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 12: 31 Days To A Better CFS Life – My 5 Fave Ways To Connect With The Online CFS / ME Community
Disconnected and alone. That’s how I felt when I first got really ill with CFS, and even moreso during my pregnancy 12 years ago when I developed the added “bonus” of electrosensitivity. That lost sense of belonging due to CFS is something that can contribute greatly to … [Read more...]
This is M.E. – ME / CFS / Fibro Awareness Day 2014 – Blog Chain
Considering International ME / CFS / Fibro Awareness Day is fast approaching, I thought I'd try to start a blog-chain where we all get a chance to tell the people in our lives a little about how it is to live with CFS/ME – PLUS also let them in on a few other things they may not … [Read more...]
5 Top ‘Living With CFS’ Blogs To Read (not including mine!)
There are many top bloggers out in the blogosphere who are writing about living with chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS / ME), their experiences in managing their illness, and giving tips and support to other people with CFS. I keep discovering more every … [Read more...]
The Season To Be Jolly
I love this time of year. I have always loved the Christmas season and summer, and luckily in Australia they coincide. I also have my birthday between Christmas and New Year, so that has always made it an extra special time of year. Now I am a 40 year old Mum you may think a bit … [Read more...]