CFS Recovery

Bedridden to ATV Trips in Bali With The Family Symptom Free

BACKGROUND

Name: Nicole

Age: 41

Illness Length: 6.5 Years

Prior Life: Very active and fit with a type A personality, regularly engaging in gym and boot camp sessions.

SYNDROME HISTORY

  • Onset: Possibly triggered by a combination of factors including Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) in her early twenties, flu, and a severe illness during a trip to India.
  • Severity: Varied from moderate to patches of severe, affecting her ability to perform daily tasks, and requiring extensive periods of rest and recovery.
  • Symptoms: Predominantly fatigue, impacting her ability to maintain an active lifestyle and keep up with her rigorous routine.

 

TREATMENTS

  • Solutions Tried: Extensive medical consultations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Graded Exercise Therapy (GET), meditation, and numerous medications, costing her around $40,000 to $50,000.
  • Why They Joined: After nearly a year of exploratory treatment, Nicole was still seeking an effective solution. Her desperation for change and discovery of brain retraining methods led her to the Recovery Jumpstart program.

 

MEASURE WINS

  • Regaining Daily Functionality: Transitioned from being unable to handle daily routines to working full-time and actively participating in family life.
  • Physical Activity and Social Engagement: Returned to activities like theme park visits, drinking, clubbing, and undertaking her first overseas trip in 3 years without any symptomatic issues.
  • No Longer Medication Dependent: Previously had severe POTS requiring medication, now living symptom-free and medication-free.

 

KEY TO RECOVERY

  • Engagement in Recovery Jumpstart: Found hope and a clear recovery path within the program, focusing on brain retraining and mindset shifts.
  • Community and Group Support: Gained strength and motivation from being part of a group of individuals experiencing similar challenges.
  • Belief and Commitment: Fully committed to the recovery process, believing in the possibility of recovery, and putting trust in the coaches guidance.

 

CURRENT STATE

Nicole has made remarkable progress, describing herself as very close to fully recovered. She is engaging fully in life, managing work, family responsibilities, and leisure activities with newfound energy and vitality. Her journey from feeling incapacitated by chronic fatigue to reclaiming an active and fulfilling life stands as a testament to her resilience and the effectiveness of the Recovery Jumpstart program.

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