Living with M.E and Chronic illness - The mental effort

🌿 The Mental Effort

ME isn't just physical.

“ME isn’t just physical exhaustion. Even thinking, concentrating, or holding a conversation can drain my energy. It’s like my brain has a battery too.”

#me #chronicillness #myalgicencephalomyelitis ##chronicfatigue #MentalHealth #budget #breathe

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