Hi again Adam, Firstly I was aware of excessive energy levels yesterday which can precipitate a relapse, so downloaded a self hypnosis relaxation session. Achieved amazing levels of relaxation far deeper than with mindfulness alone. Still relaxed & calm yet my mind is very alert. A brilliant too...

Hi, I underwent an 8 week mbct course about 4 years ago and find the techniques very helpful although I do still struggle to let go of negative, anxious and stressful thoughts. I also use the breathing space and can tune into bodily sensations. Can I ask how I can use mindfulness to help me be aware...

I already use mindfulness techniques. Would hypnotherapy help in the following to 2 situations. I have periods of 6-10 weeks when I feel extremely well & believe I'm recovering so push, doing much more & going much longer between rests. Boom & bust that then results in relapse. Can hypno...

I've been thinking of trying hypnotherapy or eft to help stop thoughts that cause boom & bust to try & prevent inevitable relapses. Have a habit of pushing through, thinking I can do more & going too long between rests when well. Wondering how it can help? Can it help with pacing & i...

How can hypnotherapy help? Can it be used to help let go of persistent negative thoughts? Stress & anxiety always trigger a relapse & it would really help if I could find a way of letting go of them & turning off the dysfunctional stress response. Use mindfulness but it's still hard to l...

Thank you. I attended an MBSR course 4 years ago & use the breathing meditation or bodyscan during rests (needed every 2hrs 45min). Really helps still my mind & obtain deep levels of restorative relaxation. Mindfulness has helped especially living in The Now & not the future during a rel...

There are several alternative treatments in the private sector that claim to cure ME i.e lightning process, Mickel therapy, Optimum Health Clinic's
90 day programme which are psychological approaches. Can ME be cured using psychological treatments?

I attended the Dorset me/cfs clinic when 1st diagnosed 6 years ago but due to problems with my employer & stress was never able to establish a baseline & pace effectively. Eventually lost my job. Have improved considerably but still on boom & bust cycle with relapses lasting up to a week...

Could the adrenalin surges be triggered by over doing it, boom & bust maybe?

Since the onset of the illness 6years ago I have had problems with mood. Surges in energy & euphoria followed by exhaustion & depression. I assume due to fluctuations in energy & fatigue. Anxiety is also a problem. I use mindfulness techniques to try & relax & mood has improved c...