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Latest blog posts from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The Swan Song
This will be my last post for CFS Squared - Tales of CFS. I have enjoyed writing here, for the past two years. But it’s time for me to move on now. I must say, that this last word stuff is a little daunting. I kind of want to sneak away - and leave you with fun and quirky posts. But, I owe more... Read more...
Published 9 years ago

The I’m Tired Quote of the Day
Image details: J Mendel - Front Row - Fall 08 MBFW served by picapp.com What does good in bed mean to me? When I’m sick and I stay home from school propped up with lots of pillows watching TV and my mom brings me soup �" that’s good in bed. ~ Brook Shields - Amen Sister! Tags: brook shields,... Read more...
Published 5 months ago

Cultural Explosion - The DVD Depression
  Ever notice how susceptible you are to exhaustion and illness, when exposed to something dark or depressing in culture or via some form of media.  Lately, I have entered a fairly dark period in my reading and movie watching choices.  As a direct result, I have been slightly depressed, and... Read more...
Published 5 months ago

The Start of My Journey Into Medicinal Herb Growing
Last week, my medicinal indoor herb kit arrived. I opened it up - and started right then and there. My enthusiasm for this idea knows no bounds. Out of 12 herbs, I chose to grow Valerian, Lemon Balm, Milk Thistle, Echinacea, and German Chamomile. After a week, some of the seeds have started... Read more...
Published 5 months ago

Seeing Spots for Better Eyesight
As I write this post, I am wearing a pair of Pinhole glasses. When I first discovered this product, I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. A few weeks later, I received my pair of glasses and not only was I skeptical, but I had thought I had time traveled back in time to 1984. I... Read more...
Published 5 months ago

How to Combat Sleep Disorders the Disney Way
I found a short Disney film from 1953, on How to Get to Sleep. It has loads of ingenious ideas. Most of which backfire for the dog named Goofy. I love that he hangs a picture of someone yawning on his bedroom wall. I am definitely going to incorporate that into my bedroom decor. Tags:... Read more...
Published 5 months ago

New Poll- Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Image details: Gordon Brown Participates In UN Security Council Debate served by picapp.com There is a new poll up on the sidebar. This week’s question is “Do you sleep when you have nothing better to do?” Could you be doing something better with your time? Sleep isn’t always the right... Read more...
Published 5 months ago

The Alarm for ME
I prefer waking up to classical music every morning. It helps me wake up in a good mood, it lets me focus, and it gets me thinking first thing in the morning. However, if I decided to purchase an alarm clock that didn’t play music. I would choose this. Just because I would wake up laughing... Read more...
Published 6 months ago

New Poll- Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Image details: Hammer breaking alarm clock served by picapp.com Today’s theme is all about the alarm clock. I have posted a poll in the sidebar, asking if you use an alarm clock in order to wake up. Please vote in the poll, and then come back here - and let us know what effective method you... Read more...
Published 6 months ago

Alarm Clocks - Helpful or Harmful?
I have a lifestyle where I rely on the use of an alarm clock.  I hate being late for anything, so time pieces are very important to me.  I use a simple clock/radio for when I am home.  But have been known to use alarms on my computer or cell phone (when I remembered to use it).  Once upon a... Read more...
Published 6 months ago