Dr. Smith Does It Again: University Student Returns to Health by Pacing
- Condition
- ME/CFS
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill for
- Not stated
- Published
- Mar 2015
Summary
Tried Dr. Smith's strict energy-limiting pacing protocol himself for ME/CFS but acknowledged finding it difficult to follow consistently. Illness duration and severity are not detailed in this post. Separately notes that meditation was helpful for him. No clear resolution or later follow-up on the pacing protocol itself is given in the thread.
What they credit
Credits Meditation, yoga, breathwork, Pacing and the energy envelope.
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