My journey with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome began over 10 years ago. I can look back now and easily see where I experienced issues with Chronic Fatigue even in college. I was not officially diagnosed until 2004. I was 24 years old. I was dealing with a variety of symptoms and health issues. It was a very scary time. Going through such extensive testing for numerous different diseases was quite the ordeal. When I first received my diagnosis, I thought I was relieved. It was nice to have a name for what I was feeling. I really had no idea how much this illness would change my life.
I used to be a typical Type A overachiever. Fast forward 11 years, and my brain still wants to be that Type A woman. My body, however, has very different plans! Attempting to find a balance between the two can sometimes leave me feeling depressed, defeated, angry. The list of emotions could go on and on. I truly aim to be a positive person. When I picture myself, it is a picture of a happy, funny, outgoing (much thinner) woman. But so far in 2015, this positive attitude has eluded me. My health seems to have taken yet another downhill slide. I have been wondering how much I can actually handle.
Thankfully, I have a couple of people in my life with who listen well. They are encouraging yet honest, and remind me that I need to focus on having a thankful heart. I have to redirect my thoughts away from the negative that so easily sneaks in. I have to reprioritize and find new ways to keep my mind active even when my body says it has no plans of being productive.
Thus, this blog is born.
I am still working out format and other details. I plan to add some educational links on Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I hope to post weekly, but anyone who knows someone with these health issues will know that I may not always be on time. But I will be here. Posting as I can. Educating. Encouraging. Inspired but tired!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future..." Jeremiah 29:11
I look forward to better understanding these conditions and how to be supportive of people who live with them. Thank you for sharing what you've learned!
ReplyDeleteHi, I have had CFS for past 5 years now and it just doesn't get better. I got this soon after I was treated for Swine Flu (H1N1) here in India.
ReplyDeleteReading your welcome note makes me relate to how you feel. While surfing internet, reading about CFS related stuff I somehow stumbled upon your blog. Thank you for starting this blog. I am sure it will help everyone who is struggling with it and will help you too :) I will encourage you to please keep sharing.
I often though that I should start a blog too, but I have been so disappointed that never actually did it. However, your blog made me write this comment :)
Jyoti, I was just reading through all of your comments. I truly appreciate them and hope to post again soon!
ReplyDeleteJyoti, I was just reading through all of your comments. I truly appreciate them and hope to post again soon!
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