Hi Dorothy,
I have gone to counselling via the NHS, they did a sort of triage after a couple of weeks but it has taken 5 months to get to the actual sessions.only runs for six sessions too. Not moaning, NHS is so stretched.
I am wondering if anyone in the ME community ( forum?) Knows of a counsellor that works with ME sufferers. It would seem to make sense as I suspect the ME has such a bearing on other health issues. It is helping me to know it's ok not to feel ok sometimes if that makes sense.
I think many women on here can associate the feelings of losing joy in life. Whilst I am improving in some aspects, I am no way near the happy person I was a couple of years back. I think it's hard when you seem to get a little better with a symptom, then wham, something else muscles in to bring you back down again. I think I have learned to move my goalposts... I can't have very good days right now, so settle for the ok days. I don't know if this is right or wrong but I have to try. Acceptance of how we are in this given time is hard.
Why not try slowly to have some background music?.a new radio station that covers chat and discussions with a little music maybe? Nothing too taxing as I understand the physical and mental fatigue. I get my peace from being near nature too. Our bird feeders give so much enjoyment, we too are lucky to live rural and have the privilege of seeing wildlife around.
Take care x