Looking after yourself

Here I am on the sunny side of a lingering virus. I know I’m on the mend because I’m actually beginning to formulate some posts in my mind. I’m beginning to feel like writing again. In case you hadn’t noticed, posting here hasn’t been high on my to do list of late

It’s been around 2 1/2 years since I was diagnosed with CML. Most of the time I feel like I’m an old hand at it. I know what to expect. I know how things work. Well, it turns out I’m not as experienced as I think. It’s only sunk in over the last couple of days that while I don’t get sick very often, it now takes me a lot longer to get over whatever lurgy it is that has beset me.

I’ve been putting off going to the doctor because each day I’ve been feeling a “little” better, and besides they can’t do much for a virus anyway. Yesterday after yet another flare up I succumbed and was started on a course of antibiotics. And what a difference it has made. I honestly didn’t know how crappy I was feeling until I started feeling better.

The only down side is I’m also beginning to see all the things that need catching up on around the place. I haven’t had much energy for mucking around with the kids, housework (blegh), projects… So my afternoon job is to sit down and get a bit of a to do list happening.

The morale of the story: Remember to look after yourself properly, particularly if you are suffering from a chronic illness. Although you (I) mightn’t like to admit you’re (I’m) not as resilient as days gone by, and early intervention will save a lot of time and effort in the long run.