Medically Induced Hermit
@fallsthroughcracks.bsky.social
• Spoonie🥄 • ❤️ Nature & Wildlife photos 📷 • #ME/CFS • Healthcare worker (COTA) until disabled with multiple chronic illnesses & chronic pain • Armchair Traveler • Slipping through the cracks = Medically Induced Hermit 😢😡 •
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"[People] think you’re not trying hard enough. In reality, you’re trying so hard you’re causing yourself harm just to maintain the bare minimum of participation in the world." (Why I Can’t Just Meet U for Dinner): buff.ly/7mmPR6G
by @darthfoo.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #awareness #pwME #spoonie
by @darthfoo.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #awareness #pwME #spoonie
Why I Can’t Just Meet You for Dinner
The Reality of Post-Exertional Malaise
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January 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
"[People] think you’re not trying hard enough. In reality, you’re trying so hard you’re causing yourself harm just to maintain the bare minimum of participation in the world." (Why I Can’t Just Meet U for Dinner): buff.ly/7mmPR6G
by @darthfoo.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #awareness #pwME #spoonie
by @darthfoo.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #awareness #pwME #spoonie
(5/5) I tried to talk to all of them about my situation. They didn’t get it. I felt desperate to keep people in my life, to not be alone. After all I’d already gone through, I then lost my friends, family, & boyfriend. I quit dating. Hermit now. TRY HARDER? I’ll never harm myself for someone again.
January 17, 2026 at 12:15 AM
(4/?) At that time my new boyfriend couldn’t be bothered to make plans a few days to a week in advance, because he never knew what he was gonna feel like doing in his time off work. So I was always pre-resting before his days off, to be ready without PEM in case he decided to spend time with me…
January 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
(3/?) At that point I had already been through over a decade of hell with my health, lost my career & income, lost my apartment and was living in a family members basement. I was fighting to keep people in my life, paying a huge price to do so, and none of them cared enough to notice or value that…
January 17, 2026 at 12:11 AM
(2/?) They had no clue how hard I was already trying just to be with them, what price I paid to do so, or what I was going through. They were not open to learning and understanding. I told my cousin (who was also his friend) how it hurt me, and he was mad at me & judged me for being hurt and upset…
January 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM
(1/?) Many years ago, in my early 30’s, I was out with a group of friends (pushing myself & paying a high price physically just to be there) and told them how much I wish I could do some of the cool things they were doing in their lives. One said, “Can’t you just TRY HARDER?”. That broke my heart…
January 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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Purrple Cat ❤️
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Purrple Cat - Sea of Stars
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January 5, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Purrple Cat ❤️
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I’ve been doing my backup career plan for awhile already. Obviously it is #4, hermit of the cursed end of the forest, lol. I feel like I am due for a promotion though 🤔.
What’s your backup career plan?
1. moat monster caretaker
2. fog phantom
3. wrestling raccoons for fun & profit
4. hermit of the cursed end of the forest
1. moat monster caretaker
2. fog phantom
3. wrestling raccoons for fun & profit
4. hermit of the cursed end of the forest
December 29, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I’ve been doing my backup career plan for awhile already. Obviously it is #4, hermit of the cursed end of the forest, lol. I feel like I am due for a promotion though 🤔.
This is nothing new, but I still feel great relief. After too many days of moving it from Today’s To-Do list onto Tomorrow’s, I finally accomplished a SHOWER. Victory! 🥳 I’m Clean!
#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability #ME/CFS #PEM
#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability #ME/CFS #PEM
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This is nothing new, but I still feel great relief. After too many days of moving it from Today’s To-Do list onto Tomorrow’s, I finally accomplished a SHOWER. Victory! 🥳 I’m Clean!
