Here's the heartwarming story of one young sufferer... and what she did to finally gain her life back!
Beating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Heather's CFS Story
But whatever you call it, it's a life-changing experience!
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A very personal story of how one family did battle with CFS, in a time when most doctors doubted it even existed. Yet there was no denying that something had knocked the stuffing out of this ambitious, lovable 12-year old.
When we needed it, there was no help available like this. So we write to let you know...
- what CFS felt like -- the fatigue, the emotions and
the heartache
- how Chronic Fatigue Syndrome manifested itself in
our daughter's life and body
- what we learned during those awful years (and the
immense good that came from it all), and...
- how you can help if someone you love is in the depths of the CFS pit.
Our hope in sharing this is that we might encourage CFS sufferers and their families with what we learned, what helped us most, what to avoid, and much more. But especially we think you'll find it encouraging to know that Heather has since graduated from University (that was in February 2003) and has now completed her Honours degree.
"This feels like a lifetime away from the seemingly-endless days of pyjamas and tears of those dreadful CFS years" says Heather.
We share the photos and we share the facts (as well as some opinions, fashioned from our 8+ years of day-in, day-out experience with CFS). And we pray that our family's story will provide encouragement and hope for CFS / ME sufferers and their families.
So may I introduce you to our family... the Harvey family.
Gary: the writer of this story, who's also privileged to be Heather's father.
Pam: my wife, the devoted mother of our two children, and very definitely the co-star of this whole saga... despite her own frequent migraines.
Paul: our son, now a 28 year old computer programmer. A tall, compassionate young man with a thirst for life.
Heather: now 24, married, loving life and teaching in a range of business and marketing subjects at university while she works towards her Ph.D. Heather has kindly consented to sharing the inspiring story of her battle with this strange debilitating illness.
Chapter titles
and doing her PhD in 2005
A few photos of Heather and her family
before, during & after CFSAt 13, the world was her oyster
Five doctors in one month: The medical runaround
How we knew it was CFS
Alternative treatments, potions and other whiz-bangery
Effective CFS therapies: What actually helped Heather get better
The medical specialist's letter
Medical information about CFS: More of what we learned from our research
Dealing with social isolation
Dealing with depression
Was there a risk of suicide?
Is chronic fatigue "all in your head"?
Schooling: Here's what worked for us
What to avoid
The impact of CFS on Heather's career and marriage
15 lessons learned: Heartfelt advice to the CFS sufferer (and your family)
Other CFS success stories: Restore your hope by meeting these winners
Websites and books you might find helpful
Sydney, Australia Email me
January 2004
GaryHarvey.net
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Alphabet soup anyone?
CEBV Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus CFIDS Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, though the term is "inadequate and demeaning, given the breadth and seriousness of the symptoms", says the CFIDS Association of America. Some day medical officials may come up with a more accurate name. ME Myalgic Encephalomyelitis PWC People with CFS YPWC Young people with CFS Yuppie flu Another demeaning and misleading term because it affects all socioeconomic groups ...and it's not influenza.
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