I'm from Northern California. I prefer little forums like this to larger ones and Facebook is too public for me to post about CFS matters.

I don't post a photo because I don't have the energy to do so, and I don't ever put a real photo of myself on the internet because I don't want my personal info getting all over the internet.

Welcome

I'm from the UK. I don't post a profile pic because I don't want to talk about my health publicly and anonymity is important to me.

Hey - I posted a pic! I love photography but have no one to take photos of myself.

I'm on the Oregon Coast, but I was born / raised in Ponca City Oklahoma which is near the Kansas border and about 2 1/2 hours or so from Wichita Kansas.

Currently about 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean which would be a whole lot cooler if it was a tropical beach or something.

I live in Southwest Florida, which has rapidly changed from a rural area to a major metropolis with smog and crime.

I don't post my pic because I've gotten a lot of negativity in my community about my illness. I don't want these local people giving me trouble after they read my posts.

Anonymity is an important part of what DS is all about, it allows us to say what we really feel and talk about things we wouldn't want our families and neighbors to gossip about.

I'm from Northern CA. I don't post a photo for privacy reasons also. AND, not being all that handy w/ the computer, I don't know how. My dog added herself to my post! Anyway, welcome!

Thank you for your replies and support!
I like that DS is about anonymity for those who want it and I completely respect those of you who don't want to be public. We each have our reasons for things. As for me, I don't mind. I've always been told I'm transparent. I tried to keep my illness secret until the last few years when I had no choice. Personally, I have always found that talking about things helps me therapeutically no matter what the subject... I lost my first husband and my daughter wouldn't talk about it for a year until she started losing her hair. This illness has made me lose friends and family as well as my job, financial security, the house I lived in for 25yrs, my car, etc.... But it is what it is. And I will find people who identify and understand to help me get through, not matter where they are
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And I've had enough chaos in my life that sometimes I've just had to give up and say "Oh, well! What are you going to do about it? --Some things you just can't change so you have to learn to live with it." ....we did not CHOOSE this illness! and we have to do what is best for US, no matter what.

I need to remember to check on here but realistically I have a lot of problems with brain fog and don't always think about it, plus I am usually on FB.
I'm going to post my story on here if you are interested. Or look me up on FB... Diana's CFS/ME diary.
You all take care of yourselves above all else!!

Anonymity is important to me when it comes to posting such personal information about my health. ME/CFS is such a misunderstood illness by most people and many doctors. It is those of us that experience it on a daily basis that truly understand and that is why I come to this site.
I am from Anchorage, Alaska and have experienced ME/CFS for almost 12 years now.

I'm from Kansas too. I really like anonymity in support groups as well and have really appreciated this support group over the years.

I live in New Hampshire, just love it here! I'm originally from Pennsylvania near Dutch Country.

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Tennessee here

I'm in New Hampshire as well.
I don't post my pic because the one time I did I got some uncomfortable messages....
So, you get my cat.

I'm a 7th generation Kentuckian --- country girl from the rural Southwestern part of the Bluegrass State. (BTW, I don't have an accent -- all of y'all do!

I have pics up, though some are limited to access by friends only to protect my family.

Michigan here.... I pray we all learn how to cope with this debilitating condition. There recently was a news clip on nightly news caling this a disease and not a syndrome. Regarding pictures... I like my privacy.

I live in Cairns , North Queensland Australia.I recently posted some photos for friends only for my own protection.There are so many unique and beautiful souls here at DS.I just wish you weren't sooo far away.Love and gratitude xo