The Doctor says I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Fuck.

It’s a phone consultation, because, you know, COVID means no face to face, and he says “Here, I’m texting you a link so you can do some research.”

As it happens, I already know a lot about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: My sister was diagnosed with the condition fifteen years ago and has lived with it ever since.

I know it’s something that doesn’t just ‘go away.’