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