simply living (with Chronic Fatigue)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephomyelitis (as it is less commonly known) is a whole lot more than being tired. I sometimes wish I was just tired.
So, I thought I would just post a little about what it is, how it works and maybe how it looks in my life. I might put up some info, or links to other sites. Just so those who might be interested might be able to find out a bit more.
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My Chronic Fatigue Journey
I've been encouraged by reading the journey of others who are walking with CFS. So here is part of my story.
Living with Chronic Fatigue
5 Things I Wish People Understood About My Chronic Fatigue SyndromeWhat do I wish others understood...here are my thoughts!
a letter to the world
This is a thank you letter to those around me. I hope that in some way others are encouraged to be thinking about how they are caring for those around them. A version of this letter was published on The Mighty.
THIS is what it feels like...what tired means to a person with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Tired can mean so much. You can be tired after work, tired after a long week of one thing after the other, after running a marathon, or you can be tired from the moment you wake up. This is what it feels like to someone with CFS. A version of this article was published on The Mighty.
A little while ago, this article hit Mamamia and The Glow. What is Chronic Fatigue Like.
Thought the writer has experienced CFS in its more extreme form than I have, it is a useful read if you want to get a glimpse into what this disease looks like.
I also love that CFS is getting a bit of media attention...anything to further the understanding.
CFS Crashes
Here is a great visual about CFS crashes... check out Sweet Briar Sisters to find out more and to find some really cool patterns for toys and the like.![]() |
CFS Crash Calculations (from Sweet Briar Sisters) |