R🍁
@rgarde.bsky.social
CANADIAN. Former freelance web content writer, author of books for Christian midlife women, creator of art, gardener. Not a Christian Nationalist!! #ME/CFS
Don't do mornings. https://www.facebook.com/ArtRosalieGarde instagram.com/rosaliegarde
Don't do mornings. https://www.facebook.com/ArtRosalieGarde instagram.com/rosaliegarde
I use #PEM bed rest for meditation, prayer & general thinking. Yes, I often add to already exhausted executive function energy depletion. I have noticed, however, memories pop up of past conversations about fatigue which makes me wonder how long I've had #ME/CFS & not known it. (PS never had covid)
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
#ME/CFS in diagnosis process
When my neck feels:
stiff
crunchy
stuck
achy
my nervous system sends a signal: “Move it so it loosens.”
In a person without a flare, that works fine.
In someone with CFS + myofascial tension + irritated tissue, it causes:
1. Micro-stretching of inflamed fibers
When my neck feels:
stiff
crunchy
stuck
achy
my nervous system sends a signal: “Move it so it loosens.”
In a person without a flare, that works fine.
In someone with CFS + myofascial tension + irritated tissue, it causes:
1. Micro-stretching of inflamed fibers
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
#ME/CFS in diagnosis process
When my neck feels:
stiff
crunchy
stuck
achy
my nervous system sends a signal: “Move it so it loosens.”
In a person without a flare, that works fine.
In someone with CFS + myofascial tension + irritated tissue, it causes:
1. Micro-stretching of inflamed fibers
When my neck feels:
stiff
crunchy
stuck
achy
my nervous system sends a signal: “Move it so it loosens.”
In a person without a flare, that works fine.
In someone with CFS + myofascial tension + irritated tissue, it causes:
1. Micro-stretching of inflamed fibers
#ME/CFS When the pain flare is active → even small movements hurt
When you do too much → the system reacts
During a flare:
Muscles are more irritable
Threshold is lower
Post-exertional symptoms spike faster
Recovery (from a flare) takes longer
Patience here is protective, not avoidance.
When you do too much → the system reacts
During a flare:
Muscles are more irritable
Threshold is lower
Post-exertional symptoms spike faster
Recovery (from a flare) takes longer
Patience here is protective, not avoidance.
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 AM
#ME/CFS When the pain flare is active → even small movements hurt
When you do too much → the system reacts
During a flare:
Muscles are more irritable
Threshold is lower
Post-exertional symptoms spike faster
Recovery (from a flare) takes longer
Patience here is protective, not avoidance.
When you do too much → the system reacts
During a flare:
Muscles are more irritable
Threshold is lower
Post-exertional symptoms spike faster
Recovery (from a flare) takes longer
Patience here is protective, not avoidance.
My desire to return to my gentle exercise classes is good—but doing them during a flare would absolutely worsen things (so says chatgpt to validate me.) Waiting is the correct, safe, smart choice. #ME/CFS diagnosis in process.
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 AM
My desire to return to my gentle exercise classes is good—but doing them during a flare would absolutely worsen things (so says chatgpt to validate me.) Waiting is the correct, safe, smart choice. #ME/CFS diagnosis in process.
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My mum shared this earlier. 'How long can I sit upright?' has been a daily question for me, especially since 2022 and 'How much pain is 'worth it'?' has been with me most of the time since I fell ill over 20 years ago.
November 24, 2025 at 12:26 AM
My mum shared this earlier. 'How long can I sit upright?' has been a daily question for me, especially since 2022 and 'How much pain is 'worth it'?' has been with me most of the time since I fell ill over 20 years ago.
A phrase I think about a lot lately, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should."
Especially for those with #chronicillness such as #ME/CFS, we could do this or that, but often will pay for it later with #PEM that sometimes includes body pain.
Especially for those with #chronicillness such as #ME/CFS, we could do this or that, but often will pay for it later with #PEM that sometimes includes body pain.
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 AM
A phrase I think about a lot lately, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should."
Especially for those with #chronicillness such as #ME/CFS, we could do this or that, but often will pay for it later with #PEM that sometimes includes body pain.
Especially for those with #chronicillness such as #ME/CFS, we could do this or that, but often will pay for it later with #PEM that sometimes includes body pain.
Working on my list of examples for next dr appt. that demonstrate my PEM. He wants to know when I have the most fatigue. I've already diagnosed myself and now waiting on him to catch up. The patterns exist. I believe I'm coming up on a year of discovering #ME/CFS is likely what I have.
November 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Working on my list of examples for next dr appt. that demonstrate my PEM. He wants to know when I have the most fatigue. I've already diagnosed myself and now waiting on him to catch up. The patterns exist. I believe I'm coming up on a year of discovering #ME/CFS is likely what I have.
