Sometimes I get a bit of a wake up call, and realize that I am the reason that I am still sick. I realize that outside forces are the original reason that I live with (not suffer from) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. However, I have to think that if I actually 100% followed my doctor’s orders and wasn’t so incredibly stubborn, then I would be doing great instead of mediocre. Perhaps this is a misguided fantasy – but then again, I may be on to something here.

I don’t sleep – in actual fact, I sleep less than 90 …read more

A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with another blogger about what I get from acupuncture. Its hard to put into words, but basically the treatments allow me to feel extremely centered. Since I started this treatment, I have had fewer problems with bronchitis (a condition that I developed from CFS), but mostly I just feel better.
Since I lead a very busy life, and am not able to take time off when I am sick, I depend on a treatment like acupuncture or something similar (one that doesnt revolve around pills) to help me …read more