It has been over a year since the first COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the UK and the strain on patients’ health has brought the role of Occupational Therapy into the spotlight. As we are now becoming aware, this virus is leaving many people with ongoing and debilitating symptoms know as post-COVID-19 syndrome or ‘Long …
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Christmas is likely to be a different experience for many of us this year, but if you still worry about coping with the expectations and demands of the Christmas festivities with limited energy, here are a few ideas to help you get to Boxing day a little less exhausted. Remember the 3 P’s: Plan, Prioritise, …
The word ‘Mindfulness’ seems to be on everyone’s lips these days! So, what is it, and how can it benefit someone suffering with Chronic Fatigue? What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a way of living your life. It is learning how to live in the present moment. This means being fully aware of what is going …
Low energy, or chronic fatigue, means you must Replenish your energy regularly every single day. As you use energy, top it up. Below are just a few ideas. Finding what works best for you will enable you to live your life more fully while still caring for your health. Taking Deep Rest breaks. Use deep …
When sleep feels elusive, what can you do? At Bedtime Have an unwind time 1 hour before you want to go to sleep, such as a warm bath, herbal drink, read a book. Develop a bedtime ritual. Consider a short evening walk. Have a regular go to bed time and get up time – every …
We all need periods of quiet and inactivity. Not only those who have fatigue difficulties, but all of us. If you watch animals in nature, they make time to stop and rest. For some reason, we humans have forgotten the importance of allowing the body and mind time to reset and recuperate from our busy …
Covid-19 virus has thrown us into an uncertain and frightening situation. How can we cope? We cannot control what is happening ‘out there’ except to follow governments advice. We control how we respond internally. We always have a choice about that. We can become swept up in the anxiety and fear around us. Or we …
A racing mind is a symptom of a stressed body. Calm the body <–> calm the mind. But remember minds are busy. A flow of thoughts is normal. The problem comes when your thoughts become intrusive and trigger your body to become stressed. Give yourself permission to STOP! Breathing exercises quickly calm the body. Keep …
