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...
I have noticed for several years now that even getting very effective and helpful emotional psychological counseling or therapy makes my physical symptoms worse. It seems very ironic to me that although I have a physical illness (first) and also many emotional issues that need to be addressed (second) I often have to forego the counseling because I'm too afraid of worsening symptoms not to mention plunging into a long term relapse (which is absolute hell for me and very scary).
It's easy for a friend to say to me- address your psychological issues as it is urgent that you get that kind of resolution. The fear of getting worse physically is a panic attack for me --WHE ARE TALKING TOTAL AND EXTREME FEAR. This dilemma makes me feel really angry and sorry for myself. Somedays this struggle just makes me want to end it all.
Can anyone relate?
It's easy for a friend to say to me- address your psychological issues as it is urgent that you get that kind of resolution. The fear of getting worse physically is a panic attack for me --WHE ARE TALKING TOTAL AND EXTREME FEAR. This dilemma makes me feel really angry and sorry for myself. Somedays this struggle just makes me want to end it all.
Can anyone relate?
It would seem logical that even thinking about talking about stressful things would start our cortisol running and use up adrenaline...so maybe it's a matter of taking breaks or not doing as often unless it's a crisis situation.
Thinking of finding a new one to just see for tuneups but in general have found I am more peaceful when I don't dwell on the bad stuff.....