#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability #ME/CFS #PEM
#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability #ME/CFS #PEM
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I'm Not Ignoring You, I'm Too Sick To Talk: A Memoir
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'm Not Ignoring You, I'm Too Sick To Talk: A Memoir
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:
1. Bob Seger
2. Tom Petty
3. Dave Matthews Band
4. Bob Dylan
5. Bush/No Doubt/Goo Goo Dolls
1. Bob Seger
2. Tom Petty
3. Dave Matthews Band
4. Bob Dylan
5. Bush/No Doubt/Goo Goo Dolls
Ok! @schizosemia.bsky.social @aldersonday.bsky.social I will list 5 of the most memorable!
Nick Cave
Rufus Wainwright
The Divine Comedy
Nouvelle Vague
Half Man Half Biscuit
[Arab Strap for a cheeky 6th]
Nick Cave
Rufus Wainwright
The Divine Comedy
Nouvelle Vague
Half Man Half Biscuit
[Arab Strap for a cheeky 6th]
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:
Leonard Cohen
Nirvana
Public Enemy
Laurie Anderson
Brighde Chaimbeul
Leonard Cohen
Nirvana
Public Enemy
Laurie Anderson
Brighde Chaimbeul
December 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:
1. Bob Seger
2. Tom Petty
3. Dave Matthews Band
4. Bob Dylan
5. Bush/No Doubt/Goo Goo Dolls
1. Bob Seger
2. Tom Petty
3. Dave Matthews Band
4. Bob Dylan
5. Bush/No Doubt/Goo Goo Dolls
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you’ve seen in the wild:
1. Turkey
2. Whitetail Deer
3. Loon
4. Red Fox
5. Bald Eagle
1. Turkey
2. Whitetail Deer
3. Loon
4. Red Fox
5. Bald Eagle
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
1. Deer
2. A different deer
3. Still more deer. They look hungry
4. Dear God, will they ever stop coming
5. Otter
1. Deer
2. A different deer
3. Still more deer. They look hungry
4. Dear God, will they ever stop coming
5. Otter
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild:
Black bear
Moose
Elk
Mountain goat
Flying squirrel
Black bear
Moose
Elk
Mountain goat
Flying squirrel
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you’ve seen in the wild:
1. Turkey
2. Whitetail Deer
3. Loon
4. Red Fox
5. Bald Eagle
1. Turkey
2. Whitetail Deer
3. Loon
4. Red Fox
5. Bald Eagle
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Part of what makes medical PTSD so painful for people experiencing chronic or complicated medical conditions is being at the mercy of doctors or others who often don't understand or believe what they are struggling w/ every day.
November 22, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Part of what makes medical PTSD so painful for people experiencing chronic or complicated medical conditions is being at the mercy of doctors or others who often don't understand or believe what they are struggling w/ every day.
Because of how my #ChronicIllness situation affects my body and brain, I can’t do groups anymore. Including holiday & family gatherings/meals. I’ve spent every holiday alone for over a decade. I mean, Hermit much? 🥴
But I’m glad that I have memories of The Kiddie Table AND of aging out of it, lol!😊
But I’m glad that I have memories of The Kiddie Table AND of aging out of it, lol!😊
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Because of how my #ChronicIllness situation affects my body and brain, I can’t do groups anymore. Including holiday & family gatherings/meals. I’ve spent every holiday alone for over a decade. I mean, Hermit much? 🥴
But I’m glad that I have memories of The Kiddie Table AND of aging out of it, lol!😊
But I’m glad that I have memories of The Kiddie Table AND of aging out of it, lol!😊
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We’re sorry, but The Void is full of screams today, so please try these alternatives:
- headbutt the sea
- have a dance battle with squirrels
- write a bad Yelp review of the moon
- mutter obscenities into your soup bowl
- headbutt the sea
- have a dance battle with squirrels
- write a bad Yelp review of the moon
- mutter obscenities into your soup bowl
November 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We’re sorry, but The Void is full of screams today, so please try these alternatives:
- headbutt the sea
- have a dance battle with squirrels
- write a bad Yelp review of the moon
- mutter obscenities into your soup bowl
- headbutt the sea
- have a dance battle with squirrels
- write a bad Yelp review of the moon
- mutter obscenities into your soup bowl
I need advice please.
