Endometriosis & making friends with chronic fatigue
One of endometriosis’ worst symptoms sort of sneaks up on you. When you’re diagnosed, you’re generally aware of the biggest problem you’re likely to have to get used to (the pain). As that’s the...
View ArticleWhat does chronic fatigue feel like?
A short time ago I suffered the worst patch of chronic fatigue that I have experienced for the longest while. I couldn’t have written this update when it was at it’s worst. Even lifting my head from...
View ArticleMemory loss – the embarrassing side effect of chronic fatigue
When they diagnose you with a chronic illness there’s a whole heap of things they don’t mention. The long-term effects on your relationships and friendships don’t come up, neither does the complex...
View ArticleWorking with chronic fatigue
Working while fatigued is real dichotomy. There’s plenty of information about living with chronic fatigue out there, which proposes using phases of pacing and rest to get activity done – however that’s...
View ArticleHow to get a good nights sleep
My two cats Ada and Curie having a nice nap together. Before I got sick I battled with insomnia for many years. It started with living with several extremely noisy housemates at uni that meant what...
View ArticleGetting out of bed is the hardest part of my day
I have a difficult relationship with sleep, not because I’m not getting enough, but because I enjoy it too much. It is by far the thing I look forward to most each day. I don’t enjoy being unconscious...
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