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CFS recovery stories wanted for new book
August 5, 2005
Have you recovered from CFS?
I am compiling an inspirational book of recovery stories for people with CFS and am looking for people who have recovered who are happy to contribute their personal recovery story to the book. I would be very grateful if you would be happy to contribute your story which will give hope to many people who are still suffering from CFS.
Guidelines for writing your story
Each person will have a chapter for their story – a short or long chapter – whatever length you want to write it.
You don’t need to write a beautiful piece with perfect grammar. All they want to hear is your personal story. Including your feelings and emotions will make your story easier to identify with, rather than a straight factual account. However, if you are a straight, factual account sort of person and it’s easier to write that way, then by all means do it that way – it will be good to have a variety.
A few ideas to jog your memory when thinking what to write…
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What your life was like ‘before’ CFS - why do you think you got ill |
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Getting a diagnosis/doctors/treatments on NHS and private |
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Alternative therapies / rest / diet / exercise / meditation / courses / books / CBT etc |
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How it affected you physically, mentally and emotionally |
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How it affected career / relationships / finances / social life / spirituality / family issues etc |
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How long you were ill |
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What you think contributed to your recovery and what made the most difference |
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Did you fight for recovery or did it just happen |
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Did you learn anything / did it affect the way you view the world / live / look after yourself now |
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What is your life like post-CFS / job / physical and mental capabilities, happiness etc |
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Could you describe a typical bad day when sick / a good day now well |
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Do you know how to keep yourself healthy in future |
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Have you any advice for others who are still suffering |
When all the stories have been collated, I will get back in touch with everyone individually to keep them informed about the next step. If any editing is required I will contact the persons concerned and talk about what is needed with them. I won’t mess around with anybody’s story.
Deadline for receipt of your story – January 2006
Please return via email to: Alex.barton@tiscali.co.uk
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