| I’ve been living
well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia for over 2 years
now and I’ll admit that it hasn’t always been easy for me. As a wife,
mother, and full time professional writer, it has been a constant
struggle for me to maintain good health. However, I truly believe
that if I can accomplish it, so can you. Here are a few tips that
I’ve learned over the years that may help you live well with Chronic
Fatigue and Fibromyalgia too.
Trust your body. You know your body better than anyone else. You
must trust yourself to know when you should attempt to do something
and when you should not. If your body is showing signs that you
are experiencing a “flare” then listen up. Do not over do it. After
all, you can control those symptoms and take control of your life.
Your illness does not have to control you.
Embrace your condition. Yes, your records indicate that you have
the appearance of a chronic illness and there will be days when
you will not feel your best. In fact, from time to time, you may
suffer muscle tenderness, unrelenting fatigue, sleep issues and
depression. The key is to not let these down times dictate how you
live your life. Instead know and trust that better days are coming
and that you can and will find relief.
Learn all you can about it. Take some time and learn all you can
about your condition. Read books and talk to medical professionals.
Visit informative sites and stay up to date with current treatment
options. After all, the more you know, the better equipped you are
at choosing a treatment plan that may work for you.
Share your feelings. Do not keep your feelings bottled up inside.
Instead share them with others who support you. Find support groups
in your area and seek online support groups. Keep a journal. The
key is to share your feelings and obtain the support you need to
battle this condition.
Evaluate treatment options. Although there is no known cure, there
are many medical and alternative treatment methods that can help
you overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia symptoms.
You simply have to be willing to try them out. Not every one of
them will work for everyone. If you are open and receptive at trying
new things, you will be amazed at what you’ll discover and how much
better you will feel when you develop an individualized recovery
plan that works for you.
Be open and receptive to healing. Last but most importantly, know
in your heart and soul that you can and will get better. Be patient
and remember that healing takes time. Many people have overcome
their symptoms and you can too. The key is to trust that you are
getting better every single day and that change is coming.
In conclusion, you can live well with Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia
if you trust your body, embrace your condition, learn all you can
about it, share your feelings, and be open and receptive to healing.
Kristi Patrice Carter is an experienced marketing consultant and
copywriter that has been battling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia
for over 2 years. She created http://www.chronicfatiguerelapse.com
to assist others who are experiencing this debilitating condition
or hoping to avoid a relapse of symptoms after a symptom-free time.
Learn more about Chronic
Fatigue Relapse
Article Source: EzineArticles.com:
Living Well With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Fibromyalgia
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