Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) describes a sense of exhaustion and post-exertion malaise, even when you have gotten enough rest and sleep. The disease is characterized by six months of incapacitating fatigue experienced as profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina, and problems with concentration and short-term memory. The cause is unknown, but it is a...
Hi all.
I ended a relationship about one month ago and on a positive note, I have only had very minimal symptoms. I never considered the relationship could have been contributing to my cfs and perhaps it's a coincidence as there could be other factors that have contributed to the 'up'.
Anyway I am now suffering with feeling extremely lonely. I was content to be in my own company but since the break up its been horrible.
I know I shouldn't be negative but if I go down again, I really am going to find it very hard. I know I should take each day as it comes but the thought of being sick and heartbroken is really scary.
I ended a relationship about one month ago and on a positive note, I have only had very minimal symptoms. I never considered the relationship could have been contributing to my cfs and perhaps it's a coincidence as there could be other factors that have contributed to the 'up'.
Anyway I am now suffering with feeling extremely lonely. I was content to be in my own company but since the break up its been horrible.
I know I shouldn't be negative but if I go down again, I really am going to find it very hard. I know I should take each day as it comes but the thought of being sick and heartbroken is really scary.
I think that anything we go through emotionally kicks our CFS symptoms up a notch. Actually, sometimes I think emotional stress hurts me worse as far as making me feel weaker/sicker, than physical stress.
I'm sorry you had this break up. It happens!! It's always better to have someone else around us. We weren't made to be alone. A good, friendly breakup is better than a nasty fight. At least that part went well for you.
Hopefully, even if not with this particular person, you will try to engage with other people. Girlfriends are great at a time like this. I think we just need someone to talk to....to vent to. We're usually too sick to deal with big conversations and time consuming talks.
I hope you are able to replace this relationship in due time, when you have healed up, and are ready to start out again. Again, now Is the time a girlfriend would be a great comfort to you.
I wish you the best!! xo
Linda x
I'm terribly sorry to hear of your break-up and the loneliness that followed.
I get this feeling quite often as most peeps don't really understand the medical problems I'm going thru. I find that I have to cancel plans at the last minute as I just don't have the energy or my pain levels aren't controllable.
I feel ya. I know what you are going thru. Please post on here anytime. I frequent this site often as it helps when I'm stuck home-bound.
Sincerely,
TheWino