Ten tips for surviving Chronic Fatigue or ME 29 May 2020
We call all feel tired after a long day at work. For some people a good nights sleep doesn't refresh them and they end up feeling tired all the time. They may then receive a diagnosis from their GP of Chronic Fatigue or ME. So if you know anyone who has received this diagnosis here are some tips:- Accept - make peace with your current limitations; it may require you to adjust your lifestyle and to get others to help care for you.
- Look externally - get support from others and see a doctor or a therapist.
- Fix your diet - we all know the importance of a healthy diet, but it is paramount when you are tired and take you may require supplements.
- Look within - meditate and look within to find the lessons from your current situation and illness.
- Examine the past - look for unresolved issues, traumas or behavioural patterns that aren't serving you well.
- Grieve - spend time grieving over any past hurts and broken dreams and then let them go.
- Get back into the world - when you have the energy, get out and meet people or do some volunteer work.
- Make changes - introduce new behaviours, think positively and keep a gratitude diary.
- Look into the future - set goals for where you want to be in 10 years time, find your passion and take small steps to get there.
- Keep learning - read about what may help your condition and make small changes to your daily routine.