CFS/ME
Couldn’t get to sleep last night
Had real trouble getting to sleep last night. I came up with a crazy idea for a way to make lots of money on the Internet, got all excited about it and then just couldn’t get it out of my Read more…
CFS/ME
Stress Patterns and Symptom Meanings
I watched session 7 this afternoon, on Stress Patterns, including Symptom Thoughts and Meanings. My reaction was partly “my whole life has been like this!”. I’ve known about the idea of breaking negative thoughts before, but never felt really motivated Read more…
CFS/ME
Truly awful day yesterday
Had a really bad day yesterday. Woke up with a really sore throat and the usual perpetually stuffed head. Felt really anxious too. No particular thoughts behind it initially, but the negative thoughts grew during the day. Did a lot Read more…
CFS/ME
Stayed out late, woke up with a mild headache
I went out to the city last night to see if I could meet some people here in Canberra. My friends are either away or not answering their email! So I want to meet some new people. Went to a Read more…
CFS/ME
Watched Soften & Flow and Meditations Session
I’ve just watched the Soften & Flow and meditations session. So far so good. I’ve had some pretty late nights lately. Some I’ve been staying up just for the heck of it, others I couldn’t sleep. I felt really restless Read more…
CFS/ME
Headaches today
Well it probably didn’t help that I stayed up until 2am chatting online to a girl I recently dated. Felt quite exhausted today, and went to bed in the afternoon with a headache. I’ve decided to prioritise what I want Read more…
CFS/ME
Not feeling too good
Didn’t go too badly yesterday, but things came acropper when I burnt my hand cooking last night. Heaps of pain. Ouch! Spent several hours with my hand in a glass of ice water. Stayed up watching Sex And The City Read more…
CFS/ME
Just watched the first retraining session DVD
I felt pretty tired today; just the same as usual. Went to the art gallery with a friend who was visiting me, and then had a lie down in the afternoon. That suited her fine, since she wanted to sleep Read more…
CFS/ME
A New Year, A New Start
Well it’s New Year’s Day 2010. I’m down in Canberra staying at my sister’s place. I’ve come down here to get away from my place in Sydney, just in case something in the environment is making me sick. Other neighbours Read more…
CFS/ME
2010 Is Going To Be Different
Hi there! I’ve set up this blog to describe my recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome during 2010. I’ve been suffering from CFS since March 2008, and I’m determined to make 2010 different. My main symptoms are flu-like physical symptoms, and Read more…