Have had ME for 20+ years and now consider myself to be ‘high functioning’ ie not bed bound and live my life by pacing, careful planning and brutal decision making.
#1 I often wonder if I am the only BAME person with ME!
# 2 forehead shot – this is me giving in and heading for bed at 3.30 in the afternoon. This huge bear keeps me upright on the sofa until I slump into submission
#3 ‘Boom’ me trying out fancy party boots as tomorrow I’m going out to celebrate at a socially distanced, outdoor, birthday gathering for 6
#4 ‘Bust’ dared to have a normal life and go out for a social gathering. 3 days later and still trying to get out of bed.
Title: Is it just me?
Image Copyright: Dareth Guthrie, 2020
Image Description: A person with medium hair holding their head with one hand, wearing a blue and white striped top, with grey and white background.
Title: Bear hug before an early night
Image Copyright: Dareth Guthrie, 2020
Image Description: A person wearing dark glasses snuggled into a cuddly toy with their eyes closed.
Title: ‘Boom’ did someone say party?! Count me in!
Image Copyright: Dareth Guthrie, 2020
Image Description: Two legs crossed in pink stripey socks and shiny, silver pointed boots, against a blue background, with a chair in the distance.
Title: ’Bust’ 3 days later – pay back time and back to my real life
Image Copyright: Dareth Guthrie, 2020
Image Description: Two legs crossed in multi-coloured socks and red and blue pyjamas on a bed with white and green sheets.
Capturing Chronic Illness 