Giving you the confidence and motivation to manage your condition and symptoms, providing you the tools and knowledge to live your best life, and the ability to experience wellness in mind, body and spirit.
A chronic condition can drain your energy - this is called fatigue. Fatigue can keep you from doing things you want to do. It can be misunderstood by people, because they cannot see your fatigue.
Try to determine the cause of your fatigue, it may be due to something other than your illness.
People sometimes say they can't exercise because of fatigue. This can cause a viscious cycle; people are fatigued because of a lack of movement and they don't move because of fatigue. Even simple exercise can help break this cycle
- Walking around the house for 10 minutes (especially after meals)
- Lifting canned soup overhead during commercial breaks
- Knee lifts while sitting down in your favorite chair
When emotions are causing fatigue:
- Journal your feelings
- Spend time in prayer
- Talk to a trusted person
One way to manage stress is through breathing techniques.
According to Harvard Medical School, breathing techniques have been shown to decrease blood pressure, decrease anxiety, and decrease the fight or flight response - which ultimately decreases your immune system.
1. Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds
2. Hold that breath for 7 seconds
3. Exhale for 8 seconds
Repeat steps 1-3 as many times as you want.
Focus on breathing in God's peace and breathing out your stress. Feel the calm enter your mind, body and spirit.
Psalm 139:14 NIV ...I am fearfully and wonderfully made...
Reflect on God's creation and God's image living in you. Nourish your physical body with healthy food and movement. Nourish your spirit through quiet time with God, prayer, and scripture.
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