Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Hi, I just joined and thought I'd tell you all a little bit about myself. I'm a twenty-five-year-old, engaged female. I had been sick, what I thought was frequently (every other month) for about two years, until 2002 began and I started my new job as and Administrative Assistant for an oncology research company. January 2002, I got a cold, turned into bronchitis, got a little better, then a week later broke out with hives from head to toe. Since then, the hives still come and go, I'm always missing work, I have repeated throat & respiratory infections, fevers(usually low-grade) and tired all the time. My primary care physician keeps asking me what's going on in my life that's stressing me. When all this started, I was really happy and excited about my new job. There wasn't anything going on in my life that was bothering me significantly. Then my primary care doctor suggested that I find a religion and nurture my spiritual side and I might feel better. Ok now there's something going on in my life that's bothering me, my fiance just went get his masters degree in England (I'm in the US)...but that wasn't an issue when I started getting sick. I FINALLY found a doctor that I saw a few weeks ago who diagnosed me with CFS and possibly systemic yeast infection (test results take a few weeks). This doctor has evaluated my diet and made recommendations on what I should change. She also practises hollistic medicine and has given me some supplements to help with my energy levels...but it may take a few weeks before I notice anything. I really wanted to join this group because I have too many people in my life making me feel like I'm crazy. My primary care doctor and my father especially. My father is always saying it's in my head. Sometimes I know he's full of crap but sometimes I find myself asking myself if I'm crazy. Well I'll stop writing for now and look forward to reading future messages. ~Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Hey Jen! I'm crazy and I am loving every moment of it!! I figure if everyone is resigned to the fact that this disease is crippling and can tax the mental well-being, then I am fine with it too!! Besides, who would not be crazy to want to see a doctor just to be told it is all in our heads. Fortunately for me, I have a few other diseases that help support MY decision to be crazy and to deal with all the people who predispose me with their quack cures and magic healing potions. So you see, maybe being crazy ain't so bad afterall. In fact, I would much rather THEM proove they are sane! hahha!! Be good to yourself Jen. Work on your wellness and those in the peanut galleries who have an answer for everything will take good care of themselves. After all, the important people are the ones you love and the ones who love you back unconditionally! Stay Golden!! Always, cloud > I find myself asking > myself if I'm crazy. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Hey Jen! I'm crazy and I am loving every moment of it!! I figure if everyone is resigned to the fact that this disease is crippling and can tax the mental well-being, then I am fine with it too!! Besides, who would not be crazy to want to see a doctor just to be told it is all in our heads. Fortunately for me, I have a few other diseases that help support MY decision to be crazy and to deal with all the people who predispose me with their quack cures and magic healing potions. So you see, maybe being crazy ain't so bad afterall. In fact, I would much rather THEM proove they are sane! hahha!! Be good to yourself Jen. Work on your wellness and those in the peanut galleries who have an answer for everything will take good care of themselves. After all, the important people are the ones you love and the ones who love you back unconditionally! Stay Golden!! Always, cloud > I find myself asking > myself if I'm crazy. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Hey Jen! I'm crazy and I am loving every moment of it!! I figure if everyone is resigned to the fact that this disease is crippling and can tax the mental well-being, then I am fine with it too!! Besides, who would not be crazy to want to see a doctor just to be told it is all in our heads. Fortunately for me, I have a few other diseases that help support MY decision to be crazy and to deal with all the people who predispose me with their quack cures and magic healing potions. So you see, maybe being crazy ain't so bad afterall. In fact, I would much rather THEM proove they are sane! hahha!! Be good to yourself Jen. Work on your wellness and those in the peanut galleries who have an answer for everything will take good care of themselves. After all, the important people are the ones you love and the ones who love you back unconditionally! Stay Golden!! Always, cloud > I find myself asking > myself if I'm crazy. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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