Energy – The friend who ghosts you

A normal day with ME/CFS – in WhatsApp messages

Members of the WhatsApp group

Energy
And me
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Me:
Hey, Energy? Do you have time for me today?

Energy:
Yep. Quickly. What's up?

Me:
A shower would be nice

Energy:
I can brush my teeth. Shower and wash your hair? Crazy girl. That's not going to happen. Sorry.

Me:
Okay. Then just a quick bite to eat?

Energy:
Only if you don't stand up. And hey, no cutting bread!

Me:
Sitting is fine. And just cornflakes

Energy:
And no extra actions while eating

Me:
All right. Just chewing

2 Minuten later

Energy:
Battery's about to die!

Me:
WTF, did I do something wrong again?!

Energy:
NO scrolling on your phone!

2 hours later

Me:
I'm back. You too?

Energy:
Nope

In the evening

Me:
Energy! Please... at least for a little while? I'd like to watch another episode of a show

Energy:
Lol. Look at the ceiling. That's your soap opera.

Me:
Energy?

Energy:
…

Me:
A*hole!

Energy has left the group

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Conclusion
ME/CFS often feels like chatting with a friend who constantly ghosts you – just when you need them most.
But hey, at least they haven't blocked me completely yet!