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...

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Artos 04/11/2012

Hi everyone,

I had the chance to write an article of Scholars and Rogues, a great online site/magazine, detailing what m experience of living with CFS has been like. It was really well received, and I thought people here might enjoy it, as it seems to at least offer other sufferers validation of their own trials.

I talk some about how I use art to help me deal with what I go through, but my main goal was to expand awareness of CFS to those who don't have it/haven't heard of it, and also let them know that it's a REAL condition.

http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2012/03/25/artsunday-using-photography-to-cope-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/

Hope you guys enjoy it!

Sarah

deleted_user 04/12/2012

Article & photos were both excellent. Good work!

skinnybinny 04/12/2012

I enjoyed reading your article very much. Loved the photography also!

julesd 04/12/2012

How creative thanks for sharing although a challenge I applaud you following your passion and using what you know in your life and expressing it this way your journey
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deleted_user 04/13/2012

Sarah, thank you so much for the link! I have had CFS for over 4 yrs now and it is so hard to deal with! people just don't get it- they think I am lazy or something... My back seizes up just hanging laundry up and I am never rested- actually spent a whole day in bed at the hotel on last years vacation...

DarlaC 04/13/2012

I am so, so glad I went and read your article and I totally loved the photography! You are blessed with a great talent, and to use it to further the cause of getting the "truth" about CFS/ME out there, is just, well...amazing!!

Thank you, thank you so much!!

God bless!

butterflybaby15 04/14/2012

absolutley beautiful. I truely enjoyed this article. thanks for sharing. butterflybaby

gkneez 04/15/2012

Wonderful article and it was nice to see more of you photos. I also went to your personal web site to see your gallery. You are a true artist.

lynx49 04/16/2012

Sarah -

Great work - you really portrayed CFS/ME for me with your photos and writing. I sent it out to friends & family to give tham a better feeling for my life. Thank you SO much.

Artos 04/17/2012

Thanks, everyone! I'm glad you all enjoyed it and it resonated with you. And yes, please feel free to pass it on to friends and family who might not understand!

Thank you all!

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