Comments for Chronic Fatigue Survivor's Blog http://cfs-survivors.org A blog about my experience recovering from Chronic Fatigue Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:27:11 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Adrenal Fatigue and Nervous Exhaustion by Grahamhttp://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2011/09/23/adrenal-fatigue-nervous-exhaustion/comment-page-1/#comment-1447 Graham Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:27:11 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/?p=499#comment-1447 Hi Lisa. I feel for you; I find relaxation difficult too and I think finding that place of calm is key. Being ill is stressful, and stress makes us ill. You might find this article I wrote on another site about <a href="http://confidentman.net/emotions/stress">How to Handle Stress</a> helpful. That's about all I can do since I'm taking the rest of the weekend to relax myself... Cheers, Graham Hi Lisa. I feel for you; I find relaxation difficult too and I think finding that place of calm is key. Being ill is stressful, and stress makes us ill. You might find this article I wrote on another site about How to Handle Stress helpful. That’s about all I can do since I’m taking the rest of the weekend to relax myself… Cheers, Graham

]]> Comment on Adrenal Fatigue and Nervous Exhaustion by Lisahttp://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2011/09/23/adrenal-fatigue-nervous-exhaustion/comment-page-1/#comment-1446 Lisa Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:15:24 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/?p=499#comment-1446 I've bee n sick for 8 years. Every time I get up a little I go down hard REALLY HARD as in bed ridden. I've done allot of nutritional therapy & used western meds. It helps get me up a little (very little) then I crash again. Missing link. relaxation. I can't calm myself inside!! HELP I’ve bee n sick for 8 years. Every time I get up a little I go down hard REALLY HARD as in bed ridden. I’ve done allot of nutritional therapy & used western meds. It helps get me up a little (very little) then I crash again. Missing link. relaxation. I can’t calm myself inside!! HELP

]]> Comment on Adrenal Fatigue and Nervous Exhaustion by Hayden Rhodeshttp://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2011/09/23/adrenal-fatigue-nervous-exhaustion/comment-page-1/#comment-1444 Hayden Rhodes Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:26:10 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/?p=499#comment-1444 Hi Graham, I have found the anxiety is nearly always from past trauma and the meditation helps greatly with this and with improving energy. I also find that closely monitoring adrenal function helps dramatically with energy and function. I do believe that lifestyle factors play a huge role in controlling CFS and have set about to help more people with this energy draining condition. Hi Graham, I have found the anxiety is nearly always from past trauma and the meditation helps greatly with this and with improving energy. I also find that closely monitoring adrenal function helps dramatically with energy and function. I do believe that lifestyle factors play a huge role in controlling CFS and have set about to help more people with this energy draining condition.

]]> Comment on Meditation Retreat by Danielhttp://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2010/03/23/meditation-retreat-redux/comment-page-1/#comment-1442 Daniel Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:41:25 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/blog/?p=218#comment-1442 Graham, Im just reading through all your old blog posts since I have just stumbled upon it in the last week, your experiences at the meditation retreat were very insightful and at times very humorous too, sorry but I couldn't help but laugh at the way you wrote about your time there.. Daniel Graham,
Im just reading through all your old blog posts since I have just stumbled upon it in the last week, your experiences at the meditation retreat were very insightful and at times very humorous too, sorry but I couldn’t help but laugh at the way you wrote about your time there..
Daniel

]]> Comment on Just getting over another cold by Danielhttp://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2011/07/24/cold/comment-page-1/#comment-1441 Daniel Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:41:28 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/?p=493#comment-1441 Yeah I believe adrenal fatigue is definitely a big part of cfs, Im currently doing meditation and acupuncture, Im also doing Gupta as well although I have not done alot of the STOP process lately. I think he is pretty spot on with his hypothesis in that the stress response is a large part of the fatigue we experience, which then drains the adrenal glands leading too adrenal fatigue. I went to the Sydney workshop and found it to be very helpful, Im trying to review the DVD's again and re-introduce the accelerator technique, Im also thinking of doing "The Art of Living" course after reading your experiences with it ..Daniel Yeah I believe adrenal fatigue is definitely a big part of cfs, Im currently doing meditation and acupuncture, Im also doing Gupta as well although I have not done alot of the STOP process lately. I think he is pretty spot on with his hypothesis in that the stress response is a large part of the fatigue we experience, which then drains the adrenal glands leading too adrenal fatigue. I went to the Sydney workshop and found it to be very helpful, Im trying to review the DVD’s again and re-introduce the accelerator technique, Im also thinking of doing “The Art of Living” course after reading your experiences with it ..

