Miguel, thank you for putting all this information out there. I've gotten significantly worse in the last year. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2019. My doctors ran all the tests. All "normal." It's been frustrating af. The brain retraining helps but I just started doing it.
A very good video!!!! And I found this important point: the difference between anxiety disorder and a hypersensitive nervous system. My doctors just say I have an anxiety dissorder, but I know (because I feel it) it's a hypersensitive nervous system
Omg thank you! Yes! “Here’s a referral to a therapist to help you with your anxiety” but I can tell them more about the automatic nervous system. Of course I have anxiety and depression I haven’t lived or cared for myself in years! I told them before I even saw this video, it’s the symptoms that cause the anxiety. I was already sensitive to everything before this illness, but it just made it a thousand times worse.
Iv been sick for ten years, I know im a high stress person and have adhd, I believe that that cause it, my body does what ever it wants and at this point I have no control over it, thanks for your videos
Thank you Miguel!! You have no idea how helpful these videos are. You have opened my eyes. You are helping so many people. I wish you a lifetime of health and happiness!
Aww, it makes me truly happy to hear that my videos are making an impact and helping people get through recovery for this illness. You're most welcome and thank you too for watching!
I really appreciate this video in particular, it explains a lot. I'm naturally quite a sensitive person and when my brain developed at 15 I noticed this low level depression come over me as I saw the World in finer detail. fast fwd 20 years, I'm 35 and mostly been bed/house bound for the last 4 years. I think compounding stress has put me in this state. I have a lot of things I want to do but can't seem to shake this fatigue and lightheadedness/brain fog. I've noticed that insensitive people have a lot of natural energy and vigour, I wish I could be like them a bit.
@@tanyawieczorek6603 It's still there and I manage to get by with having a baseline fatigue most of the time. Letting go and not worrying helps a lot. Listening to my body and being grateful for the little things also helps. I used to obsess over my diet in a hope to maximise energy but it never really worked so I just relax and go with the flow now. Having strong interests/hobbies can also alleviate the fatigue.
I’ve had fatigue for the last six years now, and it has been really bad for the last 3 to 4 years. Don’t have any other symptoms apart from IBS. No pain or anything. Just feeling really tired every day. I think the difference between my CFS and most peoples is that I listened to my body and didn’t push so it never got worse than the fatigue stage, but I haven’t yet found a way to reduce fatigue.
SAME BRO! Its frustrating as shit like ok thank God I dont suffer like these people but still this fatigue and sleeping 12 13 14 hours and STILL not rested is the worst.
"Just feeling really tired every day." Well, that is a symptom, which is pretty much the only one I experience as well. Video after video on this channel related to ME/CFS, and, as far as I can tell, not a single one gives effective approaches to deal with the fatigue. In his defense, maybe nobody knows it, or it's not now possible.
My mother have also sleep problems and now she have fatigue, she feels also fel legs are trembling… I’m concerned and try to understand if this is related with nervous system or not…
Thanks Miguel. You are helping us understand what cfs and hyper sensitive nervous system is. What you said in the video made lot of sense. Its true stressing ourselves consciously or unconsciously leads to this condition. We suffer with symptoms, functioning not up to the mark and anxiety associated with it.
Yup, when you start thinking about it from this perspective it makes the symptoms a lot less scary. Even though the symptoms will still be there and the fear around and will still exist, this breaks down while you’re feeling the way you’re feeling. When we know what is going wrong we can then fix it
So so true. When I was Ill I just thought the physical stress was the cause. But after alot of therapy and inner work its the Emotional stress that needed to be resolved and now any extra emotional stressors cause a crash. Set those boundaries 💪
God bless you for making this content and these videos~ we need more recovery stories and avenues to heal! I am so happy to have found your channel. 🙏🙂
Understanding what your body is doing and why is healing in itself. No doctors have been able to explain anything to me, all but one told me it was in my head as a form of mental illness. I too did alot of iv cocktails but did little for most of my symptoms.
Wow, Miguel! What you say here makes so much sense and it's the very first time I'm hearing it. I, too, have had many, many IV drips and they did seem to help some with energy, but I eventually stopped them because they really weren't fixing the problem. They were just a really expensive band-aid. But I never considered that they could actually be helping to perpetuating the problem, by encouraging me to override my true fatigue which was only keeping me stuck. I've stopped ALL other energy inducing supplements etc because I did come to this conclusion on my own but not with the IVS! Brilliant advice.
This is true for me as well-i was more fatigued than most in my 20s but became officially ill aged 27 when all the other symptoms really kicked in. Thanks,this is useful as I've managed to lower many of my symptoms through brain retraining but the fatigue seems harder to shift . I'll keep going!
How have you been? Fatigue is what ai have left, some days Im good others I clean the floor and like now I have to lay in te couch an do nothing. So frustrating I see the day go
@@peachesmcgee4795 I lts really a puzzle. I hope that is the one! My mindset is I’ll never stop trying new keys until we find the one! What I thought was fibro and endo completely disappeared strictly following my diet fortunately. Fatigue is what I have left(some days) and I’m unable to get weight no matter how much I eat. But I’ve seen people find even teeth infections or bones and after that they got cured forever. So lets keep the faith and trying! And meanwhile enjoying the little things of life. Hope you the best thanks for your answer!
