 Children are very observant and they notice every single thing. They know when something is not right and they know when we are not well. They can sense it whether we try to fake it or not. My son always knows even when … [Read more...] about How Our Children Respond to CFS & Fibro Flares
ME/CFS
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
Filing A Complaint Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
 If you have been discriminated against by an employer because of your disaiblity, you can file a complaint with the EEOC under the Americans with Disabilities Act. I covered much of Title I of the Americans with … [Read more...] about Filing A Complaint Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Part 1: Americans with Disabilities Act
 Disabled employees are supposed to be protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, but we all know that as chronically ill patients, we face discrimination on the job frequently due to our health problems. I've … [Read more...] about Part 1: Americans with Disabilities Act
Broken, Depression & Discrimination
  This week has been one of those weeks that could not end fast enough. I am still slowly recovering from my flare and the longer it takes me to get over it, the more the depression sets in. I put on a good front around … [Read more...] about Broken, Depression & Discrimination
The Pressure to Feel Well
  When one person gets CFS, Fibromyalgia or any type of illness that is chronic, it becomes a family illness. Everyone who we are close to in our lives becomes affected by our physical limitations and how the illnesses also … [Read more...] about The Pressure to Feel Well
CFS & FM: Did You Push Yourself Too Hard In Life?
Earlier this week I posted about how as a society we have The I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Theory mentality when in actuality, it may be causing more harm than good, in my opinion. How many times do we hear over and over again … [Read more...] about CFS & FM: Did You Push Yourself Too Hard In Life?
Organizations Announce Coalition 4 ME/CFS
  For Immediate Release Organizations Announce Coalition 4 ME/CFS, the First US Coalition to Promote a National ME/CFS Agenda  Coral Gables, FL, March 14, 2011 †NeuroEndocrineImmune Disease (NEIDs) organizations … [Read more...] about Organizations Announce Coalition 4 ME/CFS
The “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” Theory
How many of us have heard people say, or have been guilty ourselves of saying that we have too much to do right now, too much life to live and that "I'll sleep when I'm dead"? I would almost guarantee that probably just … [Read more...] about The “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” Theory
ENT Visit Today for Sinus Problems – What Now?
I went and had my 2nd opinion on my sinus infecton problem this morning at the ENT specialist and now I'm more confused than ever. Sometimes I think 2nd opinions are just meant to confuse the heck out of us and are meant to … [Read more...] about ENT Visit Today for Sinus Problems – What Now?