ME or Myalgic Encephalopathy
Article by Paul and Denise Douglass
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What is ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy)
ME or Myalgic Encephalopathy is a condition which causes the sufferer muscle and joint pain, chronic physical and/or mental exhaustion, cognitive dysfunction, digestive problems, depression, as well as the possibility of breathing and heart problems.
ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) is thought to affect as many as one in every 250 people in some countries, with around a 250,000 people suffering from ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) in the UK at any given time.
ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) is currently known as:
- Myalgic Encephalopathy
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS)
- Benign myalgic encephalomyelitis
- Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS)
- Neurasthenia
Over the years, ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) has also been known as:
- Chronic Epstein-Barr virus
- Atypical poliomyelitis
- Royal Free disease
- Iceland disease
- Low natural killer syndrome
- Yuppie flu
Symptoms of ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy)
Some of the most common symptoms of ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy), include:
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Chronic physical exhaustion
- Mental exhaustion
- Poor concentration
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Sleep problems
- Digestive / gastric problems
- Depression
- Poor memory
- Breathing difficulties
- Heart problems
In young people, ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) can also affect their school work, although ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) affects a smaller percentage of young people than adults.
As well as affecting adults more than children, ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) is also thought to affect more women than men.
ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) may cause a person’s social life to be affected, and in many cases, the ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) sufferer may find that they cannot maintain a full social life at all.
Some ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) sufferers may become bedridden, dependent on others, and often completely housebound, often for a long period of time.
Treatment for ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy)
Many treatments and therapies have been tried to treat ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) over the years, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Antidepressants
- Change of diet
- Supplements
- Pain Killers
- Psychoanalysis
- Counselling
ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) and Avon Hypnotherapy
We have found, that a very effective way of helping someone with ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) is to help them to understand themselves and their ME.
By having a strong self insight, and fully understanding how powerful the mind can be (both in positive and negative terms), the ME sufferer can really feel better, and feel that they are more able to handle their ME symptoms.
So, to help the person with ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy), we don’t really use a ‘therapy’ at all… instead, we offer them a training course which teaches them how to understand the amazing ways that the mind can affect the way you feel, think and behave.
If you are looking for help with ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy), get in touch with us using the form below, and we can arrange to meet for an initial consultation, so that we can have a good chat about things.
Names for ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy):
Myalgic Encephalopathy, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CFS, Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome, PVFS, Benign myalgic encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, CFIDS, Neurasthenia, Chronic Epstein-Barr virus, Atypical poliomyelitis, Royal Free disease, Iceland disease, Low natural killer syndrome, Yuppie flu
Article by Paul and Denise Douglass
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