Reading Time: 8 minutesRolling PEM happens when post-exertional malaise accumulates without full recovery, causing gradual decline. Learn the warning signs and pacing strategies to break the cycle.
Author: tickedoffcodess
Sensory Overload
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis is an excerpt from an IG post I wanted to share in June 2021 that I never got around to posting. ⚠️ ⚠️ This is sensory overload!!!!! Out of the 8 senses, 2 of them are acting up, and 3 of them are overloaded. It has been 43 days since my sense of smell […]
Long Covid: Frightening Nightmares IRL
Reading Time: 4 minutesThanks to Long Covid, I’m reliving parts of my worst living nightmares: the nightmares of living with untreated Lyme disease and co-infections and the agony of my concussions all over again. The similarities between Long Covid, late-stage neurological Lyme, and post-concussion syndrome are uncanny. Add breathing difficulties on top of neurological symptoms, and everything seems […]
Nondisabled Privilege
Reading Time: 3 minutesI knew I was privileged when I got accepted into college and received a full 4-year scholarship. It takes plenty of privilege to succeed in high school, and it takes even more, to graduate from college. I’ve lived a privileged life, no doubt about it. But you see, some of that privilege came tumbling down […]
Why Ticked Off Codess? | A Chronic Illness Advocacy Blog by Carol
Reading Time: 6 minutesHello, I’m Carol, and I’m a ‘Ticked Off Codess.’ This chronic illness advocacy blog was born from years of frustration, resilience, and a refusal to stay silent. In this post, I’ll delve into what it means to be a ‘Codess’ and why I’ve got every reason to be ticked off. The Short Version: I’m Carol […]