If I'd Known This, I Wouldn't Have Been Sick for 2 Decades (Helen Kneebone) #mecfs
@RaelanAgle
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Summary
Helen Kneebone recovered from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia after struggling for roughly 20 years. She employed the Mind Body Reconnect approach, which helped her transform her inner critic into a supportive figure. After her recovery, she left her job as a nurse to help others using the same techniques. Helen emphasizes the importance of finding joy and reducing fear to aid recovery.
Quotes
- I had symptoms for about 20 years and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia after about 10 years, so chronic fatigue, muscle pain, pain all over.
- I've made friends with Warren and I now see him as my anxious friend and he gets very loud sometimes, but I've realized that he gets loud in a way to try and protect me.
- Pacing can sometimes create a world in which we save our energy for the things we should do...when actually meeting a friend is hopefully likely to increase your energy.
- It's about being honest with yourself about how we feel because our body will be telling us.