This makes a lot of sense to me. I have started to look at symptoms as my nervous system recalibrating. Now that I understand and accept that I cannot heal without symptoms my fear of them is subsiding. I just have to retrain my brain. This is so empowering. Thanks Miguel. This is the best advice out there.
Same here. Just like switch was flip and I lost my health, now it’s like a switch was flipped and I can feel myself healing. For the first time in three years I am calm about my symptoms. Actually since I started thinking differently a lot of tension has left my body and I have not had any major symptoms other than a few of the minor ones and my fatigue of course. It’s crazy and I’m so grateful.
Incredible break down. You are really helping taking the fear out of this whole process. Crazy how you had to go through this dark time and come out of it so you could help others. You are doing God's work! Thank you Miguel!!
Thank you for your kind words! 🌟 It's my mission to provide support and guidance to those on their recovery journey. I appreciate your appreciation! Keep moving forward with courage and hope. 😊🙏
Miguel, this is healing in a nutshell. My eyes were opened while watching this! I have spent years trying to fix each symptom, and not succeded fixing any of them! Over the last month I have been brain retraining, which was so needed. Consentrating on my nervous system instead of chasing my tail trying to fix my symptoms is so much easier!! thank you!!
That's the way it's done! Glad you were putting this into practice, that is the key. We have to treat it as one main problem versus 20 separate problems. Once we can wrap our heads around that that recovery become so much easier, keep up the great work!🔥
@@UA-camTV-oq2wh I am getting better. It is slow as I have 3 children at home, so there isn't one day the same .So I can't slowly upgrade movement. etc. I also am recovering from FND and approaching it the same way. It is working!
The nervous system is amazing. It’s very awesome of you to be sharing your personal healing practices with others. If everyone helped each other out this world would be so much better.
I couldn't agree more and it's been my passion to help people who's been confused with what they're feeling. The body is truly amazing and mysterious! 🙌
Thank you thank you. You're the only person I've found who has actually explained what's happening to me. After 16 years now, I finally have the tools to make a full recovery. It's a real challenge to stop my body producing the cortisol though, even in happy circumstances. It's a work in progress. Thank you ❤
For me it has been a combination of both. You gotta pace to build up energy, and sometimes push to see what you can do further or make a new step in recovery. Pushing the boundaries a little. We all go over it sometime but thats okay, then its a learning moment.
Oh man, I crashed in march. Thought I was dying. Had maybe 60 symptoms but found another mind/body coach on UA-cam and it all made sense. Everyday is getting better and better and I’m going back to work tomorrow!! Pain will be there but I’m no longer scared of it. I just observe it and eventually it dissipates some.
Really helpful video Miguel thanks! i have been much better for 9 months after 4 years of cfs, almost living ‘normally’ again, recently easing back into gentle exercise but yesterday woke up with mild symptoms and after so long without them could feel myself starting to panic so this has really helped me remember the importance of the right mindset x thank you x
really helpful video as always. i’ve started to see symptoms as an opportunity to redirect my nervous system away from illness and this change wouldn’t have happened without your content
This video is great. Very much appreciated. I believe I've had this for about 14 months. I seem to crash at random moments and automatically need sleep, and then for two to three days after I am exhausted. I tried to go back to the gym twice over the past 6 months, and I was utterly exhausted for a number of days after, gradually improving over the following weeks. It certainly impacted on my energy levels, as I seem to function at around 60% every day. Anyway, thank you again!
You could try swimming, if it's the movement you miss. I'm able to swim breast stroke once a week for a couple hours, after my daughters swim lesson, and its been great for me. The only exercise that isn't too much for me yet. I can sometimes do walking on the streets too.
Thank you for your videos. What I love about them is your emphasis on self help and the empowering of self through understanding and gentle acceptance. 🙏🏼❤️
Even if I wholeheartedly disagree with this (thankfully) out dated theory that symptoms of me/cfs are psycho- somatic (which has caused a tremendous amount of suffering) your video has still been helpful in other aspects and I’ll certainly will apply them. Thank you!
I appreciate your perspective! I'm glad you found some helpful aspects in the video despite the disagreement. Here's to embracing what works for you! 😊
@cfsrecovery yes. The cause of my fatigue was/is purely somatic and a somatic approach helped me 10 years ago and will help me this time again. I'm not tired because I worry about my symptoms. 10 years ago I was so angry at all the doctors who told me I couldn't sleep because I was depressed. Noooo..... I was depressed because I couldn't sleep. Ppffff...... Thanks to a good physical therapist I got better with HRV training. I will use this technique this time again.
I want people to know that you can recover even if your sleep is abysmal. I have a neurological movement disorder which means that my body is moving involuntarily all throughout the night so I sleep horribly and I am still recovering! I often cannot nap either but I do meditate during the day even when my body is moving and that helps a lot. So don't think you cannot recover if your sleep is crap!
