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The Golden Rules
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At the start of the programme
all activity should be less than you can achieve.
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Nothing should be put
in the programme that cannot be done every day, seven days a week.
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If you cannot do it every
day do not do it once.
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The programme should be
moved forward by small increments. You should not suffer tomorrow for what
you do today. On a good day never do any more.
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It is widely believed by
specialists in this field that this illness is in your
brain - not in your body. (That is NOT the same as saying it is
"all in the mind"). It is a biochemical, (i.e. one of brain cell
dysfunction), not psychiatric (mental) illness. However, you may suffer some
depression, anxiety and some psychiatric problems as components of the
illness. (Follow this link for an article
"Lets Knock the Stigma" reproduced from a Get Well Club
Newsletter)
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The use of
anti-depressants is essential to treat sleep dysfunction. A mixture of
antidepressants, in low dosage, is recommended. For example, a general
prescription might be 10mg. Amitriptyline, Doxepin, or Trimipramine at night
(THESE ARE NOT SLEEPING TABLETS), and 1 or 2mls of fluoexitin syrup (Prozac)
or Paroxetine (Seroxat) in the morning. These dosages can be increased
gradually to achieve the desired effect, but it is important to start at the
lowest levels so that any possible side effects or sensitivities may be
picked up. IT IS IMPORTANT that your prescribing doctor has an
opportunity to read Dr.Smith's notes on this combined prescription.
You can find them on his medical website <http://www.me-cfs-treatment.com>
under the heading 'Management of AoPVS in Adults'. Antidepressants are not addictive.
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