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Amber Horrox's avatar

I can relate to so much of this. Even now when I am, to all intents and purposes, physically well in this moment (no pain or debilitating symptoms). Even though I am not ill in the physical sense, I have little energy. Enough to read and go for a walk. Communicate with loved ones☺️ (feels good to celebrate this)

The conflict arising is that I have zero energy to “do” anything. So many projects I have huge desire and motivation for. I have my plan ready. Yet no energy to get on with it right now. Not even to schedule any pre written blogs or share the 2 podcasts already recorded.

A lot changed for me the year I realised “I matter. My health matters”. So for now I will sit with how worthy I am just as I am. Thank you for the inspiration 💛🌱

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Dr. Talia's avatar

YOU MATTER AND YOUR HEALTH MATTERS!! I know how frustrating it can be when energy is limited — sometimes our bodies need time to recover from the recovery of illness.

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Sage Garrettson's avatar

I completely relate to this. Right now I'm having a few good days in the midst of a crash and I am so desperate not to go back. To the pain and discomfort, yes, but to the loss of time, too, I think. Strangely, when I'm in the middle of a flare, I don't feel this way. It is what it is and there's nothing I can do to change it. But when I'm on the edges of it, the fear is there. I hope that makes sense. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece!

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Dr. Talia's avatar

I’m the same!! safe from the discomfort of the fear during a flare. Glad this resonated with you

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Catherine The Middle Aged's avatar

This hit the nail on the head. I sometimes go through this in waves and I'm currently deep within the current wave. It's ok. I know it will pass but right now the sadness is pervasive. I know it well so I try to breath into it, welcome it like a friend and sit together.

Thank you for voicing this. It's so important to be reminded (and comforted) that all of our time is worthy. That WE are worthy. Always. 💖

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Dr. Talia's avatar

Exactly - I love that you’re being mindful with your current emotional state instead of letting it carry you away

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Catherine The Middle Aged's avatar

Thank you 😊💖

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