I just wanted to write this down. I haven't posted here before but I'm frightened. My son has ME and has had a relapse. I'm caught between wanting to help him and coping with my own fears and sadness. Both are equally strong feelings. He has a partner who has been unbelievable throughout the time he's had this awful illness but I guess its taking its toll on her too. He's at the end of his tether at the moment. I spoke with him yesterday and reminded him he has had relapses before and they're not frequent. I keep on the phone as long as possible hoping it will comfort him. I'm going to visit him tomorrow. It also knocks me out and I have been taking beta blockers to deal with the physical symptoms of the anxiety I feel about his illness. Unfortunately his father won't/can't talk about it and has been an ongoing problem in our lives. Thanks for listening.