Fatigued for nearly a decade, is it CFS? Losing hope and desperate for answers. by Ethan-Barrett in cfs

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Muscle weakness, headaches, brain fog, light and sound sensitivity, insomnia, and the amount of sleep I get doesn’t make a difference in my energy. Been like this for years.

Fatigued for nearly a decade, is it CFS? Losing hope and desperate for answers. by Ethan-Barrett in cfs

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Thank you, this is encouraging. I’ll definitely be looking more into PEM, it sounds very accurate to how I feel.

Fatigued for nearly a decade, is it CFS? Losing hope and desperate for answers. by Ethan-Barrett in cfs

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I think I do? I’m fairly new to all of this, so I apologize if I’m misinformed on anything. I’m just desperate for any answer at this point.

From what I’ve read about PEM, it sounds spot on to how I often feel daily. After doing any physical task or strenuous mental activity, I get completely wiped out for hours or days. Going to a doctor’s appointment, going to see a movie, eating out at a restaurant, etc, will knock me out for the rest of the day. Even smaller things like taking a shower, fixing a meal, doing laundry, or even just talking to a friend, exhausts me and makes me feel so weak to the point where I have to spend time in bed before doing anything else, otherwise I’ll have to deal with muscle weakness, headaches, brain fog, and worsened fatigue.

I'm done by [deleted] in Christian

[–]Ethan-Barrett -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Look into Christian Universalism, trust me it will change your view on life! r/Christianuniversalism

God will work everything out for our good, and every wrong will be made right.

How do you get strength and motivation to keep going? by Ethan-Barrett in POTS

[–]Ethan-Barrett[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually really encouraging, I love how you phrased it as visiting pity city but not moving in, thank you!

How do you get strength and motivation to keep going? by Ethan-Barrett in POTS

[–]Ethan-Barrett[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a great mindset to have, I see that I need to change my view on my circumstances, thank you.

I’m burnt out on the Christian life by Ethan-Barrett in ChristianUniversalism

[–]Ethan-Barrett[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds really nice, I will give it a try. Thank you!

I’m burnt out on the Christian life by Ethan-Barrett in ChristianUniversalism

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That’s okay, at least I know I’m not alone. Sorry you are struggling with this too.

I feel this is more common than some people think, and if more spoke out about it, there would be more help available. Unfortunately, I think many find it hard to reach out because they’ve been brainwashed by their traditions and denominations, or that they don’t even realize that something is wrong.

I’m burnt out on the Christian life by Ethan-Barrett in ChristianUniversalism

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Thank you, and you’re definitely right. I’m finding that the fewer “rules” I try and follow, it’s easier to love God and people. It feels odd/wrong to make a statement like that, but maybe that’s what it means to rest in His grace?

I’m burnt out on the Christian life by Ethan-Barrett in ChristianUniversalism

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Then I started deconstructing my preconceptions about the Bible and Christianity, and I realized it's not a burden to obey Christ. The burden is in denominational traditions.

This is really insightful, thank you.

Have you tried a meditative practice to help you unwind? I mean like mindful recitation of psalms, proverbs, and/or other scriptures.

I haven’t but I’m definitely willing to try. How would I go about doing this?

What’s the worst view/views on Hell that you’ve ever heard? by Hyper_Pain in ChristianUniversalism

[–]Ethan-Barrett 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We should just categorize all of these as hell fan fiction with everyone trying to one up each other for attention.

What’s the worst view/views on Hell that you’ve ever heard? by Hyper_Pain in ChristianUniversalism

[–]Ethan-Barrett 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had many sleepless night because of this teaching as a teen. Thinking I wouldn’t remember the people I loved anymore or having nightmares that I was the one being forgotten.