Tag Archives: chronic fatigue syndrome

I write like … who?

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Dominique

I was reading blogs the other night when I went over to visit Forgetful Girl’s blog. She had this very interesting item on her blog. I decided to play with it and see what happens. I was a little stunned … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged "Dan Brown", 4 walls and a view, blog, chronic fatigue syndrome, write | 7 Comments

Coming to terms with loss and reality

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Dominique

For the past few days I have been sleeping, resting, and sleeping! I have been so utterly exhausted I haven’t been able to do much else. Monday I got out of my ’4Walls’ and went with one of my … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, cognitive, grief, health, hope, life lessons, loss | 18 Comments

TWENTY things I REFUSE to DO

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Dominique

As I have been doing my best to meet each and every challenge these past few weeks head on, with integrity and grace, I realized that this really comes down, for me at least, to what I will and won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged "I REFUSE", 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, journey | 24 Comments

When ALL is SAID and DONE

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Dominique

Yesterday proved to be a very challenging day for me. I was struggling with dizziness which seems to come and go, but when it hits, it is bad enough that I struggle doing just about anything. In addition…

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, Dekker, Standing, wedding, winning | 15 Comments

Good day with good news

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Dominique

I’ve been trying to figure out how to tell you what I want to tell you without telling you what I can’t tell you! I know. Kinda crazy but then my life at this moment is … crazy! Well, I … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 'side effects', 4 walls and a view, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, Dekker, fatigue, friend, health, mold | 13 Comments

determining MY course

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Dominique

By most people’s standards, I should be ripping mad. And maybe I should be. But something deep inside me tells me that the only person that will get hurt through my anger at the apartment complex and the management company, … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, course, determining, health, journey, life lessons, mold | 29 Comments

60 things I HOLD to be TRUE

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Dominique

Even in the midst of this incredibly challenging situation, I have to come back to a place where I remind myself what I know to be true. In the midst of darkness and difficulty, re-focusing on the things I know … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged "things I hold to be true", 4 walls and a view, 60, chronic fatigue syndrome, life lessons, perspective, truth | 25 Comments

Feeling like a FISH out of WATER

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Dominique

I was once told you know a person’s true character when you watch how they respond under pressure. Well, I’m not feeling like I have much character right now. I am so …

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 'shortness of breath', 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, fatigue, mistake, mold, pacing, stress, symptom | 16 Comments

HAPPY 4th of JULY

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Dominique

First, I want to wish all my readers a very wonderful 4th of July. This is truly one of my favorite holidays. Any holiday that is about America brings out my loyalty, passion and love for this country! Second…

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, cognitive, fatigue, hope, mold, pain, spiders, stress, symptom | 17 Comments

when Home becomes the ENEMY

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Dominique

I feel like I have had one post after another, lately, of difficulty after difficulty. I was so excited to know that the mold issue was going to be addressed again and the tub finally fixed. But alas, my home … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, mold, move, symptom, toxic | 24 Comments

You KNOW you have been in bed too long WHEN

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Dominique

I have had these popping into my head today and just couldn’t resist! So…

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged "you know you have been in bed too long when", 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, humor | 16 Comments

“Dominique’s Corner”

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Dominique

Is it already Friday? Seven (7) days in bed. I’m starting to get my days confused. It’s almost midnight here in Tulsa and I should be sleeping but I suddenly got hit with muscle spasms in my back and this … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged "Dominique's Corner", 4 walls and a view, bad day, chronic fatigue syndrome, cognitive, pain | 23 Comments

What is the NUMBER in the NAME of this blog?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Dominique

Weird title, huh? You’re probably wondering what gives?! Well, I have had it up to my hairline with spammers. Last week I had 300 spam messages in my comment section on ONE day that I had to delete one at … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged "sore throat", 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, crash, fatigue, laughter, pain, symptom, video | 12 Comments

I am BLESSED going IN and coming OUT

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Dominique

I guess sometimes I do look sick. My health is spiraling downward. Today was extremely hard. I actually called a friend and asked for help which is something I don’t often do. My throat is so sore that I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, bad day, blessed, blog, chronic fatigue syndrome, fatigue, pain, symptom, thank you | 20 Comments

CFIDS and the STRESSES of LIFE

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Dominique

This past week or so has been incredibly challenging for me physically, mentally and emotionally. I have chosen not to write about this period as I didn’t really want to get into the details of the stress producing situation. However, … Continue reading →