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...
The CFS can be ruthless and horrific, however we often forget all the skills and qualities we bring to our life. Give yourself a challenge and try to think of one (or two) things you did last week that is an accomplishment. It could be as simple as keeping emotions in check with a difficult conversation or making a meal you enjoyed or a trip to the drug store. Someone once said to me that I probably feel like a professional athlete! How insightful to capture the incredible endurance and discipline required to live with this every day.GIVE YOURSELF CREDIT!!
I think you need another name! Pouty certainly doesn't seem to suit you, especially in the uplifting, inspiring note you just wrote.
You are quite right. We all need to give ourselves a great deal of credit and congratulations on living with an extraordinarily difficult and puzzling illness. It is a bit like an athlete or a gymnast isn't it - emotionally and physically. We all endure mental gymnastics in order to keep up with the ups and downs, the swinging around and around of our emotions and physical abilities and sudden inabilities. I think our middle names are Tenacity and Perseverance, Hope and Faith - all amazing qualities. AND in the midst of all of our trials, we still find the heart to love and support and care for our families and friends and each other on this DS site. I think we all deserve Olympian sized medals!!!!!! Right on! Your note really made my day!!
Keep on fighting no matter what.
Thanks for your humor and advice and knowledge. You offer a lot to our DS community.