I used to take the mundane tasks we do day to day for granted before I developed Chronic Fatigue. I used to think that doing tasks such as going to work, doing the washing, making dinner, cleaning etc were second nature and I’d be doing them until the end of time with no second thought.
Chronic Fatigue affects my day to day life and I never imagined that I’d have to ‘ ration’ my energy to last throughout the day. For example sometimes I need to decide between taking the washing in and/ or putting it away, sometimes I need to decide if I could factor in making my bed with clean sheets or if that would send me into a crash.
One of my biggest fears is that one day I won’t have any energy left to do things such as work, clean up after myself or even make myself food! what would happen to me if that were to happen? how would I eat? how would I support myself financially?
I hope I never have to answer those questions. I live day to day trying to ration my energy and trying to not live one of my worst fears.
Wish me luck!
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome