This post is dedicated to the lovely and fabulous Sonia- I hope it helps in some way, my darling. Recently, I’ve been receiving lots of emails about why I decided to call my blog ‘Conquering Fear Spiritually – CFS’. You all know that the reason I started blogging was to support CFS sufferers in their […read more]
I sometimes wonder what possessed me to start a blog. I’m not someone who can spend hours at the computer screen, probably because my brain isn’t used to it. Having been a teacher for a number of years, my job involves minimal computer time, so my brain doesn’t really handle being online for long periods […read more]
It’s been an embarrassingly long time since I made a YouTube video for you all (you’ll find out why in the video!), but I felt compared to talk about our relations with family and friends when we’re ill this week. Coping with family and friends during Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a subject very close to […read more]
Over the years, I’ve read numerous books and reports on the ‘type’ of people who seems to become ill with CFS/ME and many people who do are of what’s called the Type ‘A’ Personality. Are You Part Of The Type A Personality CFS Trend? You are Type ‘A’ Personality if you are/were: ambitious self-critical driven […read more]
I know the process well. You read about something that might help you and your health, and before long you’re off on a whirlwind internet trail. Sometimes this can bring miraculous benefits to you (I’ve found some amazing books this way), and sometimes it can leave you feeling even more confused then when you set […read more]
I spent much of my early days during my illness feeling numb. Nothing else, just numb. After I’d gotten a little bit better, all I felt was shame. Shame, anxiety, inexplicable guilt and shame. People talk about anxiety and guilt and fully admit to being in these states, but no-one seems to talk about shame. Why is this? We’re ashamed of […read more]
I’m going to let you in on a little secret today, one that I really wish I’d known about when I was sick. Well, it’s not really a secret, but if you read on, it sure as anything feels like one. You don’t have to think about it all the time. You don’t have to think […read more]
I’ve been asked a lot about the difference between CFS and ME recently, so I thought I’d write a short post about it. When I was diagnosed, I was diagnosed with M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and I was incredibly sick. Over the years however, the term CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) has come to replace the term M.E- […read more]
As many of you know, I’m currently in the process of launching my new book, ‘Finding M.E.’. If I’m completely honest, it’s all a little surreal, and I feel as though everything’s moving in slow motion. I’m definitely being called to just trust that everything will work out for the best and not to push […read more]
One of the main things I speak to my coaching clients about is noticing when their lives reach a bump in the road. I don’t mean the huge, life-changing experiences that can either make us or rip us to shreds- I’m talking about the roads and paths we take every day. You’re ticking along […read more]
I’ve been there myself and felt that pang of anger in my stomach, that moment when I’m catching up with friends and they complain that they’re having to take on a lot more work because their colleague is suspected of having Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). I used to react, but I don’t anymore- it’s impossible […read more]
“Pace yourself, you’re going to tire yourself out.” “One day at a time.” (The worst!) “Everything will happen in its own time.” I’m sure a few people might have said these things to you (amongst others) while you are recovering. They are all said with love and are meant to help you, but can […read more]
Since starting my blog, I’ve had my fair share of emails and comments from people who really just don’t believe that it’s possible to recover from CFS (click here for more on those pesky labels, if you’re interested!). I’m in the very, very final stages of my book (yipee!), but I have to admit that […read more]
