Chronic Illness Support: That Chronic Thing
Hey there, I'm Cathy! Living with chronic illness isn't easy, and I'm here to talk about the ups, downs, and everything in between. Whether it's navigating relationships, work, or simply trying to make it through the day, I’m sharing my personal experiences and insights to offer support, humor, and connection for those walking (and rolling) the same path.
From dating while sick to finding small joys amidst the challenges, we’ll laugh, cry, and figure this chronic illness life out together. Join me as we create a space where you don’t have to go through it alone.
Chronic Illness Support: That Chronic Thing
Battery Alert: Surviving Festivals, Flare Ups, and Post Exertional Malaise
Hello my chickadees! In this episode of That Chronic Thing, we dive into the internal battery metaphor, a common way to explain energy depletion in ME/CFS. I share my experience attending a festival with my faulty battery and the onset of post-exertional malaise (PEM) that followed. We’ll discuss what PEM is, strategies to avoid it, and how to manage when it hits. Plus, I’ll provide practical tips from personal experience and the Open Medicine Foundation’s PEM Avoidance Toolkit to help navigate daily life with ME/CFS.
Mentioned:
→ Life with a Low Battery: Living with ME/CFS from Bateman Horne Center
→ ME / CFS Patient: Post Exertional Malaise Avoidance Toolkit from Open Med Foundation
Information shared in this podcast is not medical advice. Please discuss your health with a doctor.
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