 31 Days To A Better CFS Life – 10 Ways To Nurture Yourself & Fill Your Bucket
Dealing with the relentlessness of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS / ME), can very quickly deplete are mental reserves along with our already depleted physical ones. Filling Our Bucket I often use the bucket analogy when I discuss this topic. The stresses that CFS / ME puts … [Read more...]
Day 9: 31 Days To A Better CFS Life – Listen To Your Body. I Am Today!
And on 9th Day, she rested and listened to her body! When I embarked on the ambitious journey of writing 31 Days To A Better CFS Life in 31 consecutive days, I knew it would test my mental and physical energy levels. It has! Along with all the other projects I'm working … [Read more...]
Feeling Vulnerable & Showing It: Not Easy But Sometimes Necessary When Managing CFS / ME
Sometimes I find it so hard to cope with this illness and pain. I put on such a good face and fool everyone so well. I write a blog about living powerfully with CFS / ME for heaven's sake! But sometimes I really don’t feel powerful. Sometimes I really don’t feel like I’m … [Read more...]