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One of the reasons this illness seems so difficult to investigate and treat is the fact that it affects many different but interrelated systems in our body. Each individual is likely to have different extents of disturbances in the different systems. In some cases attempts to tackle one of the systems can impact negatively on … Read more
The way I manage my energy nowadays has become pretty unconscious. If you count both episodes of this illness I’ve had over 8 years of practise. But it all comes down to a few guiding principles. 1. Awareness of energy level Because of the way my energy level can change on a daily basis, … Read more
I have faith in the human body’s potential for self-healing. The body will always strive for balance and health and has the wisdom to produce it under most conditions. ME/CFS usually results from a combination of difficult conditions which upset the body’s balance in many complicated and compounding ways. For me the aim of self-help … Read more
I went with my family to see the Olympic torch this week. It was passing my brother’s house which is the perfect distance away for my daily walk. I have to admit that I didn’t have much excitement for seeing the torch. I really went just to get my walk in. I found I had to … Read more
As I’ve been dipping my toes into the ME/CFS online community I’ve noticed how there seems to be a bit of a division between ‘cure campaigners’ and ‘self-helpers’. I guess the most balanced writers have as foot in each camp, but with limited energy it’s understandable that some of us choose one camp to focus … 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
