There are several treatments for Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis (ME) that sufferers of the ailment can obtain:
Counseling - Counseling allows
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) to express and deal with their
difficult emotions that are bound to crop up when living with a
serious chronic sickness. Through counselling, painful memories are
off-loaded.
Cognitive Therapy - The premise of
cognitive therapy is that Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) sufferers
limit their activity not because they are physically incapable but
because they think the are incapable. Hence, the cognitive therapist
helps these patients to release their negative patters of thought
thereby effecting an improvement. The treatment includes a program
of graded exercise. However, cognitive therapy does not work with
all Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) patients.
Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy
requires great physical and emotional stamina, something that most
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) sufferers are unlikely to have in
abundance. One usually meets with her psychotherapist at least once
or twice a week, every week, month and, possibly for years to come.
Drug Therapy - For those ME
sufferers who also experience mood swings and insomnia, drug
therapy, on the advice of a doctor or psychiatrist, might be
particularly helpful. However, everyone responds differently to
drugs; for some, anti-depressants may have no, or even an adverse,
effect on their health. The normal practice is for ME sufferers to
begin on a very low dose and build up gradually.
Breathing and Relaxation Exercise
- These exercises will not make the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)
sufferers better but will, hopefully, make them feel more rested and
better able to cope with their daily routine Correct breathing and
basic relaxation exercises can help to ease one's tensions.
