I've been living with ME/CFS for 20 years now and ...

I've been living with ME/CFS for 20 years now and the Optimum Health Clinic has been single most helpful thing I've experienced for it. I was initially very skeptical years ago when I first discovered them as I'd always had the message ME was just something you had to live with and at that point, I felt it was as good as it was going to get. However last year, after my symptoms getting much worse, I finally gave it a go and couldn't be more thankful that I did!

I had the invidiual psychology program which taught me a set of strategies that helped my body be in a calmer healing state and helped me to learn how to better respond to my body. I'd always thought of myself as a calm, happy person but it really made me aware of just how much stress my body was under just existing with ME. You can learn about these strategies online for sure but for me, having the support of the practitioner has made all the difference. The support has meant I've been able to implement these strategies into my life and apply them to my specific set of challenges which I really don't think would have been possible without that support.

The nutrion side focuses on aiding your recovery and focuses on you as a whole person, thinking about how all bodily the systems work together. I've had various periods of input from the NHS over the past 20 years but having such personalised care has made a huge difference. Considering I was completely bed ridden when I engaged with the clinic, the difference in me now is phenomenal! My symptoms have reduced so much to the point I would have never thought possible and I'm getting periods of real energy instead of existing in a state of burn out. I'm now excited to see how life goes and not feel like I have to drag myself through it any longer.

I've found all the staff members and practioners to be very professional whilst also being supportive and compassionate. It's all evidence based practice which has really helped me trust in their advice. It's been instrumental in my recovery from ME so for me, has been very much worth it and I can't thank them enough!