I really find listening to ur videos very helpful it’s good to know I’m not the only one that suffers with chronic fatigue but thank God I’m gradually getting better over time. I noticed cards makes it worse so I try to limit any carbs from my diet and sugar intensifies it as well. Apple cider vinegar helps a lot with giving me energy and less brain fog and Mood probiotics
I'm so glad to hear that you find my videos helpful! It's important to know that you're not alone in your journey with chronic fatigue. Making dietary adjustments can have a positive impact on your energy levels and brain fog and I'm glad you've figured out a part of that. Keep up the good work, and remember to listen to your body and make choices that support your well-being.
I was sent to Puebla Mexico by my job for 6 weeks. Before I went there I was healthy and fit, had a good digestion. 4 days into the visit I started having diarrhea from the food or water. For the remaining 5 weeks there my digestion never returned to normal. Diarrhea, vomiting, strange looking stools. After Mexico new symptoms appeared and my health continued to deteriorate. Now my digestion is destroyed, likely my microbiome. I‘m chronically fatigued, have muscle pain, joint pain. Sleep brings no relief…I also suddenly got a hiatal hernia out of nowhere< probably from this illness 😞 I feel robbed of my health. Thank you Puebla Mexico. Thank you that your food or water destroyed my life, made me lose my job at only 43. No wonder America has a skilled worker shortage if they’re being destroyed like this!!
Thousands of people live in Puebla consuming the same water and food or even worse, and they're perfectly fine. Thousands of tourists visit Puebla, and again, they're fine. You should be focused on your recovery not on blaming México.
I'm so happy to hear that. When all of this started out for me, fatigue was the first to come, but it was so little.. Everything for me happened in connection to exposure to mold, but I don't know how much or how little can be attributed to that. First fatigue, weight gain, then anxiety, feeling sickly / fluish, runny nose, coughing, sneezing etc. I've been out of the mold for 3 months now and the fatigue is all that's really left, but it's just staying put.
Fatigue is one of the last symptoms to go and you don’t really notice a difference in your levels of fatigue because it happens so gradually. Glad to hear you’re feeling much better now!
Yes. 33 years living with Menierres vertigo, teaching school, raising a family, playing the music at church. Caught a virus last summer and I am sick, super sick with CFS. Was getting better and it came back when the cold came back. I was down for over 100 days. Still close to max stressor trying to survive while living alone. Feels the same as the description of long term covid with pins and needles hives. Yes trying everything. Acupuncture, supplements ,naturopathic Dr and their supplements, Kaiser doctors. No one helps so far. Covered with psoriasis for the first time. If I found something to take away the devastating fatigue, I would feel free.
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing, and I understand how difficult it can be to find effective solutions for CFS and its symptoms. It's important to explore various approaches and seek support from people who understand your situation, and also find the right combination of treatments that works for you. While it can feel discouraging, remember that recovery is possible, and many people have found ways to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Keep trying different strategies, listen to your body, and don't lose hope. There may be options out there that can help alleviate the fatigue and provide relief. Stay resilient and keep seeking support. I'm extending an invitation to our community of thrivers on Facebook. Join us here facebook.com/groups/586782782687101
Thanks for this video, makes sooooo much sense for me. My symptoms went 1. Insomnia 2. Panic Attacks 3. Dissociation 4. Nervous breakdown 5. Fatigue 6. Pain. The fatigue came after a virus but no doubt was just the last straw to push me into absolute shutdown. Means so much to relate to someone
Thank you. At 70- maybe 25 years of this. Have always been hyper vigilant & now understand that. Been to ~10 clinics/doctors. So many glazed looks. So I’m hopeful , 😂Elizabeth
Thank you for the videos you make, it gives me a lot of insights! Now that I know I can get better, I am looking for what works for me. I'm clearly in lockdown mode, I'm housebound and bed-bound a lot. I have neuropathy symptoms, pots, my neck and stomach are big weak spots for overstimulation. Do you have a video about the aspects of consciousness and mindset? I understand that this is necessary, but I don't really know where to start! How do I get out of survival mode? Is that simply telling myself that it's okay? That doesn't seem enough for me so far. Yes, I'm an overthinker haha! And my whole life I have had a negative attitude that I can't do it, or I'm not good enough. How do I get out of that spiral? I have already had a lot of therapy and still become sicker, so something still has to be done somewhere.
Great stuff Miguel. interesting u say the fatigue is the last thing to go ...that is weirdly reassuring as I have had some improvement in pain doing mind/body stuff last month or so, but the fatigue is still major. TY
In lockdown mode for awhile now, & now the blood pressure is thru the roof and my weight gain was crazy. I was also super fit & a personal trainer & group exercise instructor & was in the best shape of my life!
When I feel my fatigue come on I try to switch to a more positive mentality. Listen to music. Watch uplifting vids or even comedy. I try to snap out of it by getting up walking around. I work out and can't let this stop me so I try to continue with my workout. I feel great during but later the fatigue could come on, not always. It's all very weird. But I don't wanna give up.
Does anybody suffer all the time fatigue along with lightheadedness that gets worse as the fatigue gets worse until it's to the point you feel you will faint and you must lie down to avoid fainting? I haven't fainted yet, however, I been on the verge of fainting many times, daily or almost daily.
@@danniellenorthin8436 I'm sorry about what you are going through Dannielle. I've had several days of not being able to go out. This morning after I'd only been up a short time I started blacking out at my computer as I was about to eat my breakfast. I had to go lay down asap and I was able to get to sleep fast. It usually takes me longest time to get to sleep.
