SAD lamp

I don't know whether you have ever experience that you CFS symptoms are worse during the winter months, for me there is a massive difference and something I have found to help with this is a SAD lamp or Seasonal Adjustment Disorder. Using this lamp every day for 15mins has made a massive difference, I noticed an improvement after just a week of using it and now if I miss a day of using it I notice that I am not as awake as a day when I do use it.
They are not that cheap but I definitely think that this is one of the main things that has helped me to recover. The branded version is Lumie (http://www.lumie.com/collections/light-therapy-sad) but you can also get generic ones from places like amazon. I have a generic one made by a brand called Rio, I got this from amazon and it was £49.99 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rio-Energy-Light-Therapy-Lamp/dp/B001PIJF48), there are lots to choose from: SAD lamp.


I would definitely recommend this if you do find that your CFS gets worse seasonally.

I would love it if you left comments below telling me about your experiences.Or if you want to ask me anything personally, email me at ateenwithcfs@gmail.com

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Get up easier!

Getting up can be really hard, a Lumie Body Clock could really help you; it uses similar technology to an SAD lamp (have a look at my post on SAD lamps), it is basically a lamp that simulates the sunrise so it very gradually wakes you up, even if you are not going to school, it is important to manage your sleeping pattern so you dont over sleep (it is important that you have deep sleep rather than lots of light sleep; have a look at my post on this too). It's just a suggestion, let me know if it works for you.

 

I would love it if you left comments below telling me about your experiences. Or if you want to ask me anything personally, email me at ateenwithcfs@gmail.com

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Bringing in exercise +life update

Hi, I haven't posted in a while, sorry! But towards the end of the school year I had lots of exams which really tired me out; no only the fact that lots of revision was involved, but also because I am a worrier, I know that it is bad for me and it only makes me more tired, but I find it really hard to not worry. Also I keep reminding myself how much better I am in comparison to one year ago and two years ago, it makes you feel better to know that you are improving; maybe you have had a relapse but from that you can learn that whatever caused you relapse you will know what not to do again, look at the positives!
Now I have had a couple of weeks off from school and had a rest I am feeling much better; as it is the summer holidays, and I don't worry about school as much I find I have a lot more energy as well as the fact it had been quite good weather for where I live. Gradually I have been trying to introduce no-strenuous exercise such as walking, even if it is only a 2 minute walk to begin with, I have been able to build it up to about half an hour, even if it is not very far and I have walked very slow, I always remind myself it is better than nothing!
I would love it if you left comments below telling me about your experiences. Or if you want to ask me anything personally, email me at ateenwithcfs@gmail.com I love chatting to people via email, so even if you just want to chat, email me :)

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