I'm sorry to hear it. I'm in about the same situation. I've lost a lot of function recently and it's tough to face. I'm not sure what the issue may be for you since you haven't made any changes. I think we go through these cycles sometimes. I do hope you start having more better days and that I do too. Many blessings.

triunfadora, you are so kind. It helped just to be able to say it to folks who would understand, and your reply was like balm on a sore. thank you. I hope you feel better soon too.

I'm sorry to hear it as well. They say this is a very bad early allergy year, could that be stressful to your system and be overloading you? I hope it passes for both of you soon. I'm taking antihistamines at my docs suggestion, and started taking a vitamin high in b6 and folate (gummy prenatal, didn't that make hubby curious with me at 56)..both seem to be helping... Change of seasons is hard on our poor sensitive selves... Hugs to both

Yes, the allergies might have something to do with it. I know what a difficult thing it is to have to deal with a new level of functioning. It is a new season of grieving until we come to acceptance. But, these moments tend to get better after a while and you can have some better days for a while. Hold tight. You are worth just as much on your bad days as on your good ones. Much love.

yes, that's what it is: a new level of functioning.
I am trying to get ready for a garage sale, gathering stuff, loved furniture, dishes etc. I have moved to a very small place and rented out my home due to reduced financial. So I don't need or have room for all antiques & lovely things. I need to sell them. Friends ask me when it will be and I have to say "I don't know, No date yet". Because I can only do a little on good days. Maybe it will be in two years! I am lucky to have a good friend helping me.
I just have to be patient with myself and do things at the pace I can do.

You may not have changed your diet or medication or anything, but having to downsize and move into a smaller place is a huge change. Giving up your nice things will involve grieving for losing all of that. I find the emotional things like that immensely draining. Allow yourself to acknowledge that.

I hope you feel better soon.

Yes, moving itself is hard and stressful, and selling things more so. We're going through something similar with hubby selling all his prized construction equipment due to our illnesses. He doesn't have cfs and he is very depressed and moody and not sleeping well, so it makes so much sense you'll have trouble. I wonder if there is a dealer who might go through with you and your friend and give you a price for the lot, then come take it? Being done all at once vs going slowly might ease the length of your burden...I'm sorry this is a painful part of your path and hope you know how brave and smart you are being to downsize. Less to clean, take care of, etc. It's hard to let go of things, but also freeing in a way once it is done. Wishing you peace.

I'm also sorry to hear you're having trouble with your level of
functioning. I experience that more in the winter. Whenever it
happens, it is a difficult time to go through. I sometimes feel these
illnesses have a life of their own.
Moving can be very stressful. Also, having to let go of valued
items like people say here, can cause a sense of loss.
I hope things turn around for you. I cleared out a bunch of
magazines and 'stuff' last Friday, and now that it's done, I feel
a huge relief. It's so freeing just to have the open space and
know there's fewer things to keep track of. .

Oh dear, I can relate to the stress right now, as I pack to rent a room. I have been downsizing for years now. The stress may reek havoc on your body. It can all become overwhelming and yes the seasons have changed and our bodies change with them. I find CFS to be cyclical for me and this body goes through different levels of functioning, but I never know when until it hits me.
For me I must embrace change, loss, and then accept and move forward. It's not easy, I know. It takes time to process endurance of equanimity within myself ....
I will include you in my prayers Linda Prayer helps me get through change a great deal.
May you have more good days to come.
Gentle Hugs & Love

Hi Lindash,

sometimes it all gets too difficult and you just lie in bed wanting to give up. We all know what you are going through and most of us have been there at one time or another. Hang on, hang on.....there is more life to be lived and some of it will be good.

I am in a flare and had to cancel my hair appointment today. In a few days I will be attending a wedding, grey hair and all. Hope my energy is better by then, but who knows.

At family events people always say Oh you look well, you must be feeling better! Sure, I say, much better, thank you.

Until the next flare.