Another amazing video! Keeping this in mind will help me… also I want to learn once again to deal with stress…not a kid it as you say… please let me know when the summer program starts!! Can’t wait to work with u
Will do, you're on the priority waitlist! It will likely start in late July or August, but I will continue posting videos consistently on this channel😀
Thank you for the video. Since last year going through this thing, I thought I am the only person going through this weird illness. Right now in a rehabilitation center and my physical energy is much better but the mental fatigue is still there. Does anyone had also head- pressure oft?
Hey! Thanks for reaching out about our program. In terms of the cost, it really depends on several factors and I have to see if we can even help you first. I always recommend going through the questionnaire and if you qualify, booking a strategy call to see if you're a good fit for the program! Do so here www.cfsrecovery.co/apply Looking forward to speaking with you soon!
Great, yes focus on living a normal life and how nice it will be to walk around again without symptoms. Overtime you'll be able to exercise again but you need to focus on the basics first👍🏻
There's obviously a connection with stress but I've not seen any science suggesting stress is the cause or the mechanism. We really know much about this right? What literature supports this view.? I guess the program is expensive?
What really stressed me out was walking at a slower pace with a family member. In the past I have been so used to brisk walking to release any tension in my body and during the pandemic I struggled because I was forced to go out especially when I was trying to listen to my body when it was saying that it didn’t really want to go out.
My mother have also sleep problems and now she have fatigue, she feels also fel legs are trembling… I’m concerned and try to understand if this is related with nervous system or not…
I had this bad and stressful encounter with a bus driver who upset me and my son something terrible. She acts very superior but when she opened her mouth there was nothing superior about her in the least. She then seemed very ignorant. Anyhow the encounter caused me to scream 1 word at her after I tried to talk with her to no avail. It set me back. I've had more problems with my CFS and lightheadedness to the point I haven't been able to go anywhere.
I'm so sorry about your bad encounter that may have triggered your symptoms. I understand how difficult it can be but as much as possible to avoid situations - people or places that get your nervous system overstimulated.
@@cfsrecovery Yes kind sir I sure do agree with you! Thank you! I've got to remember to keep my mouth shut when encountering difficult people. I'm still not doing good. I've not been able to go out in many days now. I'm trying to change my eating habits in hopes I'll get better.
In terms of the cost, it really depends on access to me and I have to see if we can even help you first. I always recommend going through the questionnaire and if you qualify, booking a strategy call to see if you're a good fit for the program! www.cfsrecovery.co/apply P.S: We currently have application calls ongoing for March program!
Sorry to comment so much but I've suffered migraines for days in a row every month (they use to be worse) for I'm guessing 18 years. I stopped taking the triptan drugs; I started taking Excedrin as needed.
Hey there, I'm wanting to sign up to the program but first concerned about the timezones will work if I am in Australia... Would that make it too difficult for me to participate being on the other side of the world?
Thanks a lot for your videos, this video sounds logical. I would be in lockdown mode for over a year (ill for 3 years), but I am not sure what my first onion layer symptoms would be. Would it be blurry vision ortostatic intolerance, brainfog, concentration problems and IBS? I used to have daily fevers as well, that was together with the fatique my first symptom, so I don't think I can assume they will go away in the same order since that is gone? Not sure if you can answer this question like this, but thanks for reading anyways! 😊
Hey Adam, I could probably give you a hundred different answers. I'd suggest to dive deep into the videos on this channel, starting with this playlist! I break everything down in as much detail as I can - ruclips.net/p/PLJT8-UVmfsmLXOsYH_kqLHyeCq4Arsyv4
My problem is only the big futige and crashes. Don't have other symptoms . I'm housebound. Trying to be calm, doing meditation, changed my diet (through the advice of a naturopath), trying to think positive and not panic because of the fear of a crash. How can I tell if I'm on the way to recovery? Less futige? Less crashes? How much time does it take to fatigue to reduce?
@@cfsrecovery crashes for me is the pem (post exertional malaise). A flu like symptoms. Deep fatigue that forces me to lay in bed for at least one day and then it takes 8 days to get back to my base line that is also not that good because I have futige and am very tired. My muscles are weak.
Dana Peretz this describes my situation too. CFS triggered by Covid a year ago. I’ve done some work with the curable app as far as brain retraining and meditation but I didn’t really stick with it for long enough. I can do light chores and shop but a 2k step walk triggers pain, headache, and malaise feeling.
Ive been feeling a lot better the physical fatigue has subsided heat intolerance almost non existent but the mental fatigue is still there which is weird
Hey Miguel. I’ve been following you for a while and I love what you’re doing. Just wanted to ask if you gained weigt while recovering from cfs? I am 5,5 month into doing brain retraining and around 3,5 months I started to gain weight which is something new because my whole life I was at the same optimal weight so now I am overweight and I am thinking how is this going to look in the next months. I already jumped from size 6 to 10 and would like to stop it somehow. I am happy to see huge improvement and the extra weight is the only downside I see at the moment. Can you share your experience? Thanx.
Absolutely, I definitely gained a lot of weight after getting out of the hospital. I was also on medication so my cravings are through the roof, and also I have been deprived of really delicious junk food for so long, so I kind of went all out. I went from 140 pounds to 195 pounds in the span of one year - that is a TON of weight. Now I'm back to my regular weight of 160! I'm glad to hear you're getting better, don't worry too much about the weight right now because that can always come off. Essentially you just have to control your food portions and you'll start to lose weight pretty quickly. For now enjoy the ride!