Thanks Miguel for the important information! Since my major crash for a few month, I was scared to increase my activity. Since Im watching your videos, Im getting more knowlege and with more knowlege comes more confidence. Im not scared if Im getting symptoms like now I have headachs since a few days because I did a little to much. Before like you said I would have panick attacks and beeing fearful as f.......
@@tanyawieczorek6603 i guess staying calm, slowly increasing activity, mindfullness, a positiv mindset, beliving to get better, time, watching recovery stories on Raelen Agle UA-cam channel. Beeing in nature, not pushing to much through. Laughing, having fun even with little things. I that my Information will help a little bit. For how long are you in now? If you have any question, you can ask😊
Yes, this is a great method for the autonomic nervous system. But chronic fatigue syndrome also includes immune system malfunctions, confirmed by immunity tests. It's doubtful that this method will help everyone, but thanks for trying - getting the nervous system in order hasn't hurt anyone yet.
You make a valid pointt! CFS is a complex condition that involves various systems in the body, including the autonomic nervous system and the immune system. While addressing the autonomic nervous system can be helpful for many people with CFS, it may not be a complete solution for everyone, especially when immune system malfunctions are involved. It's essential to approach CFS with a holistic and individualized approach, taking into account the unique symptoms and needs of each person. Techniques like regulating the autonomic nervous system can still be valuable as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Ultimately, finding what works best for each individual is crucial, and I'm here to offer support and information to anyone seeking to improve their well-being. This is the kind of individualized coaching we do with our CFS Recovery Jumpstart!
So nice! been following you for a few months now and no one ever explained it to me as clearly and transparently as you did! Makes so much sense and I'm starting to put it into practice and starting to see results! Thank you!!
Thanks man! This was really interesting. In a way I was doing this already. I am trying to walk once every other day (around 100m) and that works fine! Though Sometimes I need a 2 day adjustment period but not a crash anymore luckily. But very interesting insight to know that you actually need the symptoms to happen to get better.
@@frogsandrobbers hi! I was on the right track for a moment considered myself like 60% of my normal self but unfortunately got too excited so I am building my capacity again. Key is to learn the signals that you need to slow down soon rather then later :)
Great video very clear explanation but I believe that in most cases of chronic fatigue, healing may take more than a couple of weeks so nobody should expect full recovery in 2-3 weeks or even months in many cases depending on those responses. Wishing all of you power and strength 👍
I needed this today. Dealing with long covid. The nervous system is so sensitive. These are great tools for me to practice to manage symptoms and respond instead of reacting, which makes it worse. I have always been a reactor. I want to learn to respond properly. This may be a long process with long covid, so being patient and kind to myself and not reacting with help keep me calm. It's not easy. I get frustrated but worth not exacerbating the symptoms. Thank you! ❤️🩹
You've got the right mindset! Being patient and kind to yourself is key in the process of managing your symptoms and healing. It might take time, but you're making progress, and that's something to be proud of. Keep up the good work! ❤️🩹😊
Thanks! Your 👍 great. I just miss a big part of my puzzle here. I have never been very afraid of my symptoms, but I'm in fight flight or freeze all the time because orlf other triggers and fears. I have an over active mind because of other fear issues than symptoms. I did 2 other programs before, but because they always focused on symptoms, I never recovered. That's something i wanted to add. Why people are in fight or flight or freeze all the time can be very diverse and not necessarily symptom related. 👍🙏
A lot of the symptoms you don't need to do anything, you just need to leave them be and they go away on their own! Have a look at these videos to get a better understanding of what's going on and how the body is trying to recalibrate itself. ua-cam.com/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/v-deo.html Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ua-cam.com/play/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa.html
Yes, quite a number of us in the program are in fight or flight due to childhood trauma or PTSD. I find that the tools help with all our triggers whatever they are.
Your kind words warm my "heart." 😇 Courage can be found in small steps each day. You can also check our programs and see if it's going to be a good fit: www.cfsrecovery.co/apply. Looking forward to connecting with you. You've got this! 🌟💪😊
After consuming some of your info here on UA-cam, i have just taken up juggling once again. I'm still a bit rusty at the juggling for now, however i noted that just by attempting to do it again, straight away it has helped
@@cfsrecovery really? Because I’ve been dealing with burnout for a few months and I have no pain, zero. Mostly fatigue and if I overdo it I can crash instantly from stress. I didn’t notice delayed PEM for me. Also my condition started with just being tired/overworked and stressed for a few months while I see many people with CFS who got it after a decease or something. I do think and hope I have AF and not CFS.
I think I have AF. I have just had another crash, and was listening with interest to this video. However, I have come to the conclusion that this approach is no good for me as I don't have fear or anxiety any longer. I do have problems with dehydration - I'm constantly thirsty. Drinking salty water helps, apparently this is a sign of AF, as the adrenaline glands produce a hormone responsible for regulating the amount of salt and hydration in the body.
