I know this sounds like a really stupid question but what makes a person housebound?
If i didnt have kids to get up for i honestly think I wouldnt get up til about midday......
Like many of these things, it's a bit arbitrary. Other than in a few specific circumstances, it doesn't matter too much.
Please Qwase, no question is stupid on this forum. Please do not feel shy. We all know it takes courage to post our worries and concerns.
I have not had this problem. I am a morning person and at one period my day was virtuallly over a half hour after getting up. That was by about 6:45 am.
My observation is that by rising late you reduced the number of daylight hours you experience. Could this aggrevate the depressing and enervating aspects of CFS/ME?
I exprapelate from seeing two family members with SAD syndrom each winter.
Oh dear exprapolate.! What a rediculous new word. Extrapolate.
For me housebound would be the inability to motivate yourself enough due to pain or the body suffering in some form to be able ot a) get out of bed and b) get out of the door. Foe me it is seeing wife off to work and feeding the animals, also my previous life history of making myself train to compete... without that set of life supports i too wouldnt get out bed i suspect. some mornings though it is a very tough mental challenge to get myself going. very tough!!!!!!!!
Lol, I was thinking what does exprapelate mean? Thought you were being really clever. 
thanks for your answers guys, the SAD sunlight thing is a v good point, makes complete sense. i guess i should learn to love school run ;-) its crazy to think i need a lie down for ten mins after having got reakfast ready for two children!
thanks again.
Your turn to be really clever. Say it with a full mouth. 
Hi. I honestly agree with you does not matter how you feel, you have to deal with children. Some would read this and say its just laziness. Wish they could understand. Whe you are bad you are housebound. Physically and mentally unable to leave the home.
Yes Donna. There must be tousands upon thousands who agree with you. I do not believe in psycosomatic illness. It is just a long name that I cannot spell to cover illnesses that are not understood. How many more thousands are being made to feel guilty in addition to being ill because their ailment is not understood.
Hi didnt mean to sound so miserable in last post. My children make my life richer even when am at worst ☺️☺️☺️
Frauds say they are ill and then enjoy their good health. Sometimes they are caught out. That is the difference. The ill are as they say they are 24/7.
When my son still lived with me I used to try really hard to cook his meals and be his mum but I couldn't do it every night, and it made me feel horribly guilty when he was eating ready meals and pizzas etc.
I pushed myself too hard, and though I hate to say it, and I grieved when he left, things are a bit easier now and my health has improved somewhat, so I understand you. And yours are younger.
In hindsight I should have asked him for more help! He did help when I asked, even though he always grumbled about it.
Hi it is always a relief to hear others have similar experiences. I often feel guilty for not being a normal mum. But would not change having children. My family help cook up food in bulk to freeze for later. So home cooked meals just re heat them.
Think I might pass on that; I have trouble saying it with an empty mouth!
Yes Donna, children are often remarkably good at coping when a parent is ill.
Aw bless you sweetheart! I'll have you know I rarely say sweetheart to anyone!
I relate because of my son and the way he's sometimes been the parent and I've been the child.
They are my world! My light on otherwise dark days 😀😀😀😀
Me too! I stay alive for him, he's the best thing in my world and I can't leave him to I have to battle this illness.
One time when I was at the worst of this illness all I wanted to do was die. I tried to commit suicide because I couldn't bear it any more, I took pills. I suddenly realised I couldn't leave him so I got to his room and said phone an ambulance, quick!
He phoned them, and sat by me with the most empathic kind face and ways. I said 'Why should I stay alive, I'm no use to you?' And he said 'Because you like to do things!'
I'm so ashamed that I did that but the illness had taken me that far down. My son saved me!
Do not feel ashamed about yourexperiences as they can be a huge impact on how your life proceeds. May seem obvious to some. Illnesses can overwhelm you like a relentless darkness and a small gesture or word can provide a glimmer of light and hope. Your son gave you your hope back. Now you can share your experiences and be someone elses light and hope. i hope this comes across as i intended ☺️☺️☺️