In this article series on chronic fatigue, we've talked about mental-emotional, lifestyle, and stress-related factors that can deplete energy.
By taking a look at the big picture of chronic fatigue, you can see that there are actually many factors that can pull together and work as a team to make you feel tired.
There is no one meditation technique, supplement, diet, or pharmaceutical drug out there that will make you feel less tired and more energized.
Trying to get back your energy is an investigative process where you have to look at more than one piece of the puzzle.
While you're piecing together the puzzle, fears may come up that have been difficult to look at in the face.
Facing your fears is actually such an integral component to getting back your energy that it could be discussed on its own.
It is also the topic most easily ignored during most discussions about chronic fatigue.
Why? Because it's scary.
Fears are both great motivators and great blockers of life and energy, depending on how you use them.
They are not meant to stop you, but if left unattended long enough they can fester, drag down your energy, and contribute greatly to chronic fatigue symptoms.
As much as it's tempting to think that ignoring a fear will make life easier, it doesn't work too well that way.
It can seem to work out well on the surface level, but looking deeper into your life and health it's hard to argue that ignoring your fears enhances your energy and lifestyle.
Often, the fears that are being ignored will take up residence somewhere in the body and just wait.
At first, they may wait patiently but eventually they will start to become like obnoxious neighbors.
They can start disturbing your sleep, interfering with the activities that you typically enjoy doing, drag down your energy, and affect how well you take care of yourself.
Chronic fatigue is tricky because it can stem from certain fears you already had, and it can also introduce new fears surrounding getting healthy again.
Often, as you tackle the fear of getting healthy you can also start to unravel other fears that have been following you around.
How does this work? Getting your health and energy back is a process that gives you an opportunity to learn more about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and your fears along the way.
If you take your body up on this opportunity, you'll only enhance your chances of recovery from chronic fatigue.
You can start out by not only admitting that you're chronically fatigued, but also that you have certain challenges and fears hanging around that are waiting for you to face them.
It may feel like you don't possibly have enough energy right now to face these challenges, but that thought is sometimes like a catch-22.
You do need energy to face challenges, but you also need to face your challenges and fears in order to regain some footing with your energy and motivation levels.
Sometimes it can be difficult to look at ourselves from the outside and realize that blocked fears could be a source of chronic fatigue and other persistent health issues.
It helps to take a step back and look at both health and fear from the outside, because as humans we can sometimes feel too involved with our struggles to have a clear picture of what is really going on.
Does it seem like it's impossible to take a step back? If so, that's okay.
It happens to everyone at one point or another that fears can seem too close to handle.
Imagine what it's like to watch a movie and see a character struggling with feeling both fear and the strength to overcome that fear.
Watching from the outside while someone else deals with these challenges, we recognize that overcoming our fears involves a process and a journey.
We also realize that there are periods of uncertainty along the way as well as growing pains.
It is hard to see this point in the moment, but some of the moments in life that seem most uncertain offer us the most fertile opportunities for learning and growth.
While all this is understandably easier to recognize when looking at others, or a character in a movie, it is all true for you too.
What may feel daunting is an opportunity for learning, growth, and overcoming fears.
Take a step back from your situation and be an investigator to see if you can connect the clues that your body and mind are giving you on what to do regarding your health.
The body gives us these important clues every day and it's up to us to notice them and give them value.
Currently researchers are looking into the exact scientific causes of chronic fatigue, people are discussing the topic on online forums and discussion boards, and many books and blogs are being dedicated to the subject.
These are all chronic fatigue resources that are being developed out there in the world, but what you going to do today in your own world to start reducing chronic fatigue and getting back your energy? For recovery, this is the most important question to ask.
By taking accountability for your health, looking into mental-emotional factors, paying attention to lifestyle habits, and looking at your fears, you can take the steps you need toward recovering from chronic fatigue.
Remember to pay attention to all the pieces of the puzzle, honor your journey, and to have your own back along the way.
By taking a look at the big picture of chronic fatigue, you can see that there are actually many factors that can pull together and work as a team to make you feel tired.
There is no one meditation technique, supplement, diet, or pharmaceutical drug out there that will make you feel less tired and more energized.
Trying to get back your energy is an investigative process where you have to look at more than one piece of the puzzle.
While you're piecing together the puzzle, fears may come up that have been difficult to look at in the face.
Facing your fears is actually such an integral component to getting back your energy that it could be discussed on its own.
It is also the topic most easily ignored during most discussions about chronic fatigue.
Why? Because it's scary.
Fears are both great motivators and great blockers of life and energy, depending on how you use them.
They are not meant to stop you, but if left unattended long enough they can fester, drag down your energy, and contribute greatly to chronic fatigue symptoms.
As much as it's tempting to think that ignoring a fear will make life easier, it doesn't work too well that way.
It can seem to work out well on the surface level, but looking deeper into your life and health it's hard to argue that ignoring your fears enhances your energy and lifestyle.
Often, the fears that are being ignored will take up residence somewhere in the body and just wait.
At first, they may wait patiently but eventually they will start to become like obnoxious neighbors.
They can start disturbing your sleep, interfering with the activities that you typically enjoy doing, drag down your energy, and affect how well you take care of yourself.
Chronic fatigue is tricky because it can stem from certain fears you already had, and it can also introduce new fears surrounding getting healthy again.
Often, as you tackle the fear of getting healthy you can also start to unravel other fears that have been following you around.
How does this work? Getting your health and energy back is a process that gives you an opportunity to learn more about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and your fears along the way.
If you take your body up on this opportunity, you'll only enhance your chances of recovery from chronic fatigue.
You can start out by not only admitting that you're chronically fatigued, but also that you have certain challenges and fears hanging around that are waiting for you to face them.
It may feel like you don't possibly have enough energy right now to face these challenges, but that thought is sometimes like a catch-22.
You do need energy to face challenges, but you also need to face your challenges and fears in order to regain some footing with your energy and motivation levels.
Sometimes it can be difficult to look at ourselves from the outside and realize that blocked fears could be a source of chronic fatigue and other persistent health issues.
It helps to take a step back and look at both health and fear from the outside, because as humans we can sometimes feel too involved with our struggles to have a clear picture of what is really going on.
Does it seem like it's impossible to take a step back? If so, that's okay.
It happens to everyone at one point or another that fears can seem too close to handle.
Imagine what it's like to watch a movie and see a character struggling with feeling both fear and the strength to overcome that fear.
Watching from the outside while someone else deals with these challenges, we recognize that overcoming our fears involves a process and a journey.
We also realize that there are periods of uncertainty along the way as well as growing pains.
It is hard to see this point in the moment, but some of the moments in life that seem most uncertain offer us the most fertile opportunities for learning and growth.
While all this is understandably easier to recognize when looking at others, or a character in a movie, it is all true for you too.
What may feel daunting is an opportunity for learning, growth, and overcoming fears.
Take a step back from your situation and be an investigator to see if you can connect the clues that your body and mind are giving you on what to do regarding your health.
The body gives us these important clues every day and it's up to us to notice them and give them value.
Currently researchers are looking into the exact scientific causes of chronic fatigue, people are discussing the topic on online forums and discussion boards, and many books and blogs are being dedicated to the subject.
These are all chronic fatigue resources that are being developed out there in the world, but what you going to do today in your own world to start reducing chronic fatigue and getting back your energy? For recovery, this is the most important question to ask.
By taking accountability for your health, looking into mental-emotional factors, paying attention to lifestyle habits, and looking at your fears, you can take the steps you need toward recovering from chronic fatigue.
Remember to pay attention to all the pieces of the puzzle, honor your journey, and to have your own back along the way.
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