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abbybb
abbybb

im 18, i have a whole life ahead of me and i feel blah all the time. ive had mono twice and ever since then, i just havent been the same. Last week i was officially diagnosed. I had a really active life style and had good grades, all i feel now is "blah" just not all the way there, and people dont really seem to understand. 

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  • jackie00198
    jackie00198 abbybb

    Posted

    It's a real drag getting this illness at such a young age. No, people don't understand, which is why forums like this are so helpful. Just don't believe anyone if they tell you it's all in your head. Also, pace yourself, and don't try pushing through the fatigue. That can make you a lot worse. There's every chance that you'll get better if you take it easy.
  • abbybb
    abbybb

    Posted

    2013 i got mono after competing in swim, non stop practicing and on top of that school. Once swim season ended it all hit me, I was out of school for 3 months, and always getting sick. the year after that nothing happened but I worked at a surf camp every day, 5 hours, 6 days out of the week, all summer, the day after work ended for the season, i got mono once again. Ever since then I have not been the same, I am tired all the time. Its a tired i cant explain. I dont eat any meat so people always tell me to eat a steak and get protein when that is not the case at all. Last week i was diagnosed with cfs. im in a funk about the whole thing right now. im always happy, and put others first, i just feel so blah.
  • Bunnyhugger
    Bunnyhugger abbybb

    Posted

    You are young.  There is a good chance you will get better.
  • beth97678
    beth97678 abbybb

    Posted

    how unlucky to have mononucleosis and have it flare up again so badly.It's always in your body,so the reason you thought you "caught it again "was because you pushed your body further than it could go.You will recover,but if you're going to ehaust yourself, you will have recurrences of mono.As you don't eat meat,make sure you have all the dietary alternatives,including proteins,vitamins and minerals.And good luck.X

     

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