Comments on: The Turtle Of Overexertion – A Chronic Illness Metaphor https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/ Theatre, books and life with chronic illness Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:08:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Charlotte Squire https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-9013 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:17:32 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-9013 The turtle of over exertion really made me smile. Its exactly how I feel. Thank you for that mental image and for all the positive words you give about being enough. We all need to remember that and say it as our mantras.

]]> By: Tania Ellard https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-2938 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:48:08 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-2938 As a mother of a 20 year old daughter recently diagnosed with P.O.T.S, C.F.S and Fibromyalgia, your words so eloquently explain the struggle my daughter is facing everyday in trying to get through her final year at University, not wanting to give up, but at times, finds it all so over-whelming.

Hopefully, with family support, our loved ones that are struggling can achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life. Hang in there, lean on your families whenever you can to preserve that valuable energy.

The nursery rhyme “The Tortoise and the Hare” springs to mind – just because you have to take things more slowly and use your time more wisely, need not mean you can’t achieve your dreams.

]]> By: Pippa https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-287 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:49:31 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-287 In reply to Taylor.

Thank you so much for reading, Taylor!

]]> By: Taylor https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-285 Sat, 18 Jan 2020 11:51:47 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-285 This is absolutely amazing, it completely explainS how the struggles of life especially extErnal pressUres and expectations which aren’t immediately visible have an effect on the chronic fatigue life.
Thank you

]]> By: Pippa https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-281 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:21:52 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-281 In reply to Andy Wake.

Thanks so much for reading and for the good vibes, Andy!

]]> By: Andy Wake https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-278 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:21:25 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-278 BRILLIANTly written, Pippa.

You HAVe my empathy. I’ve been chronically Fatigued for over 20 years.

Welcome to ASTRiiD.

Keep mellow.

Andy

]]> By: Pippa https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-275 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:39:17 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-275 In reply to Nigel.

Thank you for reading Nigel, and wishing you only the best for 2020!

]]> By: Nigel https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-274 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:55:07 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-274 Having been newly diagnosed with AS I struggle constantly to balance my wants, needs and taking time out to rest. I’ve always been on the go so this is hard. Tha k you for sharing your story as I will remember the turtle of Overexertion!!!

]]> By: Pippa https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-273 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:23:13 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-273 In reply to Katie Clark.

Ahh, all too relatable! Thank you for reading Katie, and wishing you only the very best for the New Year!

]]> By: Pippa https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2020/01/02/the-turtle-of-overexertion-a-chronic-illness-metaphor/#comment-272 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:22:42 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=1870#comment-272 In reply to Nicole.

Thank you for reading, Nicole!

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