Hi Luna,
I haven't tried that particular regimen. I do my exercise just a few minutes at a time. I don't walk well, so I do stretch yoga, wall push ups, or just bend over and touch toes. I find when I'm not overdoing things, I can do a bit more. Hth

Thanks Luna. I hadn't seen your post about the Morrison Program, but thanks. I just posted a topic on the Discussion list that might be similar. It's Bruce Campbell's Recovery from CFS -- google it. Perhaps it's in the same vein? I think the main thing is to exercise very cautiously and slowly, slowly build up. Like in millimeters! I think you might want to read Campbell's chapters online - it might be helpful to you..... The decision about your work is a big one, but working is also very hard for PWC's. It is hard to imagine creating another life for oneself when not working, but it can be done. We can chat more about this, but checkout Cambell's writing.... I had to give up work, 2 careers, so I know how it is..... Just be careful with the exercise and go slowly. It is key to getting stronger, but be careful... You also might want to look back at the discussion list at topics about exercise. This has come up as a topic in the recent past few months. Might be helpful to you. Good luck and take care!

I've had substantial improvement since I've been exercising regularly. I do some calisthenics in the mornings, and work on some gardening and property maintenance too.

I've learned that we tolerate strength training much better than cardio. I'm still very limited in how much walking I can do in any given day, but I'm definitely stronger now than when I first started training regularly with free weights. That allows me to do things I couldn't do before, and I tire less easily.

I just listened to the intro video and can't figure out if this program costs money or not?

I think this is too structured for me. I am willing to risk a crash to do something fun or just something that has to be done.

When I first started exercising with an instructor I just did what was asked and if I crashed, I crashed. And before long I didn't crash anymore. I have been doing weight training, yoga, at least 30 minute walks a day and now am integrating even more cardio with a treadmill. I built up but not as slowly as this program says.

I just got back from a week long trip to Mexico from northern California by myself. I did a lot of stuff while there, went out to dinner every night, went out with friends during the day. Then on the flight back had to run through customs and to the other side of a large terminal to catch my connecting flight last night. And then had an hour and a half yoga session today. Oddly I did not have one spot of CFS tiredness or relapse and feel great now.

Sometimes I feel OK doing a lot and at other times a small thing will tip the scales toward relapse. I guess the CFS ebbs and flows.

Hi Luna
Can I ask how long you've had CFS? The reason I ask is that I know for me earning an income is of central importance so I wouldn't walk away from it unless you're not so fond of the job. I've been living with CFS for almost 30years and haven't found a lot of logic about the amount of rest or exercise I get. But I do know that independence financially is crucial to my self esteem as is the opportunity to risk my health in order to do something I love. For me it's horse riding, which often lands me back in bed for days, yet it's worth it. Fortunately I work over the phone so if I can't get up some days I do my shift in PJs. I hope that's helpful.
Cheers Annelise

I have the opportunity to take 6 months leave and therefore will keep my Job open, I think that at least after that period of time I will be able to see if I a progressing,

I have been unwell for over 8 years now and have slowly declined in this time, at the moment I am working part time but this does not cover my financial outgoings anyway so am facing a battle whatever happens

Thanks for taking the time

Luna

I haven't noticed much of a pattern with activity, rest, crashes. I usually have one to two days a week where I can do almost nothing. Those are the days I'll try to walk for a little bit - like ten minutes. Then I'm in bed for several hours. I only get up to eat, get more water and pee. Then other days I'm brimming with energy and have an almost normal day. Sometimes I just force myself to get out and exercise and I feel better afterward - usually. But sometimes the exercise makes me worse. At least now I've found some limits. For example, I can swim easy for 20 - 25 minutes. That may seem like a lot, but when I was training for triathlons (oh, those were the days!) I swam for an hour or more. I stay close to home because if I'm out and about too much I WILL crash. Only a couple of errands at a time.

If you can take the time from work and cam manage it financially, it might be good to take that time to figure things out and take care of yourself. I too enjoy the social aspects of my part-time job. Its important not to isolate and get depressed. If you take leave from work, make sure you stay in contact with people!