@@tatianagolitsyn675 hey man, go look up gabor mate, releasecfs and emotional healing. Journalspeak from nicole sachs too. Adrenal fatigue is not a thing, unless you have hashimoto’s but this is also a TMS thing (dr Sarno TMS). You need to get to the root cause.
Everytime, I feel more symptoms, So a harder adjustment period I will cry . Crying relaxes me. Is that wrong.? So let it out that it feels hard and so.
I'm glad you found this helpful! Feel free to explore more content, and if you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to ask. 😊👍
Can you also do a slow walk, just notice a little bit of fatigue and have good improvements? I had trembling and cold/hot attacks after a too intense walk.
Yes I’d walk but just enough to where your shaking isn’t too too intense afterwards. The key is to have a mild flare up that you can stay calm during. Not intense ones.
I'm never in this "wired" state it's more like no full relaxation and I only have mild "crashes". I wouldn't even say crash just a few symptoms, but I'm definitely not able to work 8h a day. I also have gluten intolerance and I'm in an acute withdrawal from it.
I’m glad you’re not in that wired state, it’s brutal. In the near future you’ll be able to have gluten again (I had to avoid all bread / pasta for years). Glad I can enjoy pizza and burgers now lol, your time will come!
Miguel, your work helps so much people and you know you change lifes. Question: when the symptons arrive after an action should we always listen to the body and rest (healing zone) like supercompensation in the gym as you mention? Even when it takes days? And then choose to do something again (probably your symptons will be less the following times right)? Main question: when symptons arrive always still listen to the body?? Love from Holland
Thank you. You're exactly right, those are adjustment periods. Have a look at these videos to get a better understanding of what's going on and how the body is trying to recalibrate itself. ua-cam.com/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/v-deo.html Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ua-cam.com/play/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa.html
What about if you actually have been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue? I’m in stage 3 so flat cortisol throughout the day - I know it’s an iffy diagnosis but still don’t have enough cortisol - before it was way too much.
So I need to feel the PEM to get better, just don't overdo it? Won't I get better without it? What symptoms should I experience after activation? Last time, for example, I had a slight crash, but I didn't panic and afterwards I was much better than before, after just a few hours. However, all I could do during this time was lie down. Is this enough for a lot of people, or is this just the best? Of course, if I had pushed myself harder, it would have been a super crash.
Have a look at these videos to get a better understanding of what's going on and how the body is trying to recalibrate itself. ua-cam.com/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/v-deo.html Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ua-cam.com/play/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa.html
Miguel, During the time of doing more to get symptoms on purpose. Do you do that in one day? and see how I feel the next day? or is the pushig a little more onlyu for a specific time (like hours ) and see how I feel? Also It seems really hard to measure how much to do unless its like a timed/ measured exercise activity. How do you measure doing things shopping or errends? thanks so much.!
Thanks for the great information! So if you increase activity, then have a flare up, should you stop the activity completely until the symptoms stop? Or do you continue the activity if you're handling the symptoms pretty well?
Hi Miguel. This is such an encouraging video. Thank you. What video could you point me to that would give me a step by step formula for what's next? If I stop fearing the symptoms what is next? Decrease the stimulus? Do self talk while in the symptoms? Seems to me that this video would be the mindset part of the equation. What are the steps afterwards?
Hey Miguel Thankyou for inspiring so many of us … can you let me know how did you get rid of headaches it’s the major symptom I have and I noticed when there is no headache I have no pain in body at all . Can you put your thoughts on this
Hi Alexia, great question. I would do that treatment first before applying for this program! Once you do the treatment protocol, if you still have symptoms then I would suggest applying :) . We do help people were dealing with mould and MCS.
Been struggling for 10+ years and still have trouble getting better my gut is very terrible as a result and IBS/D a lot. Malabsorption issues as a result. I’ve had a better time lately with help of naturopath but symptoms seems to keep returning. Literally like a PTSD when a bad symptom happens and then I believe I have cancer again.
My issue is that sometimes childhood trauma memories bring about an immediate state of fight/flight and feeling of being in danger, which then blocks my path to recovery because I'm so wired. Now, I'm working on resolving these issues through therappy and TRE, but I wonder if many people that don't recover 'simply' need to fix their traumas? Because trauma's are essentially stored in the body and they keep us in an almost permanent fight/flight state. What are your thoughts?
Please check these links. I hope they help! ua-cam.com/video/xtes798oeVk/v-deo.htmlsi=uUzly6tw2YLsmxsJ ua-cam.com/video/LshcWupQhCE/v-deo.htmlsi=PIMiYjm3yGhYP0vR
Thanks a lot Miguel. It's helpful. So what do you say to yourself when you have symptoms : that's great, I'm happy you are here? And then you just rest? Thanks a lot
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This makes a lot of sense to me. I have started to look at symptoms as my nervous system recalibrating. Now that I understand and accept that I cannot heal without symptoms my fear of them is subsiding. I just have to retrain my brain. This is so empowering. Thanks Miguel. This is the best advice out there.
