Some years ago, when I had ME/CFS, I went to bed the night before Easter Sunday. I had an interesting and powerful dream. It was one of those dreams that was so vivid, that it stayed with me. In my dream, I was climbing the steep slope of a snow covered mountain. As I climbed, I …
In this post, former ME/CFS sufferer and Coach Simon Pimenta explores the topic of how ME/CFS sufferers can approach exercise without triggering symptoms. There are many benefits of exercise. There is strong evidence that being physically active is good for your health and has a protective effect. It has the following beneficial effects: It improves immune …
In this post, former ME/CFS sufferer and Coach Simon Pimenta briefly outlines what he believes may be 6 Strategies that may be important to consider as a starting point for anyone who has ME/CFS. Some of these topics I have addressed already, some I will explore in more detail soon. ME/CFS & The Fundamentals i. Diet …
Do you feel that your mind has a mind of its own? Do you feel that you: • Can’t switch off/ relax? • Feel stressed a lot? • Can’t sleep because you’re mind is ‘wide awake’? • Think the worst? Come to a free talk on Thursday 12th January 7 – 8.30pm at Bellenden Therapies, …
In this short series of posts, trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores simple strategies for people with ME/CFS. I will look at: 1. Diet 2. Supplements 3. Rest 4. Exercise 5. Stress In the first article on diet I will focus on the Stone Age Diet.
Where Is Your Line In The Sand? Setting boundaries is essential for everyone, especially for many people: With ME/CFS Recovering from ME Experiencing a relapse/illness This may involve setting boundaries with others, but also with oneself. Although doing so may cause some discomfort in the short term, I believe that getting clear about boundaries will be …
When people asked why I got sick, the 2 main reasons I would give were: 1. I Got A Virus This is what I used to say to people when I first got ill. I remember the day I was at a friend’s house that precipitated me going off sick. It was November. I …
In Part 1 Hypnotherapist and Trainer Simon Pimenta discusses the limitations of the medical model of health and how it can influence our beliefs about our health and wellbeing. Time To Read: 4 minutes. Let me absolutely clear from the outset that I believe that ME/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) are real conditions. …
Hypnotherapist and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia explores why trying to explain the condition to others can be challenging, and strategies for dealing with people who just can’t seem to understand these conditions. I was ill with ME/chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia for 8 years. It took me a long time before I realised …
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In part 1 Coach and Trainer Simon Pimenta looked at how the way we respond to a relapse can actually make things worse. In Part 2 he shares strategies that can help how we handle the relapse, and may influence our recovery from the relapse. If you haven’t read Dealing With A Relapse Part 1, you can …