I agree with your concepts but I think everyone heals differently. For me fatigue was the last thing I got. And when the fatigue is gone at certain times, I know there is pain but it doesn't bother me, if that makes any sense. I think we need to all be very careful dictating which comes first or what to work on first. It took me years of FM to ever feel fatigue. Just sayin' Thank you for all you do. Mainstream medicine does NOTHING for chronic conditions and most times they make it worse with all their pharmaceuticals.
I did the questions to inquire abt the programme when u ask will i commit financially without even knowing the cost and I say No, u say I am not suitable ?? Does this programme cost thousands of dollars? Is it just for 'young ' people ? Whats the go with the secret finance thing ?
There are questions specifically talking about price later on in the questionnaire, we’re not hiding anything. The programs range anywhere from 297-6500
hii miguel, i am.suffering from all.these things amd very sensitive when somebody is sitting closer to me ans doing some actions my body feels a kind of tremors and i feels like something is running in it always. sometimes it goes slower but the other time it gets started again. i am.feeling like an earthquake is happing inside my body. how to get rid of this please help me
Those are chronic pain symptoms. For those kind of symptoms and sensations, watch this video, it will help you out a lot. ruclips.net/video/4wxdebRbbZA/видео.html
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. ruclips.net/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/видео.html Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ruclips.net/p/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa
Love your approach. If I am already implementing calming practices each day and in more of a rest and digest mode, can you suggest how I can deal palpitations every time I try and activate weak muscles, please? I tell myself I will be ok and try not to feel scared of the symptoms. What mindset would you suggest for this scenario please? Thankyou kindly. 🌹🌹🌹
Hey Leah, there's a few videos on my channel about how to deal with symptoms properly, have a look at those videos because I dive deep into this topic!
Amino acids and lots of B-vitamins + and Adrenal supplement complex. I was desperate and was willing to try anything so I listened to the naturopath, ended up spending over $10,000 over the course of 3 years and was way worse after all that
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. ruclips.net/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/видео.html Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ruclips.net/p/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa
So if your nervous system stabilises in the wrong state, the only way to get it to stabilise in the right state is psychiatric medicine? What happens after you stop the medicine?
I guess you could call what I feel during intense exercise stress, but it's stress I enjoy. I also find that I experience the worst fatigue hours and usually days after such stress, such exertion. I don't think it's that helpful to explain PEM as a response to stress.
@@zonderbaar Yes? My mind would like more activity than my body feasibly permits. Not all stress is "bad," (lots of evidence for this). I don't even think PEM follows stress as such more than exertion.
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Miguel, thank you for putting all this information out there. I've gotten significantly worse in the last year. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2019. My doctors ran all the tests. All "normal." It's been frustrating af. The brain retraining helps but I just started doing it.
A very good video!!!! And I found this important point: the difference between anxiety disorder and a hypersensitive nervous system. My doctors just say I have an anxiety dissorder, but I know (because I feel it) it's a hypersensitive nervous system
Yes! The anxiety will be a by-product of the hyperactive nervous system.
Omg thank you! Yes! “Here’s a referral to a therapist to help you with your anxiety” but I can tell them more about the automatic nervous system. Of course I have anxiety and depression I haven’t lived or cared for myself in years! I told them before I even saw this video, it’s the symptoms that cause the anxiety. I was already sensitive to everything before this illness, but it just made it a thousand times worse.
How are you doing now?
This is probably one of the best videos you made.
Thank you so much! ❤️😊
Iv been sick for ten years, I know im a high stress person and have adhd, I believe that that cause it, my body does what ever it wants and at this point I have no control over it, thanks for your videos
Dnrs/LP
Thank you Miguel!! You have no idea how helpful these videos are. You have opened my eyes. You are helping so many people. I wish you a lifetime of health and happiness!
Aww, it makes me truly happy to hear that my videos are making an impact and helping people get through recovery for this illness. You're most welcome and thank you too for watching!
I really appreciate this video in particular, it explains a lot. I'm naturally quite a sensitive person and when my brain developed at 15 I noticed this low level depression come over me as I saw the World in finer detail. fast fwd 20 years, I'm 35 and mostly been bed/house bound for the last 4 years. I think compounding stress has put me in this state. I have a lot of things I want to do but can't seem to shake this fatigue and lightheadedness/brain fog. I've noticed that insensitive people have a lot of natural energy and vigour, I wish I could be like them a bit.
Glad this video helps explain a lot. It sounds like you're an over thinker as well, what are you able to do in a typical day now?
How are you doing now? Have you found a way to alleviate your fatigue?
@@tanyawieczorek6603 It's still there and I manage to get by with having a baseline fatigue most of the time. Letting go and not worrying helps a lot. Listening to my body and being grateful for the little things also helps. I used to obsess over my diet in a hope to maximise energy but it never really worked so I just relax and go with the flow now. Having strong interests/hobbies can also alleviate the fatigue.
I’ve had fatigue for the last six years now, and it has been really bad for the last 3 to 4 years. Don’t have any other symptoms apart from IBS. No pain or anything. Just feeling really tired every day. I think the difference between my CFS and most peoples is that I listened to my body and didn’t push so it never got worse than the fatigue stage, but I haven’t yet found a way to reduce fatigue.
SAME BRO! Its frustrating as shit like ok thank God I dont suffer like these people but still this fatigue and sleeping 12 13 14 hours and STILL not rested is the worst.
"Just feeling really tired every day."
Well, that is a symptom, which is pretty much the only one I experience as well. Video after video on this channel related to ME/CFS, and, as far as I can tell, not a single one gives effective approaches to deal with the fatigue.
In his defense, maybe nobody knows it, or it's not now possible.
