by Sam Dounis | Nov 10, 2015 | About Sam, Thoughts and Musings
The most surprising thing about having Chronic Fatigue was the insomnia. Even if I could get to sleep, it wouldn’t be for long, and I’d be stuck, wide awake, and bored in the wee small hours. I knew watching TV would exacerbate matters, so I would turn...
by Sam Dounis | Jan 18, 2015 | About Sam, Thoughts and Musings
You know how if you come back to Facebook on your computer after an hour and you have to hit Refresh to see the latest newsfeed? Well this weekend I hit ‘Refresh’ on my life. Seven years ago this Tuesday I woke up and physically couldn’t get out of...
by Sam Dounis | Jul 21, 2014 | Thoughts and Musings
It’s a time of my life I don’t often revisit, because for so long I felt defined by my illness and I don’t want to be that person any more. But recently I’ve come to know some lovely ladies who are in the throes of this horrible condition and...