me/cfs warrior
My blogs
| Location | Somewhere |
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| Introduction | I first became ill in July of 2007. Or at least that's when I started having symptoms that I couldn’t explain away with being too busy, too stressed, not eating enough, not getting enough rest, etc. In August I passed out while eating in a restaurant. In September I remember climbing some stairs while visiting a museum in SF and feeling a sense of profound fatigue. As I climbed the stairs I thought to myself "it's as if my cells aren't getting enough oxygen"and for a minute worried I might have some sort of leukemia. During lunch I literally had to put my head down to sleep. By the end of December of 2007 I was housebound due to dizziness, fatigue, cognitive impairment and a myriad of other symptoms. I'd completed my dissertation in 2006 and awarded my PhD in Jan 07. I'd always been active, athletic, driven. Imagine my surprise when this all happened. It's been a life changer. This illness is not for the faint of heart. 20% of people with cfids commit suicide. It's a fact. The illness is that devastating. I used to believe that cancer was the worst thing one could have. I no longer believe that. Luckily I plan on getting as well as I can with the right help |
| Interests | Music, books, photography, psychology, alchemy, gardening, pets, healing, spirituality |
| Favorite Music | I love all music though my least favorites are Opera and Country. |
| Favorite Books | Jungian books, Imaginal Psychology, Alchemy, thrillers, poetry, technothrillers, gritty crime dramas |