- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E.
- Interviews
bubs's interview
How did all start?
with basic flu symptoms and headaches which just got worse and worse
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
about a year
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
rest and more rest
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
even more rest
What have been your biggest difficulties?
trying to have even a basic life
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
a lot of dismissal
What things have you stopped doing?
almost every thing
What do you think about the future?
pray for a short life
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
19 to mid 30s. worked hard, done most things i wanted to do. done cliff jumping, motorsports helped with youth groups, played music with many bands and made many friends.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
be productive,
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
alive but not living.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
take each day as it comes. dont stress about what you cant control and look after what you can