My doctor often ignores that I have #ME/CFS, and occasionally gives harmful recommendations.
We’re considering that I may have Autonomic Dysfunction, and she told me to research Graded Exercises for POTS.
Is this more bad advice for ME/CFS that I need to protect myself from?
My doctor often ignores that I have #ME/CFS, and occasionally gives harmful recommendations.
We’re considering that I may have Autonomic Dysfunction, and she told me to research Graded Exercises for POTS.
Is this more bad advice for ME/CFS that I need to protect myself from?
For decades doctors, mental health professionals, and physical therapists have repeatedly told me to exercise, (and they still do). I did as I was told. It made my #ME/CFS permanently worse. Do No Harm?
#ME/CFS #PEM #ChronicIllness #Disability
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#ME/CFS #PEM #ChronicIllness #Disability
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Exercise Actually Makes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Worse
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November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I need advice please.
My doctor often ignores that I have #ME/CFS, and occasionally gives harmful recommendations.
We’re considering that I may have Autonomic Dysfunction, and she told me to research Graded Exercises for POTS.
Is this more bad advice for ME/CFS that I need to protect myself from?
My doctor often ignores that I have #ME/CFS, and occasionally gives harmful recommendations.
We’re considering that I may have Autonomic Dysfunction, and she told me to research Graded Exercises for POTS.
Is this more bad advice for ME/CFS that I need to protect myself from?
I need a little reality break again, so I decided that this is my plan for Sunday.
I’m looking forward to spending all day on Saturday watching after school cartoons, Saturday morning cartoons, and cartoon specials from my childhood.
Just one day of checking out from real world crap to feel cozy in my colorful carefree nostalgic feelings. I need this in my life right now.
Just one day of checking out from real world crap to feel cozy in my colorful carefree nostalgic feelings. I need this in my life right now.
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I need a little reality break again, so I decided that this is my plan for Sunday.
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A stupid life lesson that I learned the hard way:
**Clear Flex Spray does NOT stay clear!** 🥴
It yellows 😡. Now I have some dumb looking “simple” home repairs. Leaky crack on my white shed and my white gutter? Now yellow spots showing where I fixed the leak, Argh!!!
**Clear Flex Spray does NOT stay clear!** 🥴
It yellows 😡. Now I have some dumb looking “simple” home repairs. Leaky crack on my white shed and my white gutter? Now yellow spots showing where I fixed the leak, Argh!!!
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A stupid life lesson that I learned the hard way:
**Clear Flex Spray does NOT stay clear!** 🥴
It yellows 😡. Now I have some dumb looking “simple” home repairs. Leaky crack on my white shed and my white gutter? Now yellow spots showing where I fixed the leak, Argh!!!
**Clear Flex Spray does NOT stay clear!** 🥴
It yellows 😡. Now I have some dumb looking “simple” home repairs. Leaky crack on my white shed and my white gutter? Now yellow spots showing where I fixed the leak, Argh!!!
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Plus, some people on SNAP are unable to prepare, cook, and clean up meals due to illness/disability/limitations. Not everyone has the choice to not eat those types of foods.
February 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Plus, some people on SNAP are unable to prepare, cook, and clean up meals due to illness/disability/limitations. Not everyone has the choice to not eat those types of foods.
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People believe when you become disabled, support magically appears
Many of them think assistance is provided based on how sick you are
It doesn’t work like that
There’s very little support available. You don’t get more when you have a setback… you’re on your own
We need better social supports
Many of them think assistance is provided based on how sick you are
It doesn’t work like that
There’s very little support available. You don’t get more when you have a setback… you’re on your own
We need better social supports
October 17, 2025 at 4:56 AM
People believe when you become disabled, support magically appears
Many of them think assistance is provided based on how sick you are
It doesn’t work like that
There’s very little support available. You don’t get more when you have a setback… you’re on your own
We need better social supports
Many of them think assistance is provided based on how sick you are
It doesn’t work like that
There’s very little support available. You don’t get more when you have a setback… you’re on your own
We need better social supports
