Will program help while taking Valcyte?

[m1she11e]

Thank you for the reply Ashov.

I still have not started the Valcyte because I need a root canal first and thats about 2,800.00 more than I had planned. So, during this time I have been trying the program. I have to say it is VERY hard for me. I would be doing it ALL DAY LONG if I did it every time I had a thought regarding my health. I do try! I dont think Ive ever said STOP so many times in my life!
I too easliy give up though because I know I have an active virus, and I also hae some scary neurological symptoms sometimes that I cannot seem to ignore. I understand how the Amygdala effects all of the body systems, including the immune system, which is obviously not working correctly and allowing this virus in.

What I am trying to say is, although I have read where people had "post viral fatigue" and got well with the retraining, but what about an active virus that is VERY high in test results????

This is not an argument, or being negative. I am just trying to wrap my head around it so I dont keep letting those "its a virus, not your Amygdala" thoughts keep me from doing the retraining. I am sure I am not the only one with this struggle.

Thank You for any advice in advance!

[Recovery Soon]

Mishele,

I can certainly understand your fear of being perceived as negative. Don't worry about that. The point is to be as honest as possible with your experience so that we can all learn. Not sugarcoat and heap praise upon praise for fear of offending anyone.

To your question, I remember having a similar concern early on as I had indicators of active EBV. I would say to break those thoughts as it is something beyond your control. Telling yourself that the program won't work for any reason, even a reason which seems valid, will be counterproductive.

I've been blunt about certain limitations I have seen with the program, but have not given up hope yet on its ability to do all that Ashok says. Yet the one thing I know for certain it can do, is dramatically change your relationship to CFS, in other words how you view it, which in of itself gives you a degree of control of how badly and often you are struck by the symptoms. Telling yourself that your case is different, and that none of it will work, will shortchange of your this progress, because after a while with this program, you will begin to see how much of the deep lows in CFS seem to be correlated with a feeling of powerlessness, which you tend to overcome. Again, not claiming any cures just yet. But I definitely have a much lighter mind as a result of the program and these techniques, as time consuming, and well, clunky, they seem to be.

Just realize that there is value in the program, and that even with your active virus, you will likely derive some benefit from the program, which will make your life more live-able.

Your doubts to the contrary stand in the way of this. And that is why they must be stopped. And the meditation should be used regularly too as a necessary adjunct.

Not saying all of this is easy, it's not. Its awfully hard actually, but what other choice is there?

Also- your active virus is likely the result of a vulnerable immune system, which will be bolstered by a more positive attitude which the program cab give you.

Please update us regularly on your progress. I hope you get everything you want from the program.