Skip to Accessibility Menu Skip to Login Skip to Content Skip to Footer

Energy work and looking damn good.

nancyw421's avatar image

By nancyw421

1 min read

I truly believe in the value of "energy work." I have had MS for 13 years. I am disabled from working but don't look sick. My walking is usually good. Fatigue is my main symptom which leads to a tsunami of other symptoms. I simply cannot function if I get too fatigued.

By providing your email address, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

When I see the words self care, I think of my energy work. I take yoga and Qi Gong classes, get reflexology and massage treatments when I can.

All these activities are based on the idea that our bodies have invisible energy meridians. These meridians can become blocked and my activities promote their unblocking. One of these concepts is from yoga. The energy centers are called Chakras and run from our seats to over our heads. There are 7 of them with a color associated with each one. Google chakra charts for more info.

Another self care concept I got from a book called Look Damn Good. It was written by a local author who has sclera derma. The main thing I took from his book is that no matter what, get up and get dressed every day, even if you stay home and feel like crap. It gives my life more purpose and structure. If I am really sick then I can take a sick day and stay in bed in my PJs. But when you have a chronic illness, it is not good to do this too often.

This article represents the opinions, thoughts, and experiences of the author; none of this content has been paid for by any advertiser. The MultipleSclerosis.net team does not recommend or endorse any products or treatments discussed herein. Learn more about how we maintain editorial integrity here.

Join the conversation

Please read our rules before commenting.