My journey with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome part 3

Impact of illness, recommencing work & enjoying life
In part 3, I describe the numerous impacts that ME/CFS has had on my life, current symptoms, commencing sustainable part-time work, hope for future treatments, and enjoying my life again after years of illness.

Playlist of all 3 episodes available here, My journey with Chronic Fatigue Syndr...

me/cfs resources:
cfshealth
raelanagle
https://www.emerge.org.au/
https://mecfs.org.au/

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Introduction & Welcome
0:27 Impact of illness on my relationships
1:03 Grocery shopping, empathy & pacing
2:12 Having excellent support from doctors
3:11 Recovery expectations & staying motivated
4:09 Sensitivity to stress & my environment
4:37 Finishing study & sustainable part-time work
5:02 Current symptoms, supplements & meds
5:50 Social & dietary restrictions
6:19 Managing my schedule
6:42 Having good resources & support has made recovery possible
7:34 Financial toll of being unwell
8:09 Hope for new treatments through COVID research
9:06 Experiencing stigm & shame
9:29 My life was changed forever by illness
10:10 Breaking stigma, reducing isolation & managing ongoing health
10:58 Mental health & the benefits of therapy
12:04 Finding balance & enjoying life
12:54 Self acceptance & connecting with others
13:43 Thanks & goodbye

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