Two Steps Forward, One Step Back In Chronic Illness Recovery?
Now I remember when I was getting better, at times it felt like two steps forward, one step back…
Ask Col: Blogcast Episode 7
Q: “Could you talk more about dips and pacing? If we’re feeling relief mid-way through a meditation, should we stop?”
Ask Col: Blogcast Episode 5
Ask Col Episode 5: “How do I tell the difference between healthy pacing and not doing things because of brain loopiness?
What Exercise Is Recommended For ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia?
I recommend very paced, gentle walking in nature. And when you notice the symptoms getting worse or suddenly a lack of energy, then stop and meditate and rest. Pacing is so important. And study after study has shown the more vigorous exercise is the worse that people get. You can’t exercise your way out of …
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Pacing For Health In Chronic Illness
I notice that many of my clients think they are pacing themselves, but in fact, they are burning energy really quickly. There are two types of things that we want to pace – we want to pace physically in terms of our actions, but also mentally and emotionally. It is just as important to pace …
How To Pace When You Have ME/CFS And Fibro
Pacing means moderating our levels of activity, to fit in with our levels of energy. For instance, look at this beautiful stream. If the phone is only charged up to say 40 or 50%, we can only use it for a short period of time. And if it is charged up to 80 or 90%, …
Pacing and Decorating (Preparing For The Decorator)
In a short while I am having 2 rooms redecorated and carpeted (not before time, they were last done 25 years ago!) This will be the last 2 in the house, as I’ve had the others done during the time since my recovery. One room is my ‘office’/come lolling about room, and the other is …
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Balancing The Scales
Whether to do or not to do, that is the question. There were some things I had little choice about doing or leaving while I was ill. Visiting the bathroom for example, making my food, eating my food etc. So I did them in spite of the likelihood of a dippy time following or even …
Pacing: Discover What Is Important and What Is Not
Pacing: Discover What Is Important and What Is Not I remember a time where I was exploring pacing, by only doing one activity at a time, and doing it slowly. This was an interesting experience, as I noticed that my nervous system started to calm down as I was moving from my so often ‘achiever’ …
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