Hi Carolyn, so glad about your great news, both the blood test results and that sence of achievenment. I reached the point where I started to make notes in my phone if I achieved the slightest thing such as taking the dogs to the park or doing a load of washing. Exhaustion can be so debilitating and it is great to celebrate those things. I know from personal experience with depression that exercise, as hard as it can be to get going, is one of the best things. Gets the endorphins happening and you just feel so much better in yourself. Glad you have the opportunity of a local support group. I live in a suburb of Melbourne but it can still be pretty isolating. I think too, don't every belittle your experience with BC; it is terrifying for all of us no matter that our scenarios may be different.
Lynne :0)