How Do You Live With Chronic Fatigue Or M.E?
• Pace yourself. It can be easy to do too much at a time, especially if you’re used to being able to do more. Take regular rests until you feel fully ready to go on. If you’re feeling the fatigue warning signs, stop. Don’t wait for them to get worse. • Visit your doctor regularly. He or she will be able to treat you more confidently if your medical records are up to date. You’ll also build trust and understanding. It’s also important to find the right doctor, one who understands the physical nature and severity of the illness. • Eat the right foods. • Avoid foods that give short bursts of energy, such as sugar and caffeine. It’s easy to instinctively go for foods that are easy and give a short term buzz – tea and biscuits, sweet chocolate, and so on. Unfortunately the times that you’re feeling the most tired are the times you should avoid these, as the burst of energy will be followed by an energy crash that will make you feel a lot worse in the long run. • Enjoy foods that are slow-en