You got it! That’s how it’s done 👊🏼
Thank you Miguel. Excellent excellent advice ...
Same here. Just like switch was flip and I lost my health, now it’s like a switch was flipped and I can feel myself healing. For the first time in three years I am calm about my symptoms. Actually since I started thinking differently a lot of tension has left my body and I have not had any major symptoms other than a few of the minor ones and my fatigue of course. It’s crazy and I’m so grateful.
How's the success with that
How are you doing now?:))
Incredible break down. You are really helping taking the fear out of this whole process. Crazy how you had to go through this dark time and come out of it so you could help others. You are doing God's work! Thank you Miguel!!
Thank you for your kind words! 🌟 It's my mission to provide support and guidance to those on their recovery journey. I appreciate your appreciation! Keep moving forward with courage and hope. 😊🙏
Absolutely brilliant
This guy understands what he's actually talking about.
Thank you! I have a deep understanding of what I'm discussing, and it's great that my insights are helpful to you. 🙌😊
💯%!!
Of course he does. He overcame CFS doing this method he's sharing.
Miguel, this is healing in a nutshell. My eyes were opened while watching this! I have spent years trying to fix each symptom, and not succeded fixing any of them! Over the last month I have been brain retraining, which was so needed. Consentrating on my nervous system instead of chasing my tail trying to fix my symptoms is so much easier!! thank you!!
That's the way it's done! Glad you were putting this into practice, that is the key. We have to treat it as one main problem versus 20 separate problems. Once we can wrap our heads around that that recovery become so much easier, keep up the great work!🔥
It has been 8 months since your comment, how has your condition changed since you changed your approach?
@@UA-camTV-oq2wh I am getting better. It is slow as I have 3 children at home, so there isn't one day the same .So I can't slowly upgrade movement. etc. I also am recovering from FND and approaching it the same way. It is working!
@karen what kind of brain retraining have you been doing?
@@B3l0v3d05 Telling myself it is just the nervous system, meditating so my body knows I am safe.
The nervous system is amazing. It’s very awesome of you to be sharing your personal healing practices with others. If everyone helped each other out this world would be so much better.
I couldn't agree more and it's been my passion to help people who's been confused with what they're feeling. The body is truly amazing and mysterious! 🙌
Thank you thank you. You're the only person I've found who has actually explained what's happening to me. After 16 years now, I finally have the tools to make a full recovery. It's a real challenge to stop my body producing the cortisol though, even in happy circumstances. It's a work in progress. Thank you ❤
That's wonderful news, so happy for you! This video is so insightful to me.
You are so welcome and I'm truly happy for you! 🙌❤️
How are you doing now?:))
Symptoms are a necessary step in recovery. You're giving so many powerful oneliners to remember.
Always glad to help! 🙌😊
God bless you for helping us with this nightmare of an illness 🙏
I'm so happy to help others get better! You're most welcome
How are you doing now?
Ive been taught pacing rather than pushing
For me it has been a combination of both. You gotta pace to build up energy, and sometimes push to see what you can do further or make a new step in recovery. Pushing the boundaries a little. We all go over it sometime but thats okay, then its a learning moment.
Very true, I started listening to meditation music everyday for 20 minutes, sometimes longer if I have the time. I noticed higher energy levels.
It does make a difference even if it’s a small difference!
Oh man, I crashed in march. Thought I was dying. Had maybe 60 symptoms but found another mind/body coach on UA-cam and it all made sense. Everyday is getting better and better and I’m going back to work tomorrow!! Pain will be there but I’m no longer scared of it. I just observe it and eventually it dissipates some.
Amazing attitude! 🙌
how is it going for you?
What coach did you use?
Really helpful video Miguel thanks! i have been much better for 9 months after 4 years of cfs, almost living ‘normally’ again, recently easing back into gentle exercise but yesterday woke up with mild symptoms and after so long without them could feel myself starting to panic so this has really helped me remember the importance of the right mindset x thank you x
You're very welcome! 😊❤️
Thank you Miguel! You are so right. I had a Relapse. Bevor that I was by 80 %. Now I am on a good way.
Wonderful! I'm so glad to hear you still are determined to make it through. You got this!
The best CFS video I've seen,makes so much sense. I'm currently in an adjustment period so I'm going embrace it and enjoy the process.
Glad it helped! You will get there.
really helpful video as always. i’ve started to see symptoms as an opportunity to redirect my nervous system away from illness and this change wouldn’t have happened without your content
Amazing! That is exactly if you want to see the symptoms as, opportunities.
Yes! This is it, im on my way to recovery.
Yes you are! Don't listen to people that say it doesn't work IT DOES
👊👊👊
How are you doing now?:))
How are you doing now?
