Since I became ill I have changed. Not because I want to you understand, the change has been organic. My perceptions of situations, conversations, dynamics and people have changed. The people around me have changed. It's strange how something invisible can change so many things. I have gradually gone from being hard as stone to… Continue reading Misunderstood
Category: Chronic illness
Restriction and Limitation
Every day I am restricted and limited. I can't be the Mum I want to be, I can't be the wife I want to be, I can't be the friend I want to be. I can't be the person I used to be. I can't attend the 4 opportunities of Derby training I want to… Continue reading Restriction and Limitation
Isolation and disconnection
Most days I try to be upbeat and create the illusion that all is well. When in fact I am rarely genuinely happy. If somebody asks me "how are you?" I never reveal how I am. I try to hide this with a larger-than-life personality ( which is a complete facade) and talking lots, which… Continue reading Isolation and disconnection
2017 – My Year — Orkney Fibromyalgia Sufferer
Well…. After 4 years of suffering with 2 chronic conditions – CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia and losing my job because of it, I decided that 2017 would be “My year” I finally seem to have my pain under a little control not huge amounts but better than it’s ever been since I became unwell. After 4 […]… Continue reading 2017 – My Year — Orkney Fibromyalgia Sufferer
2017 – My Year
After 4 years of suffering from 2 chronic conditions - CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia and losing my job because of it, I decided that 2017 would be "My year" I finally seem to have my pain under a little control, not huge amounts but better than it's ever been since I became unwell. After 4 years… Continue reading 2017 – My Year
