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...
We all have so many symptoms that make our lives miserable. About two weeks ago I started thinking about things that give me happiness. The more things I thought of, the more things I thought of :-). Then I started to make a list. Here is a sampling of my list:
Taking a cold shower when I am so hot/sweaty,
eating cashews,
my new watch (it speaks the time and has a rooster crow for the noon alarm to remind me to take my pill),
using a Q-tip in my ears when they itch so bad,
getting into bed w my three small dogs and we talk about the day,
using nutritional yeast on food
Cold on my face
Eating a hard-boiled duck egg for breakfast.
There is more. Doing this has increased my satisfaction w my reduced life; there ARE many things I enjoy.
What makes you happy? What could you put on your list?
Taking a cold shower when I am so hot/sweaty,
eating cashews,
my new watch (it speaks the time and has a rooster crow for the noon alarm to remind me to take my pill),
using a Q-tip in my ears when they itch so bad,
getting into bed w my three small dogs and we talk about the day,
using nutritional yeast on food
Cold on my face
Eating a hard-boiled duck egg for breakfast.
There is more. Doing this has increased my satisfaction w my reduced life; there ARE many things I enjoy.
What makes you happy? What could you put on your list?
Eating ripe strawberries.
Reading a good novel.
My hubby giving me a kiss before he goes to work.
Worship music.
Blue jays.
I have a roof over my head, humble as it may be.
My car is still running after 15 yrs
Growing veges in pots right outside my door, flowers also
I made a friend across the street that checks on me regularly.
My grandson texts me that he loves me
My kitty cat
I was going to say Peanut M&M's ...... sorry but i just love them ....lots
The smell after the rain
Birds feeding in my garden
The bunch of flowers I allow myself every now and then
Ice cold clean water
My Mums Liver and Bacon Casserole
The scent of Geraniums and how it transports me back to my childhood and grandfather
You know the list is endless, we all have so much to be thankful for
Thank you for starting this
Deep sleep and beautiful dreams are at the top of my list
My family
Love and affection
My DS friends
Music
Laughter
Tasty vegetarian food including tropical fruit..yum!!
Imagining myself completely healed and dancing.
Finally being settled in one place after 5 yrs of transition.
Being so close to my daughters and grands now because of the move.
Watching birds and a chipmunk eat on our deck.
Wild turkeys visiting in the front yard.
Knowing they are safe on our land.
A cup of Pukka three ginger tea twice a day.
My snuggly Maine coon cat, Luna
A tiny sitting room all my own.
My mp3 player and kindle tablet.
Old movies. Just thinking about them makes me happy. Watching them makes me even happier.
My husband and grown kids.
My furry kids.
Autumn weather.
Coca-Cola(I don't care if it's bad for you - one icy cold coke a day increases my happiness 100 fold).
Still being able to read. Very happy about that. Many days, for many months, I could barely read at all.
A relationship with a loving God.
Gluten free cookies. Whoever invented these is a genius.
The Chicago Cubs having a great season. Being their loyal fan is not always easy. LOL.
Daily Strength. The developers of DS are almost as amazing as the creators of Gluten Free cookies.
My wonderful finance who is caring, supportive and understanding.
My kitties who comfort me when I'm laying in bed.
The fact that I have accepted this condition and no longer beat myself up over it.
Getting more comfortable with who I am as I age.
Yes - the wildlife. Hearing a hawk as he wheels through the blue sky.
There are so many more.
I also love picking a colander of fresh veggies in the garden and making a nice stir-fry for myself...hard to beat that. Last night I had okra, long beans, onion, and Malabar spinach in the stir fry. Made a nice roux with whole wheat flour; added water, nutritional yeast, spices; simmered a bit, then poured it all over a big bowl of cooked rice. Mmmmm.
So being sick isn't all bad...nearly all, but not all bad.
What makes me happy:
Having coffee with my husband on our deck swing in the cool of the morning.
My flower garden
Calls and visits from the kids
My sister
Scrapbooking and editing photos
Reading a good book
Cool, clean sheets fresh from the clothesline
Little lambs
My dogs
An orderly house - I think that would make me happy...I'll probably never know!
Many, many more. Thank you for starting this Lindasch.
I perk up when I receive a DS hug...or give one.
So many things in all the list...and the q-tip and nutritional yeast!
There's a vegan spread (I'm not vegan btw) called Annie's that's one of my favorite food on earth. Over short grain brown rice or with avo on a rice cake. Yum!
Showering, warm water please :-)
My son laughing. When he really laughs, it's the same laugh as when he was a baby.
Uninhibited, kind laughter
Colors and sunlight
Live oaks
Embroidery, knitting, colorful and texture of fabric and thread
Omgosh, I can really go on....thank you x