Not sure how I missed this video but just wanted to say one of your best, thanks for such a clear explanation Miguel 👍
Glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻
You are amazing, after one year , no Dr knows what’s wrong with me .
Thank you.
Glad this helped make sense of things!
How are you doing now?:))
This channel has made such a big difference to what I've been going through this last year and I do feel that I'm on the right path now thank you
I'm really glad to hear that this channel has been a positive influence on your journey. Keep moving forward, and you've got this! 💪😊👍
How are you doing now?:))
@@aglemonlover7709how are you now
This is my favorite video out of all the videos you've put out thus far. 👍
Wow, thanks! I feel like this is one I should have done a long time ago haha
REALLY appreciated that…it emphasized to me the importance of our reactions to symptoms and how they can affect our progress! Thank you!
You’re very welcome Linda!
This video is great. Very much appreciated. I believe I've had this for about 14 months. I seem to crash at random moments and automatically need sleep, and then for two to three days after I am exhausted. I tried to go back to the gym twice over the past 6 months, and I was utterly exhausted for a number of days after, gradually improving over the following weeks. It certainly impacted on my energy levels, as I seem to function at around 60% every day. Anyway, thank you again!
Glad you liked it. Cheering for you!
How are you doing now?:))
You could try swimming, if it's the movement you miss. I'm able to swim breast stroke once a week for a couple hours, after my daughters swim lesson, and its been great for me. The only exercise that isn't too much for me yet. I can sometimes do walking on the streets too.
Love it - thank you so much for this great explanation 🙏🙏🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Your videos make me feel so seen and heard. Thank you and bless ur soul
Wow, thank you. I'm so glad 🙂❤️
Thank you for your videos. What I love about them is your emphasis on self help and the empowering of self through understanding and gentle acceptance. 🙏🏼❤️
You are so welcome!
Thanks a lot. You are doing amazing work helping people understand cfs and recovery. You make it very simple and easy to understand.
Always glad to help! 🙌😊
Even if I wholeheartedly disagree with this (thankfully) out dated theory that symptoms of me/cfs are psycho- somatic (which has caused a tremendous amount of suffering) your video has still been helpful in other aspects and I’ll certainly will apply them. Thank you!
I appreciate your perspective! I'm glad you found some helpful aspects in the video despite the disagreement. Here's to embracing what works for you! 😊
What is the reason for CFS symptoms?
What is the reason for CFS symptoms?
What is the reason for CFS symptoms?
@cfsrecovery yes. The cause of my fatigue was/is purely somatic and a somatic approach helped me 10 years ago and will help me this time again.
I'm not tired because I worry about my symptoms.
10 years ago I was so angry at all the doctors who told me I couldn't sleep because I was depressed. Noooo..... I was depressed because I couldn't sleep. Ppffff...... Thanks to a good physical therapist I got better with HRV training. I will use this technique this time again.
This is so helpful Miguel. Thank you ❤
You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful 😊❤️
what does "handling the symptoms properly" consist of ?
Please watch this and hopefully, it helps: ua-cam.com/video/k_mljnKn8O4/v-deo.htmlsi=3kwF-931hpbc1aqs
@@cfsrecovery You have so much content, it's so hard to sift through 😅, thanks!
I want people to know that you can recover even if your sleep is abysmal. I have a neurological movement disorder which means that my body is moving involuntarily all throughout the night so I sleep horribly and I am still recovering! I often cannot nap either but I do meditate during the day even when my body is moving and that helps a lot. So don't think you cannot recover if your sleep is crap!
@@sagel4940 absolutely I agree!! Thank you for sharing :)
This was just an incredible video. Short and to the point and very useful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful 😊
Thanks Miguel for the important information! Since my major crash for a few month, I was scared to increase my activity. Since Im watching your videos, Im getting more knowlege and with more knowlege comes more confidence. Im not scared if Im getting symptoms like now I have headachs since a few days because I did a little to much. Before like you said I would have panick attacks and beeing fearful as f.......
How are you doing now?
@@tanyawieczorek6603 still not good, but getting better. Not so bad like it was one year ago.
@@germanside7890 what specifically has helped you?
@@tanyawieczorek6603 i guess staying calm, slowly increasing activity, mindfullness, a positiv mindset, beliving to get better, time, watching recovery stories on Raelen Agle UA-cam channel. Beeing in nature, not pushing to much through. Laughing, having fun even with little things. I that my Information will help a little bit. For how long are you in now? If you have any question, you can ask😊
Thank you so much for this. Now I am responding much better to the symptoms.
Awesome, so glad to hear that!
Yes, this is a great method for the autonomic nervous system. But chronic fatigue syndrome also includes immune system malfunctions, confirmed by immunity tests. It's doubtful that this method will help everyone, but thanks for trying - getting the nervous system in order hasn't hurt anyone yet.
