Tag Archives: personal

A week in photos

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Dominique

This week just couldn’t end with mold, it had to end with a bang … fleas! (Thanks to a neighbors dog … ) Well, no matter, because I am choosing to move through this week and forward! I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, personal, photography | 13 Comments

Take THAT CFIDS!

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Dominique

I had this interesting thing happen to me on Saturday. A friend from church who is a friend of mine on Facebook (FB) – I think my whole church is on Facebook! LOL!- left a comment on my wall after … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, dancing, Fibromyalgia, fun, headache, personal | 19 Comments

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Dominique

Who can find a worthy woman?

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged "mother's day", 4 walls and a view, personal | 8 Comments

A sure way to forget FMS pain

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Dominique

I realize a post on Sunday is out of the norm for me, but I felt like writing so… I discovered a way to overcome my Fibromyalgia pain! Really! And it works 100%. Develop a severe abscess in one of … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, pain, personal, pug, tooth ache | 16 Comments

Deferred Expectations

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Dominique

Some how I have learned to accept that loss is an integral part of having CFIDS/FMS. Most days I can let go of past dreams … past hopes. I understand that I have to re-assess my priorities, my boundaries, and … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, expectations, Fibromyalgia, personal | 8 Comments

My journey from drugs to herbs – Part Four

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Dominique

If you haven’t had the chance to read Part One, Part Two, or Part Three of, My journey from drugs to herbs, you can do so here, and here and here. Now down to the last system – the immune … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, immunity, personal, stress | 14 Comments

My journey from drugs to herbs – Part One

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Dominique

I was raised to believe in doctors and their wisdom. Never did I dream of a time in my life where I would start questioning the ability of doctors or pharmaceutical drugs to cure me. The road to a semblance … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, drugs, Fibromyalgia, herbs, personal | 26 Comments

5 Ways my BLACKBERRY helps me manage my CFIDS/FMS

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Dominique

As anyone who is struggling with a chronic illness innately understands, dealing with the difficulties posed by said illness can be quite taxing, and sometimes, downright overwhelming … especially if memory or cognitive function is affected. Thus, when I finally … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured | Tagged 4 walls and a view, Blackberry, chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, personal, Storm 2 | 18 Comments

I’ve waited for a lifetime for this moment

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Dominique

When the fiasco with my laptop happened, the company wiped out my budget and my checkbook. Needless to say, trying to remember everything that was in my checkbook was impossible and I forgot three very important payments. And I got … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, personal, wedding | 10 Comments

Expressive simplicty in Black and White

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Dominique

They say a picture is worth a thousands words. Today, I don’t feel like conveying my heart with words … well, not written words, anyway. I have been playing with my creative side today. You see, I have spent the … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged "black and white", 4 walls and a view, personal, photography | 31 Comments

Choosing to stand…

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Dominique

I just received word that my father is out of surgery and is stable. Thank you God! His vital signs are all good. The nurse told me she was currently trying to get his pain level under control, but again … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, cancer, dad, lungs, personal | 18 Comments

This is profoundly disturbing!

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Dominique

After twenty years of living with the incredible challenges of CFIDS and FMS, I have been, long, looking forward to a day when my illness would be recognized as the serious illness that it is. That is why I have … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, ACFS/ME, APA, chronic fatigue syndrome, CSSD, personal, pychiatric | 12 Comments

AMERICAN

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Dominique

The quietness of the early morning hour surrounds me like a warm blanket. The coolness of the breeze whispers over my bare arms as I inhale the pungent odor of my morning coffee brewing silently in the darkness. Even the … Continue reading →

Posted in World News | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, personal, Tea Party, Tulsa | 15 Comments

On the other side

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Dominique

I have finally come out on the other side of my four month crash. It is a really great reminder for me to treasure any and all moments because I never truly know what is coming around the corner. I … Continue reading →

Posted in CFIDS | Tagged 4 walls and a view, chronic fatigue syndrome, personal, pugs, stress | 16 Comments

Oh shoot, I’m awake

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Dominique

I woke up this morning and within seconds I knew it was not a good morning. Usually when I awaken the first thing that I find myself saying is, Thank you, Lord, for another day. This morning didn’t quite go … Continue reading →