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Posted by jo c on July 29, 2000 at 16:58:41:In Reply to: New to it all....... posted by Jennifer on July 25, 2000 at 19:55:18:
I got my diagnosis in April. It is pretty tough isn't it? My doctor too has been very honest and upfront (basically said it will only get worse as I have "early stage N"). I have had to quit my job as I just couldn't cope anymore, and am just horrified at how little I can do without getting totally whacked out. Somedays I try to see this condition as a blessing, sent to slow me down and live a life with more meaning and contribution that the old corporate high flyer thing I had been pursuing. Other days I grieve. I think grieving is the right word - a friend with Chronic Fatigue suggested to me that the grief process is what I am going through, and I think she is right. There are stages like denial (I kept thinking it must all be in my head and have tried lots of alternative medicine), anger, etc. This link might help. http://www.grief.org.au/support.htm.
It helped me to see it that way, and to know that grieving for a life that could have been is a process I must work through, but as a process it does have a begining and an end. Part of what helps me know I will move on and still live a good life is that this illness is helping me get my priorities straight and realise what is really important in life (cause I don't have energy for anything else). I think that is a blessing because some people don't realise that till their death beds. It is tough, but accepting that accepting is something you need to work through helps a little. Good luck.Jo
- Important for dx of any chronic disorder to understand the grieving process Pat 06:05 7/31/00 (0)
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