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mary_24931
mary_24931

Hi fellow sufferers of CFS/ME

I suffer from CFS which as you all know is very exhausting, frustrating and isolating, particularly for those of us who aren't married or in a relationship. I get really lonely when I have days stuck at home with no one to talk to because I have no energy to go out. I'm feeling very down at the moment as a result. I'd love to share my life with someone as I have a lot of love to give and lots of interests. I don't feel that a 'normal' dating sure would work for us because of our limitations but if we could meet a fellow sufferer, we could both help and support each other. What do people think? 

This has got me thinking about whether there might be an on line dating a website for people with CFS/ME ? Does anyone know of one? Maybe we could start one?!

be interested to hear what you all think on this matter.

Mary

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  • GeorgiaS
    GeorgiaS mary_24931

    Posted

    I think an independent website created by us, with us in control might be a good idea? As a joint effort it could be achievable. It could really grow.

    And still write to people etc.

    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS

      Posted

      Ah hem, sorry Mary it was your idea but I re read what I said and it sounded like I meant I thought it up! I meant to say I still think it's a good idea.
  • GeorgiaS
    GeorgiaS mary_24931

    Posted

    I've thought of a problem. If two people with ME are deciding to meet up there'll probably be a collosal argument about who's going to see whom?

    'You come and see me!', 'No, I can't I'm in relapse', 'Well I'm virtually bed ridden',  'Yes but you live further away to me than I do to you!'

    • tina58520
      tina58520 GeorgiaS

      Posted

      Yes I thought of that too, that is why I said about it being cyber dating most of the time.  It may prove difficult.  It is just like our local M.E. group half the time people don't turn up as no well enough, and I have not been yet, as it always falls on 1st Tuesday of each month, and each time I have been too ill.

      Tx

    • mary_24931
      mary_24931 GeorgiaS

      Posted

      Guess we just have to face obstacles when we come to them! It's going to be a trial and error thing but where's a will there will be a way - hopefully! Nothing ventured, nothing gained eh! 😉
    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS tina58520

      Posted

      My eyes are making typos now; thought you said local MP group! lol

      I just think that if a things good enough people will be attracted to it and make it work? And I was joking about meeting up; if peope want it badly enough they'll do it.

    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS mary_24931

      Posted

      Oh no, I was joking about it but now I see it might be a serious issue but I don't think it's that serious! Where there's a willy there's a way. Someone moderate me please!!!! Where are those mods when you need them. lol
    • tina58520
      tina58520 GeorgiaS

      Posted

      I am in stiches here, aching with laughter.  We will have to be careful or they will close us downlol   Please no one mention "Free Willy" now or I will go into relapselol
    • tina58520
      tina58520 artistmike

      Posted

      Oh it is a tonic to have a good laugh! Here's hoping we all have a good sense of humour.  I have been cheered up no end today.

      Txbiggrin

    • mary_24931
      mary_24931 tina58520

      Posted

      I've been cheered up ever since I posted my possibly crazy idea! It's generated so many encouraging and humorous responses! As you say it's such a tonic to have a good laugh lol
    • caitlin39841
      caitlin39841 tina58520

      Posted

      coz ME/CFS/FM ppl have been tru so much, their understanding & flexibility skills r likely to be finely honed. btw, a few years ago when i was involved with a support group, we organised a 'buddying' system whereby like minded ppl connected between sessions and when up to it they socialised. a few mutually supportive realtionships evolved from that including one romance.
    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS tina58520

      Posted

      Free willy, and no need to thank me, I won't charge you for the relapse like some health professionals would.  Heheh cheesygrin
    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS mary_24931

      Posted

      Well what else are we doing? May as well venture something. razz
    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS mary_24931

      Posted

      'Who let the dogs out, woof, woof, woof, woof, woof

      Who let the cats out, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow'

    • tina58520
      tina58520 GeorgiaS

      Posted

      You certainly are that, and yep many a good tune played on a old fiddle as my mum would say.cheesygrin
    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS tina58520

      Posted

      What! Give me a minute to recover. I've suddenly turned from middle ages to old now. By God I thought there'd be more warning. I need a sedative.
    • tina58520
      tina58520 caitlin39841

      Posted

      Hey guys, one of my last major roles in employment was running a telephone befriending service for older people.  I had thought about that as well once or twice when I have been reading about how lonely people get.

      Tx

    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS tina58520

      Posted

      It's in the blood, my dad's a grand wizzard of humour and my mum's not too shoddy either, bless her.

      Laughing produces healing endorphins so I make a habit of it. cheesygrin

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