Literally watching this because my ibs has caused my fatigue to get worse. Really shows that ibs is an chronic illness
My mother have also sleep problems and now she have fatigue, she feels also fel legs are trembling… I’m concerned and try to understand if this is related with nervous system or not…
Same bro, i have ibs, fatigue, and insomnia. Experts said if you don't have trouble sleeping or insomnia you don't have chronic fatigue syndrome.
Thanks Miguel. You are helping us understand what cfs and hyper sensitive nervous system is. What you said in the video made lot of sense. Its true stressing ourselves consciously or unconsciously leads to this condition. We suffer with symptoms, functioning not up to the mark and anxiety associated with it.
Always glad to help! 🙌😊
I so appreciate this explanation of how fatigue fits into the overall illness. The idea of "lockdown", and why it happens makes sense to me!
Yup, when you start thinking about it from this perspective it makes the symptoms a lot less scary. Even though the symptoms will still be there and the fear around and will still exist, this breaks down while you’re feeling the way you’re feeling. When we know what is going wrong we can then fix it
So so true. When I was Ill I just thought the physical stress was the cause. But after alot of therapy and inner work its the Emotional stress that needed to be resolved and now any extra emotional stressors cause a crash. Set those boundaries 💪
Hey Donna, yup. The emotional and mental stressors can play a bigger role than physical stressors.
God bless you for making this content and these videos~ we need more recovery stories and avenues to heal! I am so happy to have found your channel. 🙏🙂
Hey Teresa, thank you for the kind words! Absolutely it is my pleasure to share this information with you guys :)
Understanding what your body is doing and why is healing in itself. No doctors have been able to explain anything to me, all but one told me it was in my head as a form of mental illness. I too did alot of iv cocktails but did little for most of my symptoms.
Can definitely relate to what you're saying
Wow, Miguel! What you say here makes so much sense and it's the very first time I'm hearing it. I, too, have had many, many IV drips and they did seem to help some with energy, but I eventually stopped them because they really weren't fixing the problem. They were just a really expensive band-aid. But I never considered that they could actually be helping to perpetuating the problem, by encouraging me to override my true fatigue which was only keeping me stuck. I've stopped ALL other energy inducing supplements etc because I did come to this conclusion on my own but not with the IVS! Brilliant advice.
This is true for me as well-i was more fatigued than most in my 20s but became officially ill aged 27 when all the other symptoms really kicked in. Thanks,this is useful as I've managed to lower many of my symptoms through brain retraining but the fatigue seems harder to shift . I'll keep going!
Glad the brain retraining is helping with the symptoms! Like I said in the video, the fatigue is usually the last to go with this illness.
How have you been? Fatigue is what ai have left, some days Im good others I clean the floor and like now I have to lay in te couch an do nothing. So frustrating I see the day go
@@Jazz-ch9uj it's still here,frustratingly.But I've been doing trauma work as I think this was the missing piece of the jigsaw.
@@peachesmcgee4795 I lts really a puzzle. I hope that is the one! My mindset is I’ll never stop trying new keys until we find the one! What I thought was fibro and endo completely disappeared strictly following my diet fortunately. Fatigue is what I have left(some days) and I’m unable to get weight no matter how much I eat. But I’ve seen people find even teeth infections or bones and after that they got cured forever. So lets keep the faith and trying! And meanwhile enjoying the little things of life. Hope you the best thanks for your answer!
I really find listening to ur videos very helpful it’s good to know I’m not the only one that suffers with chronic fatigue but thank God I’m gradually getting better over time. I noticed cards makes it worse so I try to limit any carbs from my diet and sugar intensifies it as well. Apple cider vinegar helps a lot with giving me energy and less brain fog and Mood probiotics
I'm so glad to hear that you find my videos helpful! It's important to know that you're not alone in your journey with chronic fatigue. Making dietary adjustments can have a positive impact on your energy levels and brain fog and I'm glad you've figured out a part of that. Keep up the good work, and remember to listen to your body and make choices that support your well-being.
How do you take the apple cider vinegar ? In dressings with oil ? Drink it ? How please. Thankyou
This has been a struggle. I'm glad I have a name and understanding about what going on with me
It's a big step to have a name and understanding for what you're going through. Keep moving forward, and there's support on this journey! 🌟😊
I was sent to Puebla Mexico by my job for 6 weeks. Before I went there I was healthy and fit, had a good digestion. 4 days into the visit I started having diarrhea from the food or water. For the remaining 5 weeks there my digestion never returned to normal. Diarrhea, vomiting, strange looking stools. After Mexico new symptoms appeared and my health continued to deteriorate. Now my digestion is destroyed, likely my microbiome. I‘m chronically fatigued, have muscle pain, joint pain. Sleep brings no relief…I also suddenly got a hiatal hernia out of nowhere< probably from this illness 😞
I feel robbed of my health. Thank you Puebla Mexico. Thank you that your food or water destroyed my life, made me lose my job at only 43. No wonder America has a skilled worker shortage if they’re being destroyed like this!!
Thousands of people live in Puebla consuming the same water and food or even worse, and they're perfectly fine. Thousands of tourists visit Puebla, and again, they're fine. You should be focused on your recovery not on blaming México.
Sorry to hear about this 😓
So sorry to hear about your experience… I suggest to Go on a parasite detox like Parafy
How are you doing now?
I'm so happy to hear that. When all of this started out for me, fatigue was the first to come, but it was so little.. Everything for me happened in connection to exposure to mold, but I don't know how much or how little can be attributed to that. First fatigue, weight gain, then anxiety, feeling sickly / fluish, runny nose, coughing, sneezing etc.