Daniel

]]> Comment on Just getting over another cold by Grahamhttp://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2011/07/24/cold/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Graham Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:16:30 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/?p=493#comment-1440 Hey Daniel. I took the PPMP for a little while; can't say I noticed any changes. I stopped taking it when I read <a href="http://www.drlam.com/articles/adrenal_fatigue.asp?page=5">Dr Lam's article on Adrenal Fatigue</a> which recommends avoiding fruits like Bananas due to their potassium content. I'm going with the <a href="http://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2011/09/23/adrenal-fatigue-nervous-exhaustion/">adrenal fatigue</a> theory for now. Cheers, Graham Hey Daniel. I took the PPMP for a little while; can’t say I noticed any changes. I stopped taking it when I read Dr Lam’s article on Adrenal Fatigue which recommends avoiding fruits like Bananas due to their potassium content. I’m going with the adrenal fatigue theory for now. Cheers, Graham

]]> Comment on Just getting over another cold by Danielhttp://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2011/07/24/cold/comment-page-1/#comment-1439 Daniel Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:03:02 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/?p=493#comment-1439 How did you go with the Blackmores PPMP???, I have recently started with a Homeopathic tissue salt formula, have to see how I go with it.. How did you go with the Blackmores PPMP???, I have recently started with a Homeopathic tissue salt formula, have to see how I go with it..

]]> Comment on About by Grahamhttp://cfs-survivors.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1438 Graham Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:02:37 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/blog/?page_id=2#comment-1438 Thanks Karla for the kind words of encouragement, I really appreciate it. I think learning to slow down and be kind to myself is the biggest thing for me right now, and that seems to be working. Cheers, Graham Thanks Karla for the kind words of encouragement, I really appreciate it. I think learning to slow down and be kind to myself is the biggest thing for me right now, and that seems to be working. Cheers, Graham

]]> Comment on About by Karlahttp://cfs-survivors.org/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1437 Karla Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:56:12 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/blog/?page_id=2#comment-1437 Hi Graham,sounds to me like you're on the right track. I'm now recovered from CFS and I attribute my recovery to taking the wholistic approach and the support of a fabulous doctor whose specialty is integrating medicine with alternative practices. Even now when I feel a bit depleted I take a step back and look at my lifestyle, my attitudes, etc. and can usually turn things around in a matter of days. It can take some time to recover and it's trying and, not to make light of the illness, but I'm happier and healthier than I was before CFS.Take the best of care!Karla Hi Graham,

sounds to me like you’re on the right track. I’m now recovered from CFS and I attribute my recovery to taking the wholistic approach and the support of a fabulous doctor whose specialty is integrating medicine with alternative practices. Even now when I feel a bit depleted I take a step back and look at my lifestyle, my attitudes, etc. and can usually turn things around in a matter of days. It can take some time to recover and it’s trying and, not to make light of the illness, but I’m happier and healthier than I was before CFS.

Take the best of care!

Karla

]]> Comment on Adrenal Fatigue and Nervous Exhaustion by Grahamhttp://cfs-survivors.org/blog/2011/09/23/adrenal-fatigue-nervous-exhaustion/comment-page-1/#comment-1436 Graham Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:29:28 +0000 http://cfs-survivors.org/?p=499#comment-1436 Yes, the meditation/breathwork/yoga/relaxation has made me feel less anxious and edgy. It just takes practice. All those people who said the effect was cumulative and you need to practice every day were right. It took me a long time to take it seriously. Getting over the initial resistance is the tricky thing, because initially when you sit still you'll feel the anxiety that you normally avoid by busyness. After a few weeks/months the relaxation exercises become quite enjoyable. Inner peace is wonderful when you can connect with it. Thanks for the feedback Rob. Yes, the meditation/breathwork/yoga/relaxation has made me feel less anxious and edgy. It just takes practice. All those people who said the effect was cumulative and you need to practice every day were right. It took me a long time to take it seriously. Getting over the initial resistance is the tricky thing, because initially when you sit still you’ll feel the anxiety that you normally avoid by busyness. After a few weeks/months the relaxation exercises become quite enjoyable. Inner peace is wonderful when you can connect with it. Thanks for the feedback Rob.
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