anniversary
November 16, 2009 7:41pm
This month is my eleven year mark. It was November, 1998 that I got sick. What a horrible anniversary?! I don't think I could …
kjfe
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About Me
kjfe
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About Me
I am 49, married over 27 years, 5 kids ages 13-24. I've had CFS for over 10 years and feel blessed to be as functional as I am. It's been pretty rough but I have learned a lot about adversity and faith and I feel like I'm able to listen and hear the voices of people's suffering more clearly. I've certainly learned to appreciate the little things and to hold fast to moments of clarity and those bits of relief that thankfully come when I feel like I couldn't possibly hold on for one more minute.
I am 49, married over 27 years, 5 kids ages 13-24. I've had CFS for over 10 years and feel blessed to be as functional as I am. It's been pretty rough but I have learned a lot about adversity and faith and I feel like I'm able to listen and hear the voices of people's suffering more clearly. I've certainly learned to appreciate the little things and to hold fast to moments of clarity and those bits of relief that thankfully come when I feel like I couldn't possibly hold on for one more minute.
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I have a master's degree in human development and have taught sociology and psychology in the past. I read all kinds of books about human behavior and the human condition. I actually read all kinds of books - pretty much anything EXCEPT romance novels. I like historical fiction. Lately I've been reading a lot of nonfiction - mostly psychology, religion, autobiographies, and so forth. I've been writing the past few years about living with chronic fatigue and depression and am trying now to find a publisher. We'll see what happens. I have 5 kids, 2 still in high school/middle school so I attend their various activities. I'm active in my Church and have taught Sunday School for 16-year-olds for many years. I do yoga, walk, read my scriptures, and try to do what I can with the limited amount of energy I have each day. I have various projects that I try to work on such as quilting, sewing, writing, etc. Do what I can, rest, do what I can, rest, etc.
I have a master's degree in human development and have taught sociology and psychology in the past. I
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kjfe commented on their journal entry anniversary 8:52pm
I sent a proposal to one publisher that responded by saying that the proposal made it all around to each…
November 18
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kjfe commented on their journal entry anniversary 9:34pm
Thanks for commenting. I felt better today and actually ventured out to the store and got some fabric…
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kjfe commented on xRobinx’s journal entry Forward progress 9:26pm
Excellent philosophical outlook. I find that I can reason through things better when I have a bit of…
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fear
November 6, 2009 2:02pm
Waiting for my daughter to get home from basketball practice to go renew her driver's license. She just turned 18. I realized …
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How is it possible?
October 21, 2009 4:43pm
How is it physically possible to not sleep. I can be exhausted and weak and still not sleep until maybe 4:30 in the morning. Last night …
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sicker than a big dog
September 29, 2009 2:08am
Sick. Sicker. The sickest I've been for a while. Is it allergies? Inbalanced hormones? CFS on the run? A …
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Wishing you a good day
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Funny Face
Ooh I know what you mean about the blink of an eyelash and frozen in time. I feel like I am frozen in time and everyone's lives are going by in the blink of an eyelash. It is a WEIRD feeling. I don't like it much, but it will teach me patience and so on.
I didn't think of death LOL. xx-
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Actually, it's you who helped me get there & set that goal, & hope i would acheive. With good friends like you, i am sure i will succeed.
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That potato bar concept sounds really good. I like the sound of those toppings. We are not always that inventive with toppings here!
How are things with you? It's starting to get cold here - soon be time for a fire. I am just waiting for my referral and hoping it comes soon. Otherwise, nothing much to report! I sound really boring now LOL.
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49 years old. Going through perimenopause and experiencing hormonal imbalance combined with Chronic Fatigue symptoms. In other words, NOT FUN. Hoping to connect with other individuals who may have insights into overcoming challenges with hormones.
Treatments
- Progesterone Cream Too Soon to Tell
- Used progesterone cream a few years ago for about 18 months without much relief from premenstrual symptoms.