Reactive blood sugar & #ME/CFS needs investigation. Had toast/peanut butter w banana. Started wiping kitchen counters. (I call my #CFS mild). But 1 hr or less, low blood sugar feelings started. Used glucose monitor & it was 3.9. Ate the necessary items to bring it back up & crashed in bed next 3 hrs
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Reactive blood sugar & #ME/CFS needs investigation. Had toast/peanut butter w banana. Started wiping kitchen counters. (I call my #CFS mild). But 1 hr or less, low blood sugar feelings started. Used glucose monitor & it was 3.9. Ate the necessary items to bring it back up & crashed in bed next 3 hrs
Did you know that "executive function" is a thing that can tire anyone & especially use up spoons if you have #ME/CFS? An example is computer work, or a lot of reading. Today, I inputted several medical bills to my Benefits plan, did online banking, & updated my to-do list. Then I was wiped.😴
November 19, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Did you know that "executive function" is a thing that can tire anyone & especially use up spoons if you have #ME/CFS? An example is computer work, or a lot of reading. Today, I inputted several medical bills to my Benefits plan, did online banking, & updated my to-do list. Then I was wiped.😴
I am adding reflective thoughts to many of my #artwork posts on Insta. I enjoy creating this meditative doodle work. I believe in sharing our gifts with the rest of the world. www.instagram.com/rosaliegarde/
November 18, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I am adding reflective thoughts to many of my #artwork posts on Insta. I enjoy creating this meditative doodle work. I believe in sharing our gifts with the rest of the world. www.instagram.com/rosaliegarde/
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CHARLOTTE
“Agents parked just outside a closed gate leading to the church parking lot & ran into the yard…
The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside at the time…”
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“Agents parked just outside a closed gate leading to the church parking lot & ran into the yard…
The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside at the time…”
More 👉 www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
CHARLOTTE
“Agents parked just outside a closed gate leading to the church parking lot & ran into the yard…
The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside at the time…”
More 👉 www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
“Agents parked just outside a closed gate leading to the church parking lot & ran into the yard…
The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside at the time…”
More 👉 www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Was craving donuts yesterday. Can order Tim's with Skip the Dishes! Ordered flatbread for dinner plus donuts & muffins. If you order the flatbread, toast it a bit to make it more crispy! It came in festive boxes and a reusable bag!
November 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Was craving donuts yesterday. Can order Tim's with Skip the Dishes! Ordered flatbread for dinner plus donuts & muffins. If you order the flatbread, toast it a bit to make it more crispy! It came in festive boxes and a reusable bag!
Thoughts on #Deconstruction #Reconstruction of faith through #artwork www.instagram.com/p/DREKyEBDTRf/
November 15, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Thoughts on #Deconstruction #Reconstruction of faith through #artwork www.instagram.com/p/DREKyEBDTRf/
My PEM is often, "I'm so tired, what did I do this time yesterday"? #ME/CFS PEM often hits 24-48 hrs after activity. So it's sneaky. For me, it also hits after a lot of "executive functioning" - paying bills, shopping online, reading articles...Basically "thinking" a lot.
November 14, 2025 at 6:33 AM
My PEM is often, "I'm so tired, what did I do this time yesterday"? #ME/CFS PEM often hits 24-48 hrs after activity. So it's sneaky. For me, it also hits after a lot of "executive functioning" - paying bills, shopping online, reading articles...Basically "thinking" a lot.
I notice many posts that come up in my Facebook memories over years, remark about feeling tired. This fatigue has been happening for years only peaking the last few. When I go through my journal, I see the same thing. Dr. still evaluating me about what I told him I think is #ME/CFS.
November 14, 2025 at 6:23 AM
I notice many posts that come up in my Facebook memories over years, remark about feeling tired. This fatigue has been happening for years only peaking the last few. When I go through my journal, I see the same thing. Dr. still evaluating me about what I told him I think is #ME/CFS.
It's happening, my 3-week pain flare Myofascial #ME/CFS is ending. Glad I finally made the sinus connection, but I'm sure it was multi-layered.
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 AM
It's happening, my 3-week pain flare Myofascial #ME/CFS is ending. Glad I finally made the sinus connection, but I'm sure it was multi-layered.
I learned something important from AI today. I've been in what I figured was a myofascial flare - part of #ME/CFS. After 3 weeks & reporting to AI on my symptoms & solutions, AI clarifies today: Swelling in the nasal passages (especially from fall leaf mold, dust, or indoor air dryness)...
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I learned something important from AI today. I've been in what I figured was a myofascial flare - part of #ME/CFS. After 3 weeks & reporting to AI on my symptoms & solutions, AI clarifies today: Swelling in the nasal passages (especially from fall leaf mold, dust, or indoor air dryness)...
Had the strange feeling to google my first boyfriend's name. Saw his obituary. He died 5 yrs ago! It is scary to find out people I knew when younger have died.
It was a strange relationship that I'm glad ended quickly. But this type of 1st boyfriend memory kind of stays with a person.
It was a strange relationship that I'm glad ended quickly. But this type of 1st boyfriend memory kind of stays with a person.
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Had the strange feeling to google my first boyfriend's name. Saw his obituary. He died 5 yrs ago! It is scary to find out people I knew when younger have died.
It was a strange relationship that I'm glad ended quickly. But this type of 1st boyfriend memory kind of stays with a person.
It was a strange relationship that I'm glad ended quickly. But this type of 1st boyfriend memory kind of stays with a person.
Every once in awhile I get tempted to do more than I should. Watching Hallmark Christmas movies, for example, make me want to deck my halls galore. But a few yrs ago, I realized how hard it is to put all that decor away in January. My new fatigue and pain flares say "you know better." 🎄☃️❄️
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Every once in awhile I get tempted to do more than I should. Watching Hallmark Christmas movies, for example, make me want to deck my halls galore. But a few yrs ago, I realized how hard it is to put all that decor away in January. My new fatigue and pain flares say "you know better." 🎄☃️❄️
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November 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Will Yamamoto’s fastball be celebrated as genius or condemned as gimmick? The pitch clock’s ticking.
November 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Will Yamamoto’s fastball be celebrated as genius or condemned as gimmick? The pitch clock’s ticking.
Feeling like a zombie from so many days of #MPD pain flare. Lord, please heal. #ME/CFS #MyofacialPainSyndrome
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Feeling like a zombie from so many days of #MPD pain flare. Lord, please heal. #ME/CFS #MyofacialPainSyndrome