If there had been a vaccination for the strain of meningitis I contracted in 2011, chances are I would never have developed chronic fatigue syndrome. Luckily for…… Read more “Take the Shot.”
Tag: Illness
What Came Before.
Given that the title of this blog is Diary of a Disabled Person you could be easily forgiven for thinking that discussing my life prior to disability…… Read more “What Came Before.”
Galled: Part 3.
Parts 1 and 2 are available by clicking the numbers. That very night at approximately 4 am, the pains started up again. The area just below my…… Read more “Galled: Part 3.”
Utterly Galling: Part 2.
Part 1 is available here. 5 days after returning home from hospital the pains returned, but this time they were much more intense and lasted longer. I…… Read more “Utterly Galling: Part 2.”
Mr Right for the Wrong Reasons.
Being disabled doesn’t just impact the one with the disability but also those around them. Family, friends, and colleagues have to adapt quickly to accommodate someone’s needs,…… Read more “Mr Right for the Wrong Reasons.”
Disabled Benefits That Aren’t Money.
Despite all the hassle that comes with using a wheelchair there are a few small perks in the midst of my hectic life. Most of these are…… Read more “Disabled Benefits That Aren’t Money.”
A Small Corner of the Internet.
Shortly after I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sometimes known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), I visited the NHS website to try and find out more…… Read more “A Small Corner of the Internet.”
I Think, Therefore I Am Intelligent.
I’m blonde. I’m from Yorkshire. I’m disabled. By any stereotype I should be lacking in intelligence. However, considering that I have a degree I would hope that…… Read more “I Think, Therefore I Am Intelligent.”
Sex and the Sitting.
By the title alone most of you will have guessed that this entry discusses a sensitive topic, although I will not be addressing specific and explicit details…… Read more “Sex and the Sitting.”
Origins: Part 3.
Parts 1 and 2 are available by clicking the numbers. Initially, the Graded Exercise Therapy worked well, but as time progressed it became apparent that something had…… Read more “Origins: Part 3.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 