I have been dealing with severe (and sometimes moderate) CFS for 15 years and my reoccurring problem is handling the absolute boredom and frustration of being indoors all day, hardly able to do anything but ruminate and stare out the window. I am trying to find some meaningful way of spending my time, maybe get a small dog that can do it's business in the garden, so then I don't need to walk it. On good days I can go out of the house for a bit, but there are plenty of long boring days and I am burning up so much energy with being frustrated. Meditation doesn't work for me anymore. Not sure why, but my brain doesn't handle it very well. I used to be a crafty person, fixing almost everything that's broken, but having half finished projects lying around the house is getting on my nerves too. As for reading books, or rather listening to the audio version of them; for some reason I can't be bothered anymore..... I've read quite a few and find that I lose interest in them quite quickly. Also my memory isn't as good as it used to be and books frequently confront me with that.
The usual relaxation techniques etc, I've tried nearly all. It just makes me more frustrated that they don't really help me relax...
Any suggestions, anyone....?
The usual relaxation techniques etc, I've tried nearly all. It just makes me more frustrated that they don't really help me relax...
Any suggestions, anyone....?