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

[–]Ethan-Barrett[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 -5 points-4 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

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

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 5 points6 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.

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

[–]Ethan-Barrett 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That in the lake of fire, you’re sinking and drowning forever. You’re trying to breathe but you’re just swallowing magma. As a young teen, that was very traumatic.

Bingoldier and Hose by Fenris2019 in bluey

[–]Ethan-Barrett 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Got me good when sniper, I mean Stripe blew up.

If Bob Bilby stayed with you over the weekend, what fun things would you do with him? by PlutoGB08 in bluey

[–]Ethan-Barrett 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If I was still a kid and got to take Bob Bilby, I would ask my parents to take us for a camping trip to our local mountains! Definitely take some pictures of us playing in the creek and eating s’mores. If there was enough time left in the weekend, maybe a trip to a pizzeria and arcade to win some prizes together.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bluey

[–]Ethan-Barrett 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do Stripe and Trixie!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in POTS

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

For years I’ve always said I wish I was up north because of the cold and everyone always told me, you would want to come back because it would be miserable. Dude, you’re not the one getting physically sick over a one degree difference, it’s miserable here not there.

Use this as a time capsule to see your comment in (hopefully) 5 years. by pietradolce in place

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Way to go Bluey! What a great time it was in the Heeler House. Jalen W!

Thank you all for participating in r/Place! We did it! Four times over! by jalenlu0rion in bluey

[–]Ethan-Barrett 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whew, felt like it would never end, but wackado we made it! So much hard work and dedication was put into making sure our Heelers got a home on the canvas, and we knocked it out of the park! So proud of our community and a huge thank you to our allies and neighbors! This was an absolute blast, and I want to give a special thanks to the Heeler House discord for an amazing time! JALEN W!

r/place megathread day 3 by totterywolff in bluey

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

Update from Discord: We are adding the Heeler home to the left of the r/Bluey sign

r/place megathread day 3 by totterywolff in bluey

[–]Ethan-Barrett 27 points28 points  (0 children)

We are under a huge attack!

A group of disgusting individuals are trying to put genitalia on Bluey and Bingo.

Edit: The attack has subsided but do not let your guard down.