I was diagnosed with M.E. in 2017 after years of symptoms. I had to take a fact sheet to my G.P and say look at this, you've looked at everything else now look at this! This triggered the CBT sessions on how to manage M.E. which to an extent is helpful as I've learnt to listen to my body but it's difficult and frustrating.
I'm lucky I'm NOT severley ill, I still manage to work albeit with difficulty and can still have the odd night out, but the repercussions last for days.
The one thing I do struggle with and I'm curious as to whether it's just me or a part of M.E that everybody experiences. A common cold or 24 hour bug will knock me off my feet, I'm bed bound but these things are so trivial in reality I find myself getting upset frustrated.
I'm fortunate I have a supportive husband but sometimes he does struggle to understand
I'm lucky I'm NOT severley ill, I still manage to work albeit with difficulty and can still have the odd night out, but the repercussions last for days.
The one thing I do struggle with and I'm curious as to whether it's just me or a part of M.E that everybody experiences. A common cold or 24 hour bug will knock me off my feet, I'm bed bound but these things are so trivial in reality I find myself getting upset frustrated.
I'm fortunate I have a supportive husband but sometimes he does struggle to understand
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