My jaw dropped as I read this last week. I could have written it just about word for word. Similarly, after a steady decline from the beginning of the year, I hit rock bottom physically and emotionally in September. I was brought to a place of hard reckoning that led me to understand that in order for there to be hope of recovery (after 3.5 years of long Covid with a breast cancer detour) I had to find acceptance that I need to live differently right now.
I also committed to a six month (two season) retreat, prioritizing radical rest and supportive activities over all else - with a focus on nervous system regulation and mitochondrial health.
Also, the Visible Plus program has been hugely influential in my new understanding of just how much I was overexerting myself, just trying to fumble through the basics of life. It has been so helpful to use the data to support this new approach.
I’m about two months in and am feeling more stable. And definitely understand more deeply than ever that this is the right thing to do. I’m proud of myself for adhering to it. I read an online wellness person say “Do the basics savagely well. You will get better.” So, I’m embracing my savage era. I had been lacking a catchy name to call it, and will borrow Pause for the Cause if that’s all right. :)
Wishing you courage and conviction with this approach. Happy to stay in touch if it would be helpful.
Thank you for explaining your thinking and your process. The more we share this sort of pacing, the more others will hear about it and consider doing it, themselves. It's anecdotal evidence like this that will eventually make its way into medical best practices. And, of course, I wish you the best in your 6-month journey.
My jaw dropped as I read this last week. I could have written it just about word for word. Similarly, after a steady decline from the beginning of the year, I hit rock bottom physically and emotionally in September. I was brought to a place of hard reckoning that led me to understand that in order for there to be hope of recovery (after 3.5 years of long Covid with a breast cancer detour) I had to find acceptance that I need to live differently right now.
I also committed to a six month (two season) retreat, prioritizing radical rest and supportive activities over all else - with a focus on nervous system regulation and mitochondrial health.
Also, the Visible Plus program has been hugely influential in my new understanding of just how much I was overexerting myself, just trying to fumble through the basics of life. It has been so helpful to use the data to support this new approach.
I’m about two months in and am feeling more stable. And definitely understand more deeply than ever that this is the right thing to do. I’m proud of myself for adhering to it. I read an online wellness person say “Do the basics savagely well. You will get better.” So, I’m embracing my savage era. I had been lacking a catchy name to call it, and will borrow Pause for the Cause if that’s all right. :)
Wishing you courage and conviction with this approach. Happy to stay in touch if it would be helpful.
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Thank you for explaining your thinking and your process. The more we share this sort of pacing, the more others will hear about it and consider doing it, themselves. It's anecdotal evidence like this that will eventually make its way into medical best practices. And, of course, I wish you the best in your 6-month journey.
Very wise. I hope it helps and i look forward to hearing how it was for you. What better time to enter deep rest than in December?
I hope this works for you and it can help someone else as well. I have PEM.
Very, very smart decision. Wishing you success and that your body gets the environment it needs to return to homeostasis.