I've been out of the mold for 3 months now and the fatigue is all that's really left, but it's just staying put.
Fatigue is one of the last symptoms to go and you don’t really notice a difference in your levels of fatigue because it happens so gradually. Glad to hear you’re feeling much better now!
Yes. 33 years living with Menierres vertigo, teaching school, raising a family, playing the music at church. Caught a virus last summer and I am sick, super sick with CFS. Was getting better and it came back when the cold came back. I was down for over 100 days. Still close to max stressor trying to survive while living alone. Feels the same as the description of long term covid with pins and needles hives. Yes trying everything. Acupuncture, supplements ,naturopathic Dr and their supplements, Kaiser doctors. No one helps so far. Covered with psoriasis for the first time. If I found something to take away the devastating fatigue, I would feel free.
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing, and I understand how difficult it can be to find effective solutions for CFS and its symptoms. It's important to explore various approaches and seek support from people who understand your situation, and also find the right combination of treatments that works for you. While it can feel discouraging, remember that recovery is possible, and many people have found ways to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Keep trying different strategies, listen to your body, and don't lose hope. There may be options out there that can help alleviate the fatigue and provide relief. Stay resilient and keep seeking support.
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@@cfsrecovery thank you
Thanks for the time you take to make your videos.
Thanks Don
Thanks for this video, makes sooooo much sense for me. My symptoms went 1. Insomnia 2. Panic Attacks 3. Dissociation 4. Nervous breakdown 5. Fatigue 6. Pain. The fatigue came after a virus but no doubt was just the last straw to push me into absolute shutdown. Means so much to relate to someone
im so glad you were able to resonate with this!
How are you doing now?
Thank you. At 70- maybe 25 years of this. Have always been hyper vigilant & now understand that. Been to ~10 clinics/doctors. So many glazed looks. So I’m hopeful , 😂Elizabeth
You're an incredible source of resilience! 🌟
Thank you for the videos you make, it gives me a lot of insights! Now that I know I can get better, I am looking for what works for me. I'm clearly in lockdown mode, I'm housebound and bed-bound a lot. I have neuropathy symptoms, pots, my neck and stomach are big weak spots for overstimulation. Do you have a video about the aspects of consciousness and mindset? I understand that this is necessary, but I don't really know where to start! How do I get out of survival mode? Is that simply telling myself that it's okay? That doesn't seem enough for me so far. Yes, I'm an overthinker haha! And my whole life I have had a negative attitude that I can't do it, or I'm not good enough. How do I get out of that spiral? I have already had a lot of therapy and still become sicker, so something still has to be done somewhere.
You’re welcome! 😊 Please check this link. I hope it helps!
ruclips.net/video/UwpbRQwYbno/видео.htmlsi=KbIseIdALevb5_Vs
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I've had cfs for 4 months now and I'm in the military and I'm slowly getting better your videos are alot of help.
How are you now?
Great stuff Miguel. interesting u say the fatigue is the last thing to go ...that is weirdly reassuring as I have had some improvement in pain doing mind/body stuff last month or so, but the fatigue is still major. TY
Yes, this means you have made great strides towards healing!
Cheering for you
Thank you, very well explained, very helpful!
Thank you :)
In lockdown mode for awhile now, & now the blood pressure is thru the roof and my weight gain was crazy. I was also super fit & a personal trainer & group exercise instructor & was in the best shape of my life!
Please check this link. I hope it helps! ruclips.net/video/k_mljnKn8O4/видео.htmlsi=Gy37x96GhA3Wo0Ai
Good stuff
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
When I feel my fatigue come on I try to switch to a more positive mentality. Listen to music. Watch uplifting vids or even comedy. I try to snap out of it by getting up walking around. I work out and can't let this stop me so I try to continue with my workout. I feel great during but later the fatigue could come on, not always. It's all very weird. But I don't wanna give up.
Does anybody suffer all the time fatigue along with lightheadedness that gets worse as the fatigue gets worse until it's to the point you feel you will faint and you must lie down to avoid fainting? I haven't fainted yet, however, I been on the verge of fainting many times, daily or almost daily.
Yes me the fatigue his horrible and makes me feel like il pass out till only down I get body shakes /tremours too when this happens
@@danniellenorthin8436 I'm sorry about what you are going through Dannielle. I've had several days of not being able to go out. This morning after I'd only been up a short time I started blacking out at my computer as I was about to eat my breakfast. I had to go lay down asap and I was able to get to sleep fast. It usually takes me longest time to get to sleep.
Yes. I have suffered with CFS for many years and I would literally feel like I was melting down to the ground. 😢
Thank you so much Miquel 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
You’re very welcome Janna!
Another amazing video! Keeping this in mind will help me… also I want to learn once again to deal with stress…not a kid it as you say… please let me know when the summer program starts!! Can’t wait to work with u
Will do, you're on the priority waitlist! It will likely start in late July or August, but I will continue posting videos consistently on this channel😀
@@cfsrecovery thank u!!!!
@@cfsrecovery thank you!! I have cleared up August just so I can give 100% to the group! Can’t wait..
Thank you
You're welcome 🙌🏻
Fatigue is really the worst for me.. the headaches, GI, PEM feel manageable.
Please watch this and hopefully, it helps: ruclips.net/video/V95bVeCjVuI/видео.htmlsi=Xk5uBqJ_5OBALzKq
@@cfsrecovery I appreciate the response, I will check it out! :)
That is absolutely the case for me. I wish my main problems were pain, IBS, etc instead of this crushing debilitating extreme fatigue.
