chronic fatigue syndrome – M.E. myself and I

Silver Linings

I am a firm believer that more often than not, silver linings can be found on the edge of every dark grey cloud. I can’t make a blanket statement about how Every Cloud has a Silver Lining, but I do think there are there most of the time. I’ve spoken about this on M.E. myselfContinue reading “Silver Linings”

Being

A busy day of watching the world go by. People wonder what I do all day. The truth is I’ve learnt to be very good at just sitting. No TV, no music, no reading, no iPad. Just being. I still don’t nap & I somehow never feel bored. I guess I’m too busy trying toContinue reading “Being”

The Fear

I imagine it’s hard for a parent to hear their child say that they’re feeling so poorly they worry they won’t wake up tomorrow; that they feel so poorly they’re scared that they might die in their sleep. There are no tears or hysterics when I say this to my parents. Just a matter-of-fact statement indicatingContinue reading “The Fear”

Stigma

NB. If I was reading this out loud I might get a bit ‘shouty’. I am developing quite a large chip on my shoulder and it is all your fault. Well society’s fault really but let’s not waste time splitting hairs. If I didn’t have the ‘M.E. label’ medical professionals would surely be atContinue reading “Stigma”