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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Little by little..

PeaceWanted
PeaceWanted
I just wanted to share with everybody that I have so far been successful easing back to work. On May 15th I started at 8 hours per week; next week I go from 16 to 20 hours. It is so hard, and some days I hurt sooo much, but I'm doing it. Just thought I would share some good news. I know I have to be realistic, but I am so hoping to get back to full time (with accommodations) by Sept. I am down for the count in between, but I'll take it if I can work full time!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think the happiness this is bringing you lessens the chance of flares. Or at least helps them to not be as bad.

Sometimes a big dose of happiness helps me. Not just for mood, but the symptoms can lessen a little.
MaxPB
MaxPB
Yeah! Hope you keep improving. Don't rush though, maybe try a certain level for a few weeks and see how you're holding up. full time is pretty demanding, I crash like clockwork pretty much every month.

Hope you are also doing the things to support your body such as supplements, shots etc.
PeaceWanted
PeaceWanted
Thanks, yes I am doing supplements, etc. Trying not to get ahead of myself, b/c I can feel my pre-diagnosis brain trying to tell me to just speed up the process, so trying to be really careful. Thanks for the support!
DarlaC
DarlaC
I hope this job works out wonderfully well for you Peace!!! As others have said, and you yourself, you know we type A's push ourselves a lot. Easy does it on the hours. Rest a lot when you are not working.....and learn to delegate. I'm sure your co-workers will be happy to give you a hand for those days where you might be just dragging!!!

Be proud of yourself for giving this your best shot! I sure do miss my job!!!!