Quick Navigation Show NotesTimestampsLinksTranscriptSubscribe and listen to the podcast on your favourite appOther ResourcesCheck out some other recent episodesCheck out some other recovery stories:Comments about this episode Show NotesIt's easy to get overwhelmed with Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS, MCS, and similar invisible illnesses.People feel overwhelmed trying to do new diets, lifestyle changes, medical treatments, brain training, and just about any other helpful strategy to recover from Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS, or MCS. Understanding how this affects your recovery and how to change your approach may be the biggest breakthrough in your recovery.The 7 Steps:1.) Prioritise a Healing Environment2.) Progress Not Perfection3.) Practice Self Compassion4.) Consider a Time Out5.) Scale Your Engagement6.) Adopt a Flexible Approach7.) Focus More On How Than WhatTimestamps Overwhelmed with Fibromyalgia ME/CFS POTS & MCS Recovery strategies intro0:00:00The single shift that can create breakthroughs0:01:23A big problem with recovery strategies0:02:58Changing your focus and approach0:04:25Consider a radical change0:05:18Don't let brain training stress you out0:07:35Should you 'make it happen'?0:08:37Free eBook0:09:12LinksHere is a link to the ANS REWIRE program. Transcript Not available for this episode.Subscribe and listen to the podcast on your favourite appOther ResourcesCFS Unravelled is the book that started it all, outlining the explanation for the pathogenesis of ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS and related syndromes and explaining how recovery is possible.Learn more HERE.All my email subscribers receive additional FREE resources like my book Discover Hope. So consider subscribing and reading the book to rediscover hope.To learn how other people recover, listen to the recovery interviews!If you would like to learn more about the ANS REWIRE program, check out the 4 free intro lessons or visit the ANS REWIRE website.Check out some other recent episodes@media (min-width: 300px){[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdc0"].tcb-post-list #post-13671 [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdd2"]{background-image: url("https://cfsunravelled.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Podcast-episode-20-o-300x300.jpg") !important;}[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdc0"].tcb-post-list #post-13671 [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebde4"]:hover [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdd2"]{background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)), url("https://cfsunravelled.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Podcast-episode-20-o.jpg") !important;}} Episode 20: Snippet – How resilient can recoveries be after ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, PVFS (or long-covid)?Episode 20: Snippet – How resilient can recoveries be after ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, PVFS (or long-covid)?@media (min-width: 300px){[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdc0"].tcb-post-list #post-12842 [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdd2"]{background-image: url("https://cfsunravelled.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Wisdom-Episode-4-300x300.jpg") !important;}[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdc0"].tcb-post-list #post-12842 [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebde4"]:hover [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdd2"]{background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)), url("https://cfsunravelled.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Wisdom-Episode-4.jpg") !important;}} Episode 4: Dr Jacob Teitelbaum, world leading MECFS Fibromyalgia POTS physician, shares his research and experienceEpisode 4: Dr Jacob Teitelbaum, world leading MECFS Fibromyalgia POTS physician, shares his research and experience@media (min-width: 300px){[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdc0"].tcb-post-list #post-13199 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[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebde4"]:hover [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdd2"]{background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)), url("https://cfsunravelled.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MECFS-Recovery-Story-Luke-o-1024x559.jpg") !important;}} CBT for CFS : Luke shares his experience and frustration that led to his recoveryCBT for CFS : Luke shares his experience and frustration that led to his recovery@media (min-width: 300px){[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebe46"].tcb-post-list #post-12719 [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdd2"]{background-image: url("https://cfsunravelled.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MECFS-POTS-Recovery-Story-Oda-o-300x164.jpg") !important;}[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebe46"].tcb-post-list #post-12719 [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebde4"]:hover [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdd2"]{background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)), url("https://cfsunravelled.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MECFS-POTS-Recovery-Story-Oda-o-1024x559.jpg") !important;}} After 10 years of illness Oda shares her POTS recovery (& MECFS recovery) using ANS REWIRE & cold water immersionAfter 10 years of illness Oda shares her POTS recovery (& MECFS recovery) using ANS REWIRE & cold water immersion@media (min-width: 300px){[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebe46"].tcb-post-list #post-5873 [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdd2"]{background-image: url("https://cfsunravelled.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MECFS-Recovery-Brenten-300x164.jpg") !important;}[data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebe46"].tcb-post-list #post-5873 [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebde4"]:hover [data-css="tve-u-63e84763cebdd2"]{background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)), url("https://cfsunravelled.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/MECFS-Recovery-Brenten-1024x559.jpg") !important;}} Long-term ME CFS sufferer transforms before your eyesLong-term ME CFS sufferer 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