You make a valid pointt! CFS is a complex condition that involves various systems in the body, including the autonomic nervous system and the immune system. While addressing the autonomic nervous system can be helpful for many people with CFS, it may not be a complete solution for everyone, especially when immune system malfunctions are involved.
It's essential to approach CFS with a holistic and individualized approach, taking into account the unique symptoms and needs of each person. Techniques like regulating the autonomic nervous system can still be valuable as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Ultimately, finding what works best for each individual is crucial, and I'm here to offer support and information to anyone seeking to improve their well-being. This is the kind of individualized coaching we do with our CFS Recovery Jumpstart!
So nice! been following you for a few months now and no one ever explained it to me as clearly and transparently as you did! Makes so much sense and I'm starting to put it into practice and starting to see results! Thank you!!
I’m glad it made sense! Put these principles interpractice you’ll start seeing progress
Thank you, Miguel. Your videos and your book are so helpful.
Happy to hear that!
So true, there are recovery stories where people had intense symptoms but fully surrendered and then symptoms just vanished .
You're right! 👍
Thanks man! This was really interesting. In a way I was doing this already. I am trying to walk once every other day (around 100m) and that works fine! Though Sometimes I need a 2 day adjustment period but not a crash anymore luckily.
But very interesting insight to know that you actually need the symptoms to happen to get better.
Awesome! You are definitely right track, keep it up😀
How you now?
@@frogsandrobbers hi! I was on the right track for a moment considered myself like 60% of my normal self but unfortunately got too excited so I am building my capacity again. Key is to learn the signals that you need to slow down soon rather then later :)
Great video very clear explanation but I believe that in most cases of chronic fatigue, healing may take more than a couple of weeks so nobody should expect full recovery in 2-3 weeks or even months in many cases depending on those responses. Wishing all of you power and strength 👍
Thanks 🙂
I needed this today. Dealing with long covid. The nervous system is so sensitive. These are great tools for me to practice to manage symptoms and respond instead of reacting, which makes it worse. I have always been a reactor. I want to learn to respond properly. This may be a long process with long covid, so being patient and kind to myself and not reacting with help keep me calm. It's not easy. I get frustrated but worth not exacerbating the symptoms. Thank you! ❤️🩹
You've got the right mindset! Being patient and kind to yourself is key in the process of managing your symptoms and healing. It might take time, but you're making progress, and that's something to be proud of. Keep up the good work! ❤️🩹😊
Thank you ❤️🩹
Thanks! Your 👍 great. I just miss a big part of my puzzle here. I have never been very afraid of my symptoms, but I'm in fight flight or freeze all the time because orlf other triggers and fears. I have an over active mind because of other fear issues than symptoms. I did 2 other programs before, but because they always focused on symptoms, I never recovered. That's something i wanted to add. Why people are in fight or flight or freeze all the time can be very diverse and not necessarily symptom related. 👍🙏
A lot of the symptoms you don't need to do anything, you just need to leave them be and they go away on their own!
Have a look at these videos to get a better understanding of what's going on and how the body is trying to recalibrate itself.
ua-cam.com/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/v-deo.html
Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ua-cam.com/play/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa.html
Yes, quite a number of us in the program are in fight or flight due to childhood trauma or PTSD. I find that the tools help with all our triggers whatever they are.
It's mind boggling!! Can you please tell me one thing. Was your digestive system impacted in any way?
Absolutely it was! I actually filmed a video about this - ua-cam.com/video/EZdNJ4sZvJY/v-deo.html
Mine was too 😢
I cannot thank you enough your an Angel in Jean's I wish I had more courage day to day I'm struggling in the middle phase I'm stuck 🥰
Your kind words warm my "heart." 😇 Courage can be found in small steps each day. You can also check our programs and see if it's going to be a good fit: www.cfsrecovery.co/apply. Looking forward to connecting with you. You've got this! 🌟💪😊
How are you doing now?:))
Thank you and to your Dr. Im feeling better and able to do more most days after watching your videos.
You are so welcome! It always make me happy to hear just one positive impact my videos have had. Keep up the positivity Donna, you've got this!
Can't wait for this one
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Me too!
After consuming some of your info here on UA-cam, i have just taken up juggling once again. I'm still a bit rusty at the juggling for now, however i noted that just by attempting to do it again, straight away it has helped
That's really good to know 😊
Wow that's amazing 😍 changing mindshift
I’m glad it resonated with you 😊
Thank you so much for this and all your content, it helps a lot 🔥🙌
My pleasure! Happy all is this content can help!
Excellent information! Thank you SO MUCH!!!
You are so welcome!
What is the difference between CFS and adrenal fatigue?
adrenal fatigue is actually extremely rare. CFS is much much more common and can be mistaken for adrenal fatigue due to overlapping symptoms.
@@cfsrecovery really? Because I’ve been dealing with burnout for a few months and I have no pain, zero. Mostly fatigue and if I overdo it I can crash instantly from stress. I didn’t notice delayed PEM for me.
