Category Archives: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Barbara

As Michelle says in the Weekly Photo challenge, having a dog does indeed mean going for walks daily, often more than once a day. Where the habit comes in for us is where we chose to go for our walks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Cocker Spaniels, Keeping Fit, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Photography, Surrey Hills, Teenagers, Walking, Wilson | Tagged habit, Photography 101, Postaday, Postaweek, St Martha on The Hill, Weekly Photo Challenge | 13 Comments

I’ve been under the weather…. but I’m not giving up!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Barbara

Where on earth have I been? I can’t believe its been nearly a month since my last post! I’ve missed all my favourite weekly challenges, I’ve got some catching up to do! I have been ill, even more than normal, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bridges, Chichester Harbour, Chronic Fatigue, Families, Hayling Island, Langstone, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Photography, Teenagers, Wilson | Tagged University of Southampton | 13 Comments

Do Vitamin B12 injections help?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Barbara

Please let me know!! I am exhausted, beyond exhausted. I could sleep for 100 years… Where is the 13th fairy godmother when you need her? I have recently started an 8 week ‘lifestyle change’ programme for ME sufferers to help … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Health, ME, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Pain | Tagged 30 Day Ab Challenge, Exhaustion, fairy godmother, Groundhog Day, Postaweek, Vitamin B12, vitamin b12 injections | 20 Comments

Ouch!!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Barbara

No pain no gain… But this is HARD!! I’ve started the 30 Day Ab Challenge. In fact I startled it 24 days ago, but I’m only on day 15. It’s really hard to motivate myself to do 15 to 20 … Continue reading →

Posted in Anorexia, Diet, Getting old, Keeping Fit, ME, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis | Tagged 30 Day Ab Challenge, Body Image, Cholesterol, Crunches, Diet, Plank, Situps | 5 Comments

I feel like dancing!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Barbara

Today is the third day in a row that I have woken up without feeling that I have been run over by an Ice Road Trucker! I haven’t woken up pain free since November. It’s still hard to believe, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Health, ME, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Neuralgia, Pain, Sinus headache | Tagged day surgery, FESS, ice road trucker, Joys of spring, Sinus Surgery | 17 Comments

The last photos before I broke my camera! An Egret Dancing

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Barbara

Full of excitement with having my new super camera with a 24x zoom (Panasonic DMC FZ62), I brought it everywhere with me in Egypt. I had it in my handbag in it’s case that came with it, so I expected … Continue reading →

Posted in Accidents, Animals, Birds, Egret, Egypt, ME, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Photography | Tagged Broken Camera, Clumsiness, Egret, Egypt, myalgic encephalomyelitis, Panasonic DMC-FZ62, Sharm El Sheikh | 7 Comments

A message from a friend, to help me slow down

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Barbara

Slow me down. Ease the pounding of my heart by quieting my mind. Steady my hurried pace. Give me, in the confusion of my day, the calmness of the everlasting hills. Break the tension of my nerves and muscles. Help … Continue reading →