We all need to rest. If you have limited energy, are recovering from a health condition, are a perfectionist or ‘driven’ personality, rest is crucial, because it allows the body to recharge. When the body is relaxed, it activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PN), which in turn allows the body to do a number of important tasks, …
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 …
Jill was suffering from CFS and anxiety. She had hit rock bottom. A few months ago, she decided to do the Building Resilience Training. In this video, she talks about her thoughts about the course and her achievements.
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 …
Beliefs are powerful! You probably have many experiences of the power of beliefs in your life. Perhaps you were determined to achieve something, that seemed daunting. It felt like you had to move mountains. And you did it! Or maybe, you were convinced that something wouldn’t work out the way you wanted it to, and you were right. …
Someone asked me this thought-provoking question on an ME Forum recently: What is ONE piece of advice you would give to others who are trying to achieve recovery? My advice would be (short answer): Don’t underestimate the power of calm. Without doubt, understanding stress, how I could generate it without even realising it and how …
Coach, Trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores the issue of listening to your body and dealing with cravings when you are experiencing ME/CFS. How good are you at listening to your body? When should we listen to our body, and when should we not? In Part 1 we explored dealing with symptoms of …
Coach, Trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores the issue of listening to your body and intuition and will look explore dealing with symptoms of fatigue when you are experiencing ME/CFS. How good are you at listening to your body? When should we listen to our body, and when should we not? …
Coach, Trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores the benefits of keeping a journal, and alternatives for those who are unable to do so. Part 1 Why Keep A Journal? When I had ME/CFS I kept a journal. There are many benefits of doing so. I appreciate that when energy is limited, and …
ME/CFS Doing This One Thing May Give You Insight Into Factors Influencing Your Health Read More »
In Part 1 Coach, Trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explored some general strategies for dealing with Health Professionals who are not treating ME Sufferers in a professional manner. In Part 2, he looks at specific strategies should you wish to respond to them. You can read Part 1 here Responding To Unhelpful …
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