About Me

For a fantastic explanation of what Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is, and how to explain it, please click here: Explaining Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

As for me, I’m a London born Sydney-sider in my late 20s and I currently have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  I’m nervous and excited about my first dip in the blogging sea, and I hope that I can make a difference, however small, to those whose lives are affected by Chronic Fatigue, and the perception of the illness in the wider community. 

My story in a nutshell:

A mystery virus kept me off school for a whole term in my late teens.  I recovered enough to live a normal life, however some symptoms stayed around and gradually became more persistent.  As my digestion, exhaustion and stress levels worsened, I pushed harder.  I took on extra study, worked harder, stressed harder, played harder and exercised…well, a little harder! For ten years I felt like I was swimming against the tide, until a virus in May 2012 took hold.  Then my health rapidly deteriorated and, after that virus, I was left with a debilitating fatigue, and a host of other health problems. 

Chronic Fatigue influences my days hugely, but its not the only thing I have.  I also have a wonderful family, some amazing friends and the hope that one day I’ll be able to add a career, an active lifestyle and a family of my own to that list.