Recently I was talking with an acquaintance about a personal challenge he was working through. As we began to explore some of his options, the conversation quickly turned negative as he recounted events in his past that he blamed on others and offered as the reasons why he was being held back now. In contrast, I have a friend whose childhood and youth was so challenging, I’ve wondered if I could have come through it. And yet, she is one of the most nurturing, kind and upbeat people I know.
Of course, I think about my struggle with ME/CFS/SEID and I honestly admit that I spent a lot of wasted time in negative territory at the beginning. The total loss of control of my life paired with the frustration of no answers, led me down a negative path. It took a couple years of indulging in the negative before I realized that it was not only useless, it drained me even more than the ME/CFS/SEID itself.
When you’re struggling with ME/CFS/SEID, it’s understandable to harbor anger as well as some negativity toward your situation and even yourself. But it only saps our already limited energy. In order to walk that path back to health, leave negativity behind you. Walk away from it. You’ll be more energized and less burdened. How do you deal with the negative? What are your strategies? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
Of course, I think about my struggle with ME/CFS/SEID and I honestly admit that I spent a lot of wasted time in negative territory at the beginning. The total loss of control of my life paired with the frustration of no answers, led me down a negative path. It took a couple years of indulging in the negative before I realized that it was not only useless, it drained me even more than the ME/CFS/SEID itself.
When you’re struggling with ME/CFS/SEID, it’s understandable to harbor anger as well as some negativity toward your situation and even yourself. But it only saps our already limited energy. In order to walk that path back to health, leave negativity behind you. Walk away from it. You’ll be more energized and less burdened. How do you deal with the negative? What are your strategies? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
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