I know that my posts have been getting fewer and farther between on this website and I think part of that is due to the fact that I am getting to the point where I am finding some healing, some closure, some help through … [Read more...] about My Path to Healing: Revealing Secrets from the Past
Sandy's Journey
Part 2: A Heavy Burden: My Life Long Weight Battle & Effects of CFS
This post is continued from the other day, so if you missed Part 1, make sure you read the beginning of the story to catch up! Up until the birth of my son, my CFS had not affected my weight and I had not noticed any … [Read more...] about Part 2: A Heavy Burden: My Life Long Weight Battle & Effects of CFS
Part 1: A Heavy Burden: My Life Long Weight Battle & Effects of CFS
I have battled with my weight almost my entire life. I first remember trying to put myself on a diet when I was just six years old. By the time I was 12 years old, I was sick of being made fun of and had resorted to … [Read more...] about Part 1: A Heavy Burden: My Life Long Weight Battle & Effects of CFS
Messing with Mother Nature
Leave it up to me to try and mess with mother nature. I should know better that when I try to do something to benefit me in the future it is going to backfire and cause more problems, especially when it comes to my health. … [Read more...] about Messing with Mother Nature
My CFS Sleeping Disorders Continue to Manifest
Sleeping disorders are a major symptom for those of us with ME/CFS and I am no exception to this. For the past 20 plus years I have not slept properly and it seems that the older I get and the longer I have CFS, the worse my … [Read more...] about My CFS Sleeping Disorders Continue to Manifest
Denying Denial In My Chronic Illnesses
As everyone knows from my most recent blog posts, I have not been the ambassador of good physical or mental health lately. I am happy to report, however, that I feel like I am starting to slowly feel an improvement in my … [Read more...] about Denying Denial In My Chronic Illnesses
Through It All, I Keep Fighting – Regardless Of What Is Said!
Every day with a chronic illness is like fighting a new battle. You never know what to expect when you get up in the morning and you never know how your day is going to go. You just have to roll with the punches and … [Read more...] about Through It All, I Keep Fighting – Regardless Of What Is Said!
Gradual Onset of My Major Depressive Disorder
Earlier this week, I posted about my visit at the doctor's office and my latest diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder secondary to chronic illness. I have now had three full days of time to reflect, and to try and catch … [Read more...] about Gradual Onset of My Major Depressive Disorder
Diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder Secondary to Chronic Illness
The life of chronic illness is always a challenging one and it has never been easy for me and the older I get, the harder it seems to get - not only on me but also on my husband. He has been my main support system (along … [Read more...] about Diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder Secondary to Chronic Illness
Prozac Is My Mask Of Happiness
Having a chronic illness is a battle that I have to fight every single day. Having three chronic illnesses is like drowning. I can't ever seem to get my head above water. Just when I think I'm on the edge of some sort of … [Read more...] about Prozac Is My Mask Of Happiness