This page is the index to “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and   the wisdom to know where to hide the bodies of anyone whoever said, ‘You’re perfectly healthy; it’s all in your head.’” Chronic Illness Serenity Prayer awareness t-shirt and gift idea designs in the Chronic-Illness.org T-Shirts and Gift Shop.

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This page is the index to Environmental Illness (EI) Awareness and Environmental Illness (EI) Support  t shirt and gift idea designs in the Chronic-Illness.org T-Shirts and Gift Shop. Some are serious; others are humorous. For most designs, you can choose from a t-shirt, coffee mug. set of postcards, set of greeting cards or note cards, apron, coaster, framed tile, sweatshirt, and other gift gear.

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Many with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia must also cope with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), allergies, or other sensitivities. That makes traditional dry cleaning out of the question: Those affected simply cannot tolerate the chemicals used to clean the clothes.

Dry cleaning sheets meant to be used in the clothes dryer aren’t a solution either because of the adverse odors and perfume aromas that linger on the clothes.

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by Pamela Rice Hahn

Many of the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia also overlap with those associated with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Exposures that trigger MCS, which is also sometimes referred to as chemical hypersensitivity, sick building syndrome, or environmental illness, can result in symptoms of fatigue, difficulty concentrating, depressed mood, memory loss, weakness, dizziness, headaches, heat intolerance, and arthralgias (joint pains). Depending on the individual and the severity of the person’s MCS, symptoms can be triggered by perfumes, public restroom and other room deodorizers, exhaust fumes, insecticides, and scents from laundry and cleaning products, general cleaning supplies, and nail polish or nail polish remover, to name a few.

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Coping with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS) and Fibromyalgia makes it difficult to maintain a social life and network of friends. Not only are we sick and tired, we are often left or forced by our symptoms to remain at home alone. Studies done by  Carnegie Mellon University and the American Heart Association  concluded that social isolation and loneliness can impair the immune system. Conversely, a social support system may actually strengthen the immune system.

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Being a loner reduces immunity and heart health

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