Chronic Fatigue

I’ve had to make many concessions, living with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. One of those is eating food that is more convenient, as opposed to fresh.

Fresh foods require washing, chopping, preparing, and cooking, which demands energy that I did not have. I ate fresh fruit and vegetables regularly but not as much as I would’ve liked.

Fast forward to November 2025. I may have found something helpful! My body really craved nutrient dense, easily digestible food, so I stopped by a health food store and purchased about 12 oz of pure juice for $10. It contained celery, apple, cucumber, and ginger. I felt energized! Perhaps it was partly the placebo effect, but it made me crave more, not for the taste but for the health benefits!

Over the years, my health has taken a step up on the ladder rung, so I decided to invest in a $60 easy clean juicer.🤗 This machine extracts the juice from the vegetables and fruit and separates the pulp.

According to my research, drinking this juice on an empty stomach allows your body to quickly use and digest the juice without using as much energy digesting the pulp/fiber (the body needs this, as well😉). Therefore, your body receives just that pure juice form of nutrition. (Please do your own research, and consult with your healthcare practitioner.)

I have been drinking this juice for the past several weeks and have noticed huge improvements in my bowel health.😋 I also feel subtle, gradual changes in my energy/stamina. I can stand longer to make my juices for 3 days in advance, as the juice can last for 72 hours in refrigeration.

I am hoping that with time, this practice will improve my gut health and decrease my cholesterol levels. I will follow up with you with my test results in the future.

Finally, I am elated that I added this regimen to my life! I feel encouraged about my health today and into the future!

What foods, habits, or regimens do you need to include in your life in order to become your very best self?!🥰 Wendy #ChronicFatigue #ChronicFatigueSyndrome
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Hurting in every joint. Swollen fingers and toes. Random tears. Back pain that gets better with movement, but you lack the strength to leave bed. And a little 8 year old girl who needs mommy.

And the tears and guilt that follow that last sentence.

I never knew that AS, Fibro, depression/anxiety could all work together to create the (not so) perfect storm.

New rheumatologist tomorrow. Here’s to hoping that a set of fresh eyes will help me. I just don’t have much strength left.

Hello, Mighties! What's one small way you can chase joy today? It can be anything- snuggle with a pet, listen to a favorite playlist, get a warm drink...
What other ideas do you have? Tell us in the comments below 👇 #Addiction #AnorexiaNervosa #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #AutismSpectrum #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDepression #MentalHealth #PTSD #Schizophrenia #Lupus #ChronicFatigue #CeliacDisease #Grief #AutonomicDysfunction #sjogrens #Cancers #Schizophrenia #Selfcare #Selfharm

Here's to a new, bright, healthy 2026!!
Any other self care you may be adding in for the new year?
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This is one of the coolest tips I've ever read! Id love to hear your thoughts, Mighties #MentalHealth #BipolarDepression #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #MentalHealth #Agoraphobia #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #PTSD #Schizophrenia #Lupus #CeliacDisease #ChronicFatigue #Grief #SjogrensSyndrome #Cancers #Depression #SuicidalThoughts

Hey, y’all! Maybe you’ve been invited to a holiday gathering, but you’re not up to going because of pain and illness.😩 Perhaps you would love to make your famous holiday candy but don’t have the energy. Or someone in your family may be graduating, but it would be too much on your body to attend the function.

For many of us living with chronic illnesses, scenarios like these are not uncommon. Although we may really want to participate in these fun festivities, we must also choose what is best for our bodies, which means putting ourselves first.

This is where setting up boundaries is in order. It’s making sure that you are cared for, that your needs are being met, ahead of others. It is choosing self over what Aunt Sally will say if you don’t show up. Sometimes not being involved is the loving and kind thing to do for oneself!💕

And you don’t always owe someone an excuse as to why you aren’t coming. You can say that you would love to attend but you won’t be available and send your love. And that’s a wrap!💥

Finally, I know that there can be some extra pressure to participate and do things during this busy holiday season, but you don’t always have to be there physically. You can be there in spirit and at the same time rest your body. Also, there will be other future opportunities in which you can participate. So put those boundaries in place and love on yourself! Wendy❤️ #ChronicFatigue #Fibromyalgia #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MultipleChemicalSensitivity #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicEpsteinBarrVirus

Sometimes it seems as if we wait until circumstances are perfectly balanced before we start something. In reality it's *always* the perfect time to start! How can you work on believing that this week and what's something you'd like to start this week?
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