Category: Recovery Principles

The Four Stages of Recovery from CFS & Long COVID Meta Description: Learn about the four stages of recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and long COVID. Discover how to move from extreme...

How to Approach Physical Activity in CFS & Long COVID Recovery Finding Balance in Activity and Rest Recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or long COVID requires a careful balance between...

 The Power of a Tribe: Why Community is Crucial for Recovery Introduction When you’re struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or long COVID, it’s easy to feel isolated. You might try...

 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome vs. Fibromyalgia: Are They the Same? Introduction Many people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or fibromyalgia (FMS) struggle to understand the difference between the...

 Why You Shouldn’t Compare Your CFS Recovery Journey to Others Introduction When you’re dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or a hypersensitive nervous system, it’s easy to fall into the trap...

 Finding Purpose During and After CFS Recovery Introduction When you’re navigating chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), your purpose often becomes crystal clear: recover. But what happens when you’re well...

 Relationships and CFS: How to Navigate Family, Friends, and Loved Ones During Recovery Introduction Dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) doesn’t just impact your body—it touches every part of...

1. Being Stuck in the Past One of the biggest obstacles is being stuck in the past. This isn’t meant negatively, but many of us replay traumatic moments, which can lead to a form of PTSD. I...

Understanding Acute and Chronic Pain Your brain is the main center of your nervous system. Acute pain is when your body sends signals to your brain about immediate harm. However, chronic pain occurs...

Rethinking “100% recovery” Firstly, let’s question what 100% recovery really means. Is it about getting back to where you were before you got sick? Or is it about reaching your full...