Core issues program-Gupta-compatible

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In addition to continuing with Gupta, I have recently been using a program that was developed by Dr. Howard Schubiner for mind-body syndromes. I think if Gupta developed a phase 2, for those of us who need to explore core issues, this would be it. Schubiner talks mainly about chronic pain but it applies to chronic fatigue as well. It’s available at his website (http://www.yourpainisreal.com) but I am using it with my doctor at Integrative Medicine. There are activities to explore deeper issues that may be contributing to symptoms and impeding recovery. I believe it has helped me a lot. For me, a core issue is not believing in myself, which invades everything, including my belief in my ability to recover. At the website there are some short talks, and if you click on “Resources,” there are 2 longer lectures (50 minutes), each followed by questions and answers.

Another thing that has helped me is using a pedometer to keep track of my steps and every other day trying to increase the number, even if by only a few. If I don’t increase them, that’s OK (but I’m finding that I usually do!). When I do, it’s exciting and I celebrate it. It gives me a positive focus.