The Books That Help Me Sleep

The Books That Help Me Sleep

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...
Hitting Refresh

Hitting Refresh

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...
Seven Lessons From Chronic Fatigue

Seven Lessons From Chronic Fatigue

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...