*grin*
I’m a happy bunny.
Not only did I get a really good nights sleep last night (I even slept through him downstairs according to Stef) But I’ve just spent 4 hours wandering round the Trafford center with Nic, I’ve been in every womens clothes shop there and tried on several dresses and had an absolute laugh doing it – yes me the girl who HATES clothes shopping!
And I’m not tired!
You have no idea how wonderful a feeling that is! I even found not one, not two but THREE dresses that I like and so Stef’s coming back tomorrow morning to help me choose which one I should have for this wedding (the reason for the shopping trip, I’ve been putting it off till the last minute because I just couldn’t bear the thought of all that walking – not to mention the disappointment I usually get when I try on clothes)
Nic is an absolute star – seriously, she not only made it fun but she has the eye of an eagle when it comes to clothes – all three dresses I actually liked were ones she found after I’d gone into the dressing room – in every store I’d be half undressed and she’s thrusting more things for me to try on through the curtain *grin* I’ve never had that experience before, normally I’m worried that who ever i’m with will be fed up waiting for me to get changed.
Oh and I have to mention the M&S experience!
She talked me into getting sized up for a new bra when I wanted to just get one off the hook from La Senza – i’m so glad she did.
The lass at M&S who measured me must have brought out about 30 different bra’s for me to try on till we found a style that fit perfectly – in the past when I’ve been measured that’s all they did out comes the tape measure – I’m told a size and that’s it.
Not so at M&S!
They don’t let you out of there until you have a bra you can hardly tell you’re wearing – I love it and I’m so going back there next time I need a re-fit! I even found myself walking taller *grin* nothing like a comfy bit of pretty scaffolding to make your day.
Yup – I no longer dread shopping sessions – I’ll just make sure Nic’s free before I go. What a woman *happy sigh*
Comment by
K. Restoule
12 Jan 2007
I’m glad that you enjoyed yourself. i could say more but I might get sued
..Or worse *grin* You know you can say practically anything you like to me K. I’ll just get you back on your blog MUAHAHAHAHahahahahahahahahahahhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaa!
*ahem*
Comment by
hummingbird
13 Jan 2007
Hi Vics, SO glad you had a good day! Isnt it amazing how one good day can tip the scales from despondancy to euphoria! May more good days come your way!
As for CFS/ME, I think I had a much milder case than you. It was complicated by depression. I dont know if depression caused it and the nervous breakdown, or the other way round. But this was years ago now, and I didnt even get a proper diagnosis until I went to see a Naturopath, who had among his arsenal of arcane bags of bones, some pretty nifty computer sensors and scans. I’m telling you these doctors are right at the cutting edge of technology these days, and often know more aboutt he body (and certainly about nutrition) than the regular MDs. This man and his computers detected a low grade viral accumulation in my system, something which is often called by a blanket term: Epstein Barr disease.
For me it lasted nearly three years. It took the form of exhaustion, burnout, and depression. Physically, I was sometimes unable to work, but mostly I managed to get by by sleeping on weekends, and cutting my hours back. Often by 4pm I would begin to get the shakes, and couldnt really think clearly. Many symptoms became emotional, as I began to fear crowds, and going out in general.
I entered treatment with the aformentioned Naturopath, and a psycho-therapist (for other reasons, but on the whole, because life felt like shit) and the ND put me on a vitamin regimen, which really helped. Herbs too. And a magical concoction he made for me which I believed turned the tide. High dosage of vitamins and minerals. He told me to take MSM every day as well. A small amount of excercise helped (I got a dog, and then another, and was out with them two hours a day).
I am still afflicted with a fragile system. I get colds fairly often (Three or four times a year, is that often?) I feel generally and non-specifically ‘unwell’ sometimes. Not sick exactly, just not well. I get ‘run down’ easily so have to be careful and take care of myself. We eat really well. That helps.
In the UK, are Naturopaths and Homeopaths covered by the NHS? I wish I could tell you exactly what to do, but it was all a muddle for me and also all part and parcel of the times I was going through then. I think the body/mond connection must be taken into account, always, and to strengthen myself emotionally really helped to give me energy. That took a long time. All I can tell you is that trying alternative ways to heal may be something which is helpful to you. Also taking ‘Evening Primrose oil’ was VERY helpful.
Everyone I know who has had this has has little support or relief from the medical establishment, and have mostly turned to alternative healing methods, with ultimate success. I hope you feel better, dear, very soon. It isnt in your head, or your imagination. What you feel is real, and very hard to manage. But I can see that you have a strong spirit, a fabulous sense of humour, and the will to get through it. And you will! It just takes time. Which sucks, but dont lose faith! Sending you loving thoughts, Christine (Birdie)
Thankyou for that Christine, really – it means a lot hearing not only about you experience but the reiteration that it’s not in my mind, daft I know but as you’re obviously aware it’s something you can’t help wondering from time to time.
I’m going to email you properly in response to this when i’m thinking a little clearer – in the meantime take care and again – thanks *kiss*