I've had CFIDS over 10 years. I am the caretaker of my 80 year old mom and a sister who is agoraphobic. It's very difficult and I don't know how much longer I will be able to keep with this pace. I love my cats (I currently have 4 and one stray who is making great progress into becoming one of the family .. instead of running away he now lets me pet him :) I have given up on the thought of marriage because I just don't have the energy. I also have social phobia. If I were cured of CFIDS I would love to become a professional photographer and help with animals (mainly cats and dogs).