Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) describes a sense of exhaustion and post-exertion malaise, even when you have gotten enough rest and sleep. The disease is characterized by six months of incapacitating fatigue experienced as profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina, and problems with concentration and short-term memory. The cause is unknown, but it is a...
OK, if you clicked on this it means I'm not a total loon. (A loon again, naturally - remember the Gilbert O'Sullivan song around 1972? Don't mind me.)
Anyway, wrapping some gifts this morning and listening to Dr. Caroline Myss (PhD not MD) on her CD about self-esteem. You may know her as a spiritual healer who is mentioned by people like Christiane Northrup and Andrew Weil. Pretty mainstream I guess, but I am finally getting her because now i have this illness and i am having to reinvent myself. That means reinventing my self-esteem too. (I'm preaching to the choir aren't I?)
It was like coming home to listen to her - made me feel lke my illness has a larger, more positive meaning than just blood tests and lots of pills. It may have no effect on my symptoms (who knows) but it just might help me accept myself as I am.
I'd recommend it.
Anyone else familiar with her work?
Anyway, wrapping some gifts this morning and listening to Dr. Caroline Myss (PhD not MD) on her CD about self-esteem. You may know her as a spiritual healer who is mentioned by people like Christiane Northrup and Andrew Weil. Pretty mainstream I guess, but I am finally getting her because now i have this illness and i am having to reinvent myself. That means reinventing my self-esteem too. (I'm preaching to the choir aren't I?)
It was like coming home to listen to her - made me feel lke my illness has a larger, more positive meaning than just blood tests and lots of pills. It may have no effect on my symptoms (who knows) but it just might help me accept myself as I am.
I'd recommend it.
Anyone else familiar with her work?
-
theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
-
I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Yes, Rose, this is a spiritual journey. Our self esteem needs to become a priority. Whatever we can do to help others will help us. That's why this site is such a blessing. We have an outlet and an opportunity to HELP! It's so important that we no longer feel useless. We are not useless. God has put us here for a reason. Let's find the reason. It's a journey.
Part of my reason for suffering with this illness, I believe, is to direct me to the Lord who is the Divine Healer and stop leaning on my own wisdom. I have found great healing in being able to talk to you folks and listen and comfort and learn.
It's a journey, we're all on it together. Let's keep it that way. We need each other!
God bless.
Spiritual.....we are spiritual thats what helps to keep me going because my physical body won,t last but my spirit will...that is who I am I to would not be able to get through this in a positive way if I did not have MY FAITH...that is my foundation God is my foundation.....learning to love ourselves for who we are now...it is a process like anything and a day at a time..this is my experience anyway...I love and care for myself now. but at the same time like Darla said even in our limits reaching out and supporting others helps. Thanks for sharing...and being not afraid to be open luv n hugz Julie