Great video
Thank you!
Thank you for the video. Since last year going through this thing, I thought I am the only person going through this weird illness. Right now in a rehabilitation center and my physical energy is much better but the mental fatigue is still there. Does anyone had also head- pressure oft?
What do you charge for the jump start program, please? Ty
Hey! Thanks for reaching out about our program. In terms of the cost, it really depends on several factors and I have to see if we can even help you first. I always recommend going through the questionnaire and if you qualify, booking a strategy call to see if you're a good fit for the program! Do so here www.cfsrecovery.co/apply
Looking forward to speaking with you soon!
What helped me with fatigue is taking some aminoacid supplements and going keto. Seems like my body needs a lot of it. Thanks for your awesome work 🙏🏻
Glad that worked! You're very welcome
"aminoacid supplements"
Which ones exactly?
"going keto."
About how long did it take you to see results doing this?
@@Manx123 keto was extra stress for my body so I got worse!
me too@@astridcortooms1964
I focus living a normal life without any Symptoms rather than Focusing doing any cardio exercise (as you advised me) .
Great, yes focus on living a normal life and how nice it will be to walk around again without symptoms. Overtime you'll be able to exercise again but you need to focus on the basics first👍🏻
@@cfsrecovery I'm so excited for that day☺️. Pray for my speedy recovery.
How are you now?
I am an Indian too did you buy his course I can't bcoz I'm a student and I'm facing ear vibration and eye snow visual can you tell me what helped you
There's obviously a connection with stress but I've not seen any science suggesting stress is the cause or the mechanism. We really know much about this right? What literature supports this view.? I guess the program is expensive?
Watch more of my videos I break this down, also listen to or read the brain's way of healing, the upward spiral, study dr. moskowitz work.
What really stressed me out was walking at a slower pace with a family member. In the past I have been so used to brisk walking to release any tension in my body and during the pandemic I struggled because I was forced to go out especially when I was trying to listen to my body when it was saying that it didn’t really want to go out.
I totally understand 👍
My mother have also sleep problems and now she have fatigue, she feels also fel legs are trembling… I’m concerned and try to understand if this is related with nervous system or not…
Please watch this and hopefully, it helps:
ruclips.net/video/4wxdebRbbZA/видео.html&pp=iAQB
I had this bad and stressful encounter with a bus driver who upset me and my son something terrible. She acts very superior but when she opened her mouth there was nothing superior about her in the least. She then seemed very ignorant. Anyhow the encounter caused me to scream 1 word at her after I tried to talk with her to no avail. It set me back. I've had more problems with my CFS and lightheadedness to the point I haven't been able to go anywhere.
I'm so sorry about your bad encounter that may have triggered your symptoms. I understand how difficult it can be but as much as possible to avoid situations - people or places that get your nervous system overstimulated.
@@cfsrecovery Yes kind sir I sure do agree with you! Thank you! I've got to remember to keep my mouth shut when encountering difficult people. I'm still not doing good. I've not been able to go out in many days now. I'm trying to change my eating habits in hopes I'll get better.
How do you deal with brain fog when trying to work?
And how much do you charge for your program.
In terms of the cost, it really depends on access to me and I have to see if we can even help you first.
I always recommend going through the questionnaire and if you qualify, booking a strategy call to see if you're a good fit for the program! www.cfsrecovery.co/apply
P.S: We currently have application calls ongoing for March program!
Sorry to comment so much but I've suffered migraines for days in a row every month (they use to be worse) for I'm guessing 18 years. I stopped taking the triptan drugs; I started taking Excedrin as needed.
Sorry to hear about this. Here's a great video for that ruclips.net/video/k_mljnKn8O4/видео.html
Hey there, I'm wanting to sign up to the program but first concerned about the timezones will work if I am in Australia... Would that make it too difficult for me to participate being on the other side of the world?
Thanks a lot for your videos, this video sounds logical. I would be in lockdown mode for over a year (ill for 3 years), but I am not sure what my first onion layer symptoms would be. Would it be blurry vision ortostatic intolerance, brainfog, concentration problems and IBS?
I used to have daily fevers as well, that was together with the fatique my first symptom, so I don't think I can assume they will go away in the same order since that is gone? Not sure if you can answer this question like this, but thanks for reading anyways! 😊
Not really, they might not go away in the same order they came in that's for sure
We're same symptoms ma'am , we can through this.
How do you know what to do to start physically healing?
Hey Adam, I could probably give you a hundred different answers. I'd suggest to dive deep into the videos on this channel, starting with this playlist! I break everything down in as much detail as I can - ruclips.net/p/PLJT8-UVmfsmLXOsYH_kqLHyeCq4Arsyv4
How do you stop, how do you slow down! Please???
Please check these links. I hope these helps! ruclips.net/video/I6HE8WtI2Z4/видео.html&pp=iAQB
When does the severe brain fog start to lift?
My problem is only the big futige and crashes. Don't have other symptoms . I'm housebound. Trying to be calm, doing meditation, changed my diet (through the advice of a naturopath), trying to think positive and not panic because of the fear of a crash. How can I tell if I'm on the way to recovery? Less futige? Less crashes? How much time does it take to fatigue to reduce?
Yes, let’s fatigue and less overall symptoms. When you say crash what do you mean by that? Can you be more specific?
