I'm feeling almost "normal" today. The sun is shining, I got up early (for me) and stayed vertical for hours. I socialised, I helped move a wardrobe, I did laundry. I went out to buy gas for the bbq. I cooked dinner and cleaned up. I have to remind myself to be careful today because … Continue reading Feeling pleased with myself
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I want my life back.
Feeling low. I know my vit D dose is due tomorrow, so some of it will definitely relate to that. So tired. So anxious... Sad... Scared... Tired... Frustrated... Sick. Everything hurts. I can feel almost normal after sufficient rest, but doing something as little as sitting up and eating puts me back into ME mode … Continue reading I want my life back.
Look at these overflowing cupboards… I have nothing to wear/eat, I tell you, absolutely nothing!
I really hate menu planning and eating on said plan. I can see the benefits, but I have never been a fan. When I was younger, and on the weight watchers points system I never used their weekly menus (although I liked some of their recipes), preferring to stick with my natural "what do I … Continue reading Look at these overflowing cupboards… I have nothing to wear/eat, I tell you, absolutely nothing!
Spoon theory vs Energy Bucks
I have read many descriptions and metaphors to describe what it's like to live with an energy sapping chronic illness, but I find that none adequately describes what it’s like for me, living with ME/CFS. I have a metaphor that I think fits me and my ME which I wrote about in my epic post of … Continue reading Spoon theory vs Energy Bucks
Bujo isn’t just for soccer mums
For a while now I've been looking for ways to track my symptoms and triggers to try to better manage my illness. I've tried journals and apps and activity trackers but I always find that I either find it too hard to record everything or it becomes difficult to analyze my data to find any … Continue reading Bujo isn’t just for soccer mums