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The sort of things that we can do to tackle sleep disturbance require a regular on-going commitment to make a difference. It can be worth it though. I take the view that any kind of medication can add an extra load to our struggling immune system. It might be needed in the short term to … Read more
Sleep disturbance is a very common symptom of ME and can take various different forms. It can mean struggling to get off to sleep, waking up regularly in the night, having vivid disturbing dreams or waking up feeling un-refreshed. Unfortunately it is a symptom that helps to perpetuate the illness. It is during deep sleep … Read more
I like to consider my efforts at self-help as falling into 3 broad categories, each of which needs daily attention. · Avoiding making things worse · Giving my immune system the best chance possible through a healthy lifestyle · Cultivating happiness and fulfilment and dealing with the emotional impact of the illness The first is all about recognising … Read more
I believe that the single most crucial step to being able to manage this condition and hopefully make a complete recovery is acceptance. Once we accept that life is going to be different for a while we can focus on how to make the most of that difference. With acceptance we can learn how to … Read more
If you’ve just come to this blog for the first time, then you’ll probably want to read part one first. Hopefully you’ll still be interested in the second part of my story, If not try me again next week when I start with the nitty-gritty of self-help. I’m planning on starting with the theme of … Read more
Ok, so the name is a bit presumptuous and I have to admit that it is slightly tongue in cheek. After all, I’ve done nothing yet to earn the respect of any followers. But that is what blogging is about isn’t it? Inspiring interest and earning the respect of followers? And when I take something … Read more