@@cfsrecovery crashes for me is the pem (post exertional malaise). A flu like symptoms. Deep fatigue that forces me to lay in bed for at least one day and then it takes 8 days to get back to my base line that is also not that good because I have futige and am very tired. My muscles are weak.
Dana Peretz this describes my situation too. CFS triggered by Covid a year ago. I’ve done some work with the curable app as far as brain retraining and meditation but I didn’t really stick with it for long enough. I can do light chores and shop but a 2k step walk triggers pain, headache, and malaise feeling.
How are you guys now?
Ive been feeling a lot better the physical fatigue has subsided heat intolerance almost non existent but the mental fatigue is still there which is weird
Good for you 😁
Hey Miguel.
I’ve been following you for a while and I love what you’re doing.
Just wanted to ask if you gained weigt while recovering from cfs? I am 5,5 month into doing brain retraining and around 3,5 months I started to gain weight which is something new because my whole life I was at the same optimal weight so now I am overweight and I am thinking how is this going to look in the next months. I already jumped from size 6 to 10 and would like to stop it somehow. I am happy to see huge improvement and the extra weight is the only downside I see at the moment.
Can you share your experience? Thanx.
Absolutely, I definitely gained a lot of weight after getting out of the hospital. I was also on medication so my cravings are through the roof, and also I have been deprived of really delicious junk food for so long, so I kind of went all out. I went from 140 pounds to 195 pounds in the span of one year - that is a TON of weight. Now I'm back to my regular weight of 160! I'm glad to hear you're getting better, don't worry too much about the weight right now because that can always come off. Essentially you just have to control your food portions and you'll start to lose weight pretty quickly. For now enjoy the ride!
Thank you!
What do you think about caffiene? Should it be cut out entirely in order to heal?
How to Fix IBS, Digestion Problems, and Food Sensitivities With CFS: ruclips.net/video/EZdNJ4sZvJY/видео.html
I agree with your concepts but I think everyone heals differently. For me fatigue was the last thing I got. And when the fatigue is gone at certain times, I know there is pain but it doesn't bother me, if that makes any sense. I think we need to all be very careful dictating which comes first or what to work on first. It took me years of FM to ever feel fatigue. Just sayin' Thank you for all you do. Mainstream medicine does NOTHING for chronic conditions and most times they make it worse with all their pharmaceuticals.
You're welcome and thank you for sharing 😊
When you say you made a video and we "can click on it up here", there is no link..
Thank you for letting us know. 🙂
I did the questions to inquire abt the programme when u ask will i commit financially without even knowing the cost and I say No, u say I am not suitable ?? Does this programme cost thousands of dollars? Is it just for 'young ' people ? Whats the go with the secret finance thing ?
There are questions specifically talking about price later on in the questionnaire, we’re not hiding anything. The programs range anywhere from 297-6500
What if you're broke? I'm disabled and I'm living off the kindness of others. I don't have the money for this. 😔
I know when I'm stuck in lock down mode and become in a vegetated state but I can't understand leading up to this because I'm on autopilot
Hopefully we can help you with that!
hii miguel,
i am.suffering from all.these things
amd very sensitive when somebody is sitting closer to me ans doing some actions my body feels a kind of tremors and i feels like something is running in it always.
sometimes it goes slower but the other time it gets started again.
i am.feeling like an earthquake is happing inside my body.
how to get rid of this please help me
Those are chronic pain symptoms. For those kind of symptoms and sensations, watch this video, it will help you out a lot.
ruclips.net/video/4wxdebRbbZA/видео.html
Well im in the fatigue fase and I dodnt understand how toger rid of the fatigue
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.
ruclips.net/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/видео.html
Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ruclips.net/p/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa
Love your approach. If I am already implementing calming practices each day and in more of a rest and digest mode, can you suggest how I can deal palpitations every time I try and activate weak muscles, please? I tell myself I will be ok and try not to feel scared of the symptoms. What mindset would you suggest for this scenario please? Thankyou kindly. 🌹🌹🌹
Hey Leah, there's a few videos on my channel about how to deal with symptoms properly, have a look at those videos because I dive deep into this topic!
What was in these IV drips..? No point taking vitamins you're not deficient in.
Amino acids and lots of B-vitamins + and Adrenal supplement complex. I was desperate and was willing to try anything so I listened to the naturopath, ended up spending over $10,000 over the course of 3 years and was way worse after all that
What about if your not bed bound how do you recover if your not bed bound
If you're not bed bound or if you are bed bound?
@@cfsrecovery if you are not bed bound
Joint pains and body aches too
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.
ruclips.net/video/Z5Bd6uM_oWE/видео.html
Also, here's a playlist I created that will help you deal with symptoms if you're looking for more info on specifics: ruclips.net/p/PLJT8-UVmfsmKHgGkCQPKkmHgZL11LqvJa
So if your nervous system stabilises in the wrong state, the only way to get it to stabilise in the right state is psychiatric medicine? What happens after you stop the medicine?
Please check this link. I hope it helps! ruclips.net/video/aLiO9T0x3sc/видео.htmlsi=q1VbhGkp_azOcj4j
I guess you could call what I feel during intense exercise stress, but it's stress I enjoy. I also find that I experience the worst fatigue hours and usually days after such stress, such exertion.
I don't think it's that helpful to explain PEM as a response to stress.
Seems like your mind likes the exertion and your body finds it stressful
@@zonderbaar Yes? My mind would like more activity than my body feasibly permits.
Not all stress is "bad," (lots of evidence for this). I don't even think PEM follows stress as such more than exertion.