Also my condition started with just being tired/overworked and stressed for a few months while I see many people with CFS who got it after a decease or something. I do think and hope I have AF and not CFS.
I think I have AF. I have just had another crash, and was listening with interest to this video. However, I have come to the conclusion that this approach is no good for me as I don't have fear or anxiety any longer. I do have problems with dehydration - I'm constantly thirsty. Drinking salty water helps, apparently this is a sign of AF, as the adrenaline glands produce a hormone responsible for regulating the amount of salt and hydration in the body.
I also have a craving for licorice - which is also a symptom of AF
@@tatianagolitsyn675 hey man, go look up gabor mate, releasecfs and emotional healing. Journalspeak from nicole sachs too. Adrenal fatigue is not a thing, unless you have hashimoto’s but this is also a TMS thing (dr Sarno TMS). You need to get to the root cause.
This makes a lot of sense...I'm following this page asap
Glad it resonated with you. Awesome 🙌
Thanks for this amazing video ;) !
My pleasure, thanks for watching and hope it helps!
So good! I’m loving this channel
Thank you so much!!
Excellent explanation and summary. Thank you very much.
Awesome. Thanks Miguel. As I understand you we still honour and 'allow' the symptoms as calmly as possible to let them burn out. OK! Nice
Exactly! Respond differently to the flare ups.
Thanks bro this vedio helped me in my recovery of curing cfs ❤️
So good, TY for sharing this stuff
My pleasure!
This is so helpful!!!
I'm so glad you think so ❤️😊
Thank you❤
You're welcome 😊
I am Okay! 😊❤
Thank you Miguel, great stuff❤
Glad you like it!
SUCH a great explanation! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great video❤ 🙏🏽
Thank you 🙌 I'm glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Very well explained, thank you❣️👏👏👏🤗
You’re welcome 😊
Everytime, I feel more symptoms, So a harder adjustment period I will cry . Crying relaxes me. Is that wrong.?
So let it out that it feels hard and so.
Crying helps with the process when I was do healing work. It releases trauma from body
Very helpful instruction. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! 🙌
Just found you. I have fnd, but fatigue is a bit part of it, so this is very helpful thank you :)
I'm glad you found this helpful! Feel free to explore more content, and if you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to ask. 😊👍
Amazing Thank you so much this makes so much sense and helps a lot!
You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful ❤️
I love the 528hz frequency when I'm feeling a bit out of sorts!
Sorry posted this under wrong comment 😅
Very interesting, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
So helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Can you also do a slow walk, just notice a little bit of fatigue and have good improvements? I had trembling and cold/hot attacks after a too intense walk.
Yes I’d walk but just enough to where your shaking isn’t too too intense afterwards. The key is to have a mild flare up that you can stay calm during. Not intense ones.
You helped me thank you sir ❤
Glad to hear that. You are most welcome ❤️
Great video Miguel, thank you 🙏
Glad you liked it! 🙌
Great video on symptoms, APs, fear but not much on increasing activity. Was there a Part 2 to this video?
Have a look at these videos to get a better understanding on how you can increase activity:
ua-cam.com/video/I6HE8WtI2Z4/v-deo.html&pp=iAQB
Amazing!!!!
Thanks!! 🙌
So do you maintain activity levels when you have symptoms or do you back off? How does this approach differ to graded exercise therapy?
Have a look at these videos:
ua-cam.com/video/I6HE8WtI2Z4/v-deo.html&pp=iAQB
I totally agree with the crash thing you said
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I'm never in this "wired" state it's more like no full relaxation and I only have mild "crashes". I wouldn't even say crash just a few symptoms, but I'm definitely not able to work 8h a day. I also have gluten intolerance and I'm in an acute withdrawal from it.
I’m glad you’re not in that wired state, it’s brutal. In the near future you’ll be able to have gluten again (I had to avoid all bread / pasta for years). Glad I can enjoy pizza and burgers now lol, your time will come!
This sounds very logical to me as well 😊
It is so hard to not react too much sometimes unfortunately
Glad you liked it 😊
I was blind and now I see ❤
Awesome ❤️😊
Miguel, your work helps so much people and you know you change lifes. Question: when the symptons arrive after an action should we always listen to the body and rest (healing zone) like supercompensation in the gym as you mention? Even when it takes days? And then choose to do something again (probably your symptons will be less the following times right)? Main question: when symptons arrive always still listen to the body?? Love from Holland
Thank you. You're exactly right, those are adjustment periods. Have a look at these videos to get a better understanding of what's going on and how the body is trying to recalibrate itself.
ua-cam.com/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/v-deo.html
Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ua-cam.com/play/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa.html
Thank you soooo much…❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
You are so welcome 🙌🙌🙌
Amazing. Thank you. Brilliant. So how do you know when you're pushing too hard too fast or if it's an acceptable adjustment period to calmly ride out?
