Under the Alder Tree

Emma

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 Under the Alder Tree

What do you think has helped or inspired you during your recovery? So many things! I think one of the most inspirational things is being aware that you don’t have to meet the system on its terms. Before I became ill, I followed a very conventional path of school, then university. I worked for a… Continue reading Emma

Leisa

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 Under the Alder Tree

What do you think has helped or inspired you during your recovery? I tried every approach under the sun, spent thousands, and the only thing that has worked for me has been Mickel Therapy. Mickel Therapy seeks to address the root, not just treat, or ease, the symptoms, and it has taught me to view… Continue reading Leisa

Lizzie

July 18, 2019August 13, 2019 Under the Alder Tree

What has helped or inspired you during your recovery? A couple of weeks after my diagnosis the BBC broadcast a nature show, Springwatch live on BBC 2 for three weeks. It was as if the world opened out for me again. The show has brought comfort and solace for me over the years connecting with… Continue reading Lizzie

Sarah

July 18, 2019August 5, 2019 Under the Alder Tree

What do you think has helped or inspired you during your recovery? Getting a massage or reflexology treatment was one of the few things guaranteed to make me feel better. This is what led me to decide that when I was well enough, I would train as a massage therapist. I trained part time at… Continue reading Sarah

Thoughts from my experience

July 17, 2019August 17, 2019 Under the Alder Tree

What do you think helped or inspired you during your recovery? I found it inspiring when I came across people who had recovered from CFS/ME. One of the first things that I remember helping to lift me up during the hardest moments of my symptoms was learning to knit. Mum taught me the basic… Continue reading Thoughts from my experience