Basic Stuff
- Name: Daily survivor
- Country: United States
- State: Indiana
- City: Indianapolis
- Gender: Female
- Education: Four Year Degree
- Primary Illness: ME/CFS
- Diagnosis:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
- Postural Orthostatic Tachcycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Year Illness Began: 2015
Functioning Interrupted
Former Level of Functionality: 100
(No symptoms at rest; no symptoms with exercise; normal overall activity level; able to work full-time without difficulty.)
Current Level of Functionality: 30
(Moderate to severe symptoms at rest. Severe symptoms with any exercise; overall activity level reduced to 50% of expected. Usually confined to house. Unable to perform any strenuous tasks. Able to perform desk work 2-3 hours a day, but requires rest periods.)
Work Interrupted
- Former Occupation: Finance and Banking
- Years of Work Lost: 7
- Current Work Status: On disability
Income Interrupted
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Minimum Current Annual Income Loss:
$120,274
- Total Projected Economic Losses For Years Not Worked:
$820,053
Other Interruptions
Certified Disabled: Yes
Finances:
- This illness has severely impacted my ability to financially prepare for retirement
Work:
- I left my job or retired early
Housing:
- I lost my house or had to move to a smaller dwelling
Relationships:
- I decided not to have children (or have more children)
- I have been unable to or found it very difficult to date
Most Impactful Loss
Me. Myself. My hobbies. My loves in life. My ability to give.
