Tag: chronic fatigue syndrome

Having a chronic illness vs. being chronically ill

Having a chronic illness vs. being chronically ill

November 18, 2018

My GP is pretty great: she takes me seriously, takes ME/CFS seriously and admits that simply because we don’t know what causes it yet, doesn’t mean it’s psychosomatic. However, there is something about her that annoys me a bit: she seems to think I shouldn’t focus too much on my illness or it will get … More Having a chronic illness vs. being chronically ill

5 things I wish people understood about ME/CFS

5 things I wish people understood about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

October 21, 2018

Two and a half years ago I was diagnosed with “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), after having had symptoms for over a decade. There are many misconceptions around this disease, even among doctors. As a patient, you’re often left on your own to do your own research and it takes … More 5 things I wish people understood about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome