Tips and Tricks

As we all learn to live with ME/CFS we adopt different ways of coping with limited energy levels, pain, difficulty concentrating etc.

Always keep a few ready microwave meals in the freezer.

Don't aim to have 2 active days in a row until you are a long way down the recover path. Be active on 1 day and then rest - see how you feel - maybe just for 1 day, maybe for longer.

Remember that when it comes to your body YOU are the expert.

Don't feel guilty when you have to say No.

Learn how to Manage your illness.

Barbara mentions some of the ways she has learnt to cope in her page

 

Have you got any tips and tricks that other's may find useful?

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