- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E.
- Interviews
Jessica's interview
How did all start?
I think I have been ill since childhood, mild to moderate, but have been told it was psychiatric. I did utmost my best to work and be a normal person, but eventually I was struck hard by the ME. No mistaking for depression this time.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes, 2 years after severe affected
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
LDN
And tirosint for a much to late discoverd hypothyroidism. TSH was 94, I almost died. And still very much neglected by medical profession.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
LDN, pacing
What have been your biggest difficulties?
My neck problems, I fear Cci ea
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Only very close family is left. Others only judge me.
What things have you stopped doing?
Everything... Working, reading, dancing, musea, going out with my child, everything
Expept some cooking
What do you think about the future?
I am so very pessimistic, also about my child who is struck with the same illness
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
I was al very difficult and horrible...
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Be a nice person, walk, laugh,
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
If it wasn't for my child I wouldn't be alive
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Choose for yourself, be nice to yourself