Good question! Please check this link. I hope it helps!
ua-cam.com/video/rbUqx30eVFw/v-deo.htmlsi=hvtFrZrFlWiOhPzY
Thank a lot
You make my day.
B/c i get informasjon that i did not get from my doctor
Glad you find the information in here helpful in kickstarting your recovery journey - knowledge is power!
Do you rest during adjustment? (but with a calmer mindset)
What about if you actually have been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue? I’m in stage 3 so flat cortisol throughout the day - I know it’s an iffy diagnosis but still don’t have enough cortisol - before it was way too much.
How long have you been experiencing this?
So I need to feel the PEM to get better, just don't overdo it? Won't I get better without it? What symptoms should I experience after activation? Last time, for example, I had a slight crash, but I didn't panic and afterwards I was much better than before, after just a few hours. However, all I could do during this time was lie down. Is this enough for a lot of people, or is this just the best? Of course, if I had pushed myself harder, it would have been a super crash.
I'm in the nerve stage, it is horrible. Mad anxiety.
For how long now?
The buzzing symptom ? Can you explain ?
Have a look at these videos to get a better understanding of what's going on and how the body is trying to recalibrate itself.
ua-cam.com/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/v-deo.html
Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ua-cam.com/play/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa.html
Miguel, During the time of doing more to get symptoms on purpose. Do you do that in one day? and see how I feel the next day? or is the pushig a little more onlyu for a specific time (like hours ) and see how I feel? Also It seems really hard to measure how much to do unless its like a timed/ measured exercise activity. How do you measure doing things shopping or errends? thanks so much.!
Thanks for the great information! So if you increase activity, then have a flare up, should you stop the activity completely until the symptoms stop? Or do you continue the activity if you're handling the symptoms pretty well?
Hi Miguel. This is such an encouraging video. Thank you. What video could you point me to that would give me a step by step formula for what's next? If I stop fearing the symptoms what is next? Decrease the stimulus? Do self talk while in the symptoms? Seems to me that this video would be the mindset part of the equation. What are the steps afterwards?
Thank you so much! Please check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/0a5jCFGVPck/v-deo.htmlsi=G_ZYDP7gd3orgl6h
Hey Miguel Thankyou for inspiring so many of us … can you let me know how did you get rid of headaches it’s the major symptom I have and I noticed when there is no headache I have no pain in body at all . Can you put your thoughts on this
You're so welcome! Please check this link. I hope it helps! ua-cam.com/video/d-2rjexYuyI/v-deo.htmlsi=jjqOuHYsfDceGizs
Hi Miguel,
Q, If you have tested positive and in treatment for something (in my case mould) is it too early to start your program? Thanks
Hi Alexia, great question. I would do that treatment first before applying for this program! Once you do the treatment protocol, if you still have symptoms then I would suggest applying :) . We do help people were dealing with mould and MCS.
Been struggling for 10+ years and still have trouble getting better my gut is very terrible as a result and IBS/D a lot. Malabsorption issues as a result. I’ve had a better time lately with help of naturopath but symptoms seems to keep returning. Literally like a PTSD when a bad symptom happens and then I believe I have cancer again.
Please check this link. I hope it helps!
ua-cam.com/video/EZdNJ4sZvJY/v-deo.htmlsi=9pelkR-u_ioHZn0J
You mentioned a video about sleep, could you link to it please? I cannot find..
Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/IP1r3urYgoc/v-deo.htmlsi=dZeGshSls9I9Rs3Q
It make sense, how to now how much to do ? I crash om triggers , i have a panic disorder ! How to do than
Please check this link. I hope it helps!
ua-cam.com/video/k_mljnKn8O4/v-deo.htmlsi=L10yZe7NC-_wCSMp
My issue is that sometimes childhood trauma memories bring about an immediate state of fight/flight and feeling of being in danger, which then blocks my path to recovery because I'm so wired. Now, I'm working on resolving these issues through therappy and TRE, but I wonder if many people that don't recover 'simply' need to fix their traumas? Because trauma's are essentially stored in the body and they keep us in an almost permanent fight/flight state. What are your thoughts?
Please check these links. I hope they help!
ua-cam.com/video/xtes798oeVk/v-deo.htmlsi=uUzly6tw2YLsmxsJ
ua-cam.com/video/LshcWupQhCE/v-deo.htmlsi=PIMiYjm3yGhYP0vR
@@cfsrecovery Thank you! I'll check them out.
Thanks a lot Miguel. It's helpful. So what do you say to yourself when you have symptoms : that's great, I'm happy you are here? And then you just rest? Thanks a lot
Yes, we want to stay positive in these situations "this is great, this is exciting, the body is rebuilding itself, we are safe, it is okay".
@@cfsrecovery didn’t you push yourself too far then? Don’t you want to stop before you get symptoms?