CFS Success Story - Beware of a Relapse

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     I call myself a recovering PWC because although I believe you can get better I also believe anyone who has had CFS can easily have a relapse. I believe this because I've been there. All it takes is pushing yourself too hard or not treating yourself right. As a recovering PWC you will always need to take good care of yourself, more so than the average person.

     If you're one of the lucky ones who have gotten better you know how easy it is to go overboard, trying to make up for lost time, lost finances, and lost relationships. Please be careful. If you do too much too soon you'll only end up back where you started, and we all know how horrible that is.

      You'll need to learn to listen to your body. If you listen carefully it will tell you when you're going too far or pushing too hard. You'll learn to read the signs of a relapse coming on if you just pay attention to how your body reacts to different situations. I don't have to tell you how the beginnings of a relapse feels, it feels much like you did before you got better - no description needed. Just be careful, take it easy and be kind to yourself.

       If you happen to be one of the lucky ones, if you've gotten better and have a success story of your own, please contact me and let me know.

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CFS stands for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. It is felt there is a problem with the immune system. Some doctors feel it is all in your head. But this is not the truth. There really is a lot of pain. Some people think they have Lymes or Lyme Disease (sometimes misspelled Lime Disease). Some people are diagnosed with a diagnosis of MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and some are told they have arthritis. There is no cure, but there is help. There is treatment. There is self-help. This is a real illness. It is physical and emotional. There are relationship problems and financial problems. There are real symptoms. Some people think it's associated with AIDS. Some think it's a virus. Some think it is caused by stress. Some think it's psychological or psychosomatic. Patients are often treated poorly. I know. There is often depression associated with CFS. That's why I've included Doctor Jokes and Lawyer Jokes. You can apply for SSD or Disability Benefits if you have CFS. You get this from the Social Security Administration. There are groups that offer alternative treatments. CFS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, AIDS, Lyme Disease, Immune System, MS, Multiple Sclerosis -some people think these may all be related in some way. Diagnosis is difficult. Self-help is available. A cure for this illness is not. Treatment for your symptoms depends on your relationships with your doctors and lawyers. Jokes help relieve tension. CFS may be a virus. Some say it's psychological or psychosomatic or related to arthritis or emotional upset. It can ruin your financial situation. You can get help for depression. You can qualify for SSD (Social Security Disability) by contacting the Social Security Administration. Alternative treatments may be the best way to deal with CFS.