Postby headshrinker » Mon Sep 05, 2016 4:12 pm
Hi there
I have a bit of experience in this area having had people close to me go through this as well as having many clients with ME in my therapy practice. I have seen some people come out the other side which is a lovely thing. From what I have seen, the key is figuring out the delicate balance between pushing yourself and protecting yourself. With 2 young kids this must be especially hard for you though as you will have less choice about when you rest. The other thing that I have noticed is that people cope better and seem more likely to recover if they are able to manage the emotional side of things. This is no mean feat and many people with ME end up with depression and anxiety.
To give yourself the best chance of getting through this and seeing some light at the end of the tunnel you need to really look after yourself and this means:
- asking for help and accepting it when offered (easier for some than for others)
- being honest about your limitations and accepting them (really hard!)
- paying real attention to your emotional well-being through therapy or anything that you feel might help
- making sure that your family gets support so that they are in good shape too
It is a complicated, messy illness but through trial and error you can piece together a load of different things that can help and hopefully make things more manageable. Best of luck and take care!