Writer, wife and mother, Adele Paul remembers the day her life changed when suddenly, after getting a regular virus, her energy was gone.  Listen in as we talk about: waking up tired, setting two alarms vs not owning one, getting sick, being diagnosed (and excited about that), the difference between being tired, exhausted and fatigue, going to bed at 9:30, not getting over it, doctoring, not being a flake (even when you have to cancel plans), budgeting energy, mourning, accepting limits, limits are wonderful, it's not fun to say no, not having a true diagnosis, post-exertional malaise, figuring it out for yourself, low moment/turning point, taking better care of yourself, healing, alternative medicine, placebo effect, cutting out naps, remission and flares, crazy talk, a fog like no other, alternate plans, supporting your immune system, getting vaccinated, being disbelieved, super store shopping, not needing to know, Epstein-Barr, COVID and chronic fatigue symptoms, nobody stands to profit, nutrition, Starbucks, Teeccino, rituals, exercise, recharging, living to tell the tale, the upsides, Australia.

Adele can be reached at https://tuesdaysisters.com/ and https://www.approfessionalwriting.com/

Episode recorded on 03/19/21

Episode released on 04/21/21

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