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...
Clearly it eats us alive. What are YOUR best stress relievers?
Here are mine:
1. Prayer
2. Cuddling with my dog, Olive
3. Talking with my sons
Here are mine:
1. Prayer
2. Cuddling with my dog, Olive
3. Talking with my sons
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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??
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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...
Here are mine:
1. Deep breathing
2. Eating salmon and taking Omega supplements.
3. Meditation
Meditation.
Eating Fish.
Yoga.
Helping Others.
2. watching television
3. drinking an electrolyte solution in broth
4. Being with someone who I can be myself with
5. a hot bath
2.Being real with a friend...like telling them whats really going on with me
3. Chill out time- like watch a movie or go to a coffee shop and talk with friends
1: prayer
2: Meditation and relaxation techniques. (took a course on this, it works)
3. Lying on my husbands lap watching a favorite TV show.
4. Chatting with my online DS friends and spilling my guts, very theraputic.
5. Not a recommendation for everyone, but if I didn't mention chocolate, I wouldn't be true to myself. Sorry.
6. Say or do something for someone else to lift them up and make them smile! Every day.
Sounds about right, Darla
2. Having my boyfriend "talk me down"- I tend to make problems much worse in my head than they really are. My boyfriend is very good at bringing me "back to reality" so to speak
3. A quick nap. Set everything aside for 20 or 30 minutes and I usually feel much better when I wake up.
This topic is actually more serious than fun as I think stress is the major contributor of ALL of our illnesses, whatever they might be. Here's how I deal with mine:
1. Boundaries -- know when to say "no" and not feel guilty about it;
2. Boundaries from toxic people -- negative people will only bring you down. Avoid them at all cost;
3. Genuine quiet time with God -- prayer, reading His Word and seeking him. Learning to forgive as he forgives, to love the unloveable (as I am sometimes!)
4. Getting outdoors -- going for long walks in the woods or in the sand along the beach. Water in particular relaxes me, be it the ocean, a river, pond or creek. I could just sit by a stream for hours on end.
5. Meeting a girlfriend for coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner -- anytime of day!
6. An occasional glass of wine. I like White Zinfandel or Riesling while listening to some of my favorite CDs when I'm cooking -- Alison Krauss & Union Station, Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, as well as praise and worship music.
7. Finally ... sex! (With my husband, of course.)
Please note these were NOT in any particular order! Sorry it took so long.