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I kind of am in the same situation and know what you mean by feeling "like an old woman". I was recently diagnosed with lupus which causes chronic fatigue and joint pain and frequent illness, and I am also almost starting the university (hopefully). We don't have the same symptoms, but since I live alone, I also sit at home a lot and do nothing. I can't even work. However, one thing that keeps me busy while I wait for appointments/lab results/tests/my fate (ha just kidding) is having lots of hobbies that I can do around the house (cooking, crafts, beauty blogging) as those are things I really enjoy but don't require tons of energy, as I can only do so much in one day. I know it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but just remember that once you are fully diagnosed, you can get treatment, and treatment means things going back to normal, or at least getting a definition of what normality is going to be, if it is a chronic disease like mine. Make sure you get out of the house, go walk around outside, keep seeing your friends, but let the closer ones know what's going on so that they understand. Like everyone always says, if they are a true friend, they will understand and care about you. It's unfortunate that this kind of things happens to us when we are this age, but we just gotta make the best out of it and wait it out, keep seeing docs and do endless amounts of tests/labs. Also, do as much online research as you can. You know your body better than any doctor does, and many times people self-diagnose better than doctors as well. Look up your symptoms in forums, etc, and look for people that describe the same thing you do. And remember, it's ok to be a little down sometimes. That's what sickness and stress does to you. Sometimes there are good days and sometimes there are bad ones, but as long as you keep pushing forward to get healthy, you will be fine. Good luck to ya!
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