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Here’s the final installment of the self-help survey results. This part focuses mainly on sources of help. (You can see all the other parts of the survey on this page – scroll down for earlier parts) Once again, a huge thanks to those who took the time to share so much information. I’ve found … Read more
Here’s part 4 of the survey results, looking at relaxation and dealing with the emotional impact of the illness. Have you tried relaxation techniques/ meditation/ yoga/ tai chi? How useful were they? How often do you practice? How understanding of your condition is your teacher? Back when I was ill I started painting and … Read more
Here’s part 3 of the self-help survey results. This part explores exercise and diet. You can all the parts published so far on this page, scroll down for older posts. One of the respondents’ complete answers can be found on her own blog page Sky Blue River. Do you think exercise is helpful for this … Read more
Here’s the second instalment of the self-help survey results (part one can be found here). In this part I was looking at the sorts of things that we can do to stop the illness getting worse. What sort of things makes your illness worse? What sort of things do you find you have to avoid? Any form … Read more
It’s taken me a while to publish the results of my survey, partly because I’ve been waiting for more responses. Although the survey generated more interest than any of the other blog posts, I’m afraid I only had 3 responses. I have added my answers to this survey so that it now represents 4 people. … Read more
Life can start to seem meaningless when your ability to achieve your goals is cruelly snatched away from you by chronic illness. We all need a sense of achievement and when viewed in terms of our pre-illness life, the limitations of our health can make that all seem impossible. One way to work towards a … Read more
Unfortunately this illness is very vulnerable to environmental influences. There are a great many things that are a part of everyday life that can worsen our symptoms. The more we can take control of these factors, the more energy we will have for ourselves. Many of us become so sensitive we have to deal with … Read more
I once met a spiritual healer who claimed that ME/CFS was an illness of people who aren’t able to be themselves. He claimed it was caused by people forcing themselves to fit a mould set by society or by others expectations, that wasn’t in keeping with who they really are. Any suggestion that my illness … Read more
Although I sometimes resent the lack of spontaneity in my life, I have to respect the role that habit and routine plays in helping me manage my illness. Habits and routines minimise the use of energy. Actions flow automatically or become an automatic response to an external trigger. It might take a bit of energy … Read more
This time of year can often make us feel even more pressured by the expectations involved in living a ‘normal’ life. It’s a time that should be all about loving and giving, but our exhaustion can leave us feeling that we have nothing left to give. However, I believe that a little bit of … Read more
