Fatigue and the PSC Conference (answer to Margie)

[Guest guest]

Margie,

Hi! I'm so glad to hear you're considering coming to the conference this year!

I completely understand your worry about fatigue. I also suffer with the

fatigue, sometimes being so exhausted that I literally can't get out of bed for

the day. I want to reassure you that whether you're able to stay and be

" present " for all the sessions or not, it is still well worth your while to

come. It's not uncommon for those of us who suffer from fatigue to duck out at

times and take a recuperative nap. If you're coming with someone else (maybe

your daughter), you can always have them take notes on any sessions you're too

tired to attend. If you're by yourself, I am absolutely positive that somebody

would be willing to fill you in on anything you might miss if you need to nap.

At last year's conference, several of us had to get up and leave in order to

accomodate our fatigue. None of us wanted to leave the sessions, but there was

no penalty for doing so. Nobody was upset, nobody felt slighted. Everyone

understood. That is one of the most wonderful things about this conference.

You will be in a room with people who really truly understand. I can't even put

into words how amazingly cathartic and amazing that is.

I do hope you decide to join us. I look forward to meeting you!

Sandi in VA