I’m getting tired of being tired

I’ve been feeling stuck lately. I want to get well yet it’s becoming increasingly difficult to put in the continuous effort that my illness demands & instigate a routine. I want to move out & gain independence but I’m unable to do so until I’m well enough to take care of myself & my home. I… Continue reading I’m getting tired of being tired

Having a chronic illness vs. being chronically ill

I completely agree with this!

A truthful post about the hurtful advice of trying not to focus on your chronic illness too much or research it because you are “more than your illness”.

We need to focus on the fact that we have a chronic illness. We need to know when to give our bodies a rest & how to pace ourselves. We need to research it every now & then. It’s important to keep updated!

Having a chronic illness vs. being chronically ill

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My Wants

I want to be healthy enough to apply for a job. I want to be able to walk up stairs without feeling out of breath. I want to feel like I can communicate socially. I want to be stricter with myself. I want to be stricter with my routine. I want to be calmer with… Continue reading My Wants

Getting out of the house & keeping up with hobbies

Over the summer, it has become an important & beneficial part of my weekly routine to go for a walk every so often and let myself be reminded how lucky I am to be surrounded by gorgeous places! During the last few months I’ve visited many parks, nature reserves and taken spontaneous walks with my… Continue reading Getting out of the house & keeping up with hobbies

My first post! Chronic Illness & Self Improvement

So, I’ve created this blog to document my ongoing ups and downs of living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E and to keep track of the progress I’m making with it. I also wanted a place to log my own personal self improvement! The achievements I make, the important stuff I learn along the way and the… Continue reading My first post! Chronic Illness & Self Improvement