Happiness
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: My Story
When I was first diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I felt overwhelmed and outnumbered. Life suddenly seemed to be a difficult game to navigate, with no rules or clear goal posts. As if on autopilot, I moved forward, hoping for the best but expecting the worst. The daily symptoms were overwhelming: brain fog, exhaustion, muscle …
Slapped Cheek Syndrome: My Story
I remember it like it happened yesterday. For weeks, my cheeks had been burning and itchy and my eyes were constantly red and watery. I thought summer had come early until my mum presented me with the diagnosis: Slapped Cheek Syndrome. I was scared. But soon enough it didn’t seem so bad. I stayed in …
