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01/09/2025

Hi Everyone,
After a summer break, I am back to give you your daily dose of support, information and inspiration on behalf of Elaine, Kelly and The Chrysalis Effect team.
For those of you who don't know me, I am Sally, I have been through the Chrysalis Effect Program myself. I am fully recovered from Long Covid, a Chrysalis Effect Wellbeing Coach and Specialist and Occupational Therapist.
I love doing these posts, but this summer I had to take a break when life got in the way. The old me would have powered through and worried so much about letting people down. Can anyone relate to this?
Since completing the program and my training, I value and honour my needs and my health and lead by example. So I don't do those "should" behaviours as much anymore. I want to show people that it is ok to take what you need, take a break and a rest, despite what your inner critic or society may say.

The break has done me the world of good and enabled me to intercept any old behaviours and thinking patterns that could have led to a deterioration of my health. I've been prioritising getting out in the sunshine, movement and eating well. I have had such fun and adventures over the summer and done things that I never thought possible back in 2020-22 when I was bedbound and could not dress myself. I am not just recovered, but am living my best life, full of authenticity and purpose.

I look forward to sharing more with you in the days, weeks and months ahead

13/06/2025

Nature restores me. The trees, the breeze, the sunlight—all remind me that I’m connected to something greater, something deeply loving.🦋

11/06/2025

It is so common to be hypersensitive when you have conditions like ME, CFS, Fibromyalgia, Long covid. You may also be sensitive to EMF's This can make accessing resources that may help difficult.
The Chrysalis Effect team listened to your feedback and have created downloadable, printable content. For those who may struggle to watch or hold a screen, we have also created an audio version of all our content. We really do want to make our affordable program as accessible as possible for as many as possible.

Visit www.thechrysaliseffect.co.uk
for more information and a free trial

09/06/2025

Most of us can recognise big traumas, such as war, relationship break up and abuse, which are also known as Big T trauma. Did you know that there are also small T traumas, which can lead to PTSD. This can be things like being ignored by parents, being told you are no good at school or taking on too much responsibility as a child. It is now thought that some people with chronic exhaustive conditions and pain are highly sensitive to these situations. There is a complex link between trauma, exhaustion and pain.

Today, we recognise everyone who has suffered with trauma responses
With warm wishes from The Chrysalis Effect Team

08/06/2025

Self care, however small should be something we incorporate regularly into our routines, not just on a Sunday.

This week, I am going glamping and will attempt to have at least 2 days to unplug in nature

What will you be doing this week to look after yourself?

07/06/2025

Trauma living constantly in our bodies can take its toll, This is why a higher than average percentage of people also have PTSD. We may not realise we have it as we have become that used to it, but it will impact on our behaviour and the things we do.

Healthline states
PTSD is often accompanied by chronic pain due to the physiological and psychological impacts of trauma and stress.
People suffering from PTSD frequently report chronic pain, regardless of the nature of the traumatic experience.
Chronic pain is both a cause and a consequence of PTSD.
Trauma-related distress can lead to chronic pain, and vice versa.
Factors contributing to the connection between PTSD and physical pain include increased sensitivity, stress response, and psychological factors.

Do you think that you may be suffering from both Chronic fatigue/pain and PTSD?
Here at The Chrysalis Effect, we like to help to raise awareness, understand your condition and take steps to help yourself. We are trained to identify trauma and can signpost you to the right services

If you would like to know more about our program, please visit
www.thechrysaliseffect.co.uk

06/06/2025

Post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD affects over 10% of us. It is when the body and mind relives previous traumatic experiences. This can be extremely distressing for the individual. It is known that many people with fatigue have also experienced trauma. This is why The Chrysalis Effect Program and it's practitioners are trauma informed. This means that we can be aware and sensitive to your needs

For more info visit www.thechrysaliseffect.co,uk

05/06/2025

More and more evidence is emerging about the mind body connection. The Chrysalis Effect adopted this approach many years ago. We endorse feeding your body and mind with the right things. This does not have to be complicated, it may be rest that you need, it may be healthy snacks, or going to a place that brings you joy.
What do you do to nourish your body and soul?

We would love to know
With warm wishes from The Chrysalis Effect team

04/06/2025

When was the last time you stopped and really looked around you?
Taking notice is one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing as identified by research by The New Economics Foundation and adopted nationally. It is similar to mindfulness. It is about stopping and connecting with yourself and the world around you. Left to itself, the brain is programmed to be scanning the world around you for danger, especially when you are in an anxious state. When we intentionally stop and notice beauty, detail, the big picture and the small picture, it helps us to get things into perspective. It also helps us to slow down, which encourage the body and mind to be calm.

What have you noticed today?
We would love to know
With warm wishes from The Chrysalis Effect

02/06/2025

Many of us who have experienced fatigue have also experienced fear anxiety and overwhelm. This can occur so frequently, that it becomes the norm. The feelings can be so intense, that it feels that we are anxious all the time. Yet a nervous system which is in fight or flight will send signals to the body and brain which will set off a domino effect in the body, leading to further fatigue.
So it makes sense to try to minimise anxiety and overwhelm. This may mean behavioural changes and mindset changes.
Today, we focus on the mindset. Our mind is programmed to a negativity bias. But if we tell our minds that we are calm, and tell our bodies we are calm by doing activities to calm the nervous system, we can make a real difference.

So today, how about using an the calm affirmation or setting an intention to be calm?

We would love to know how you get on
Warm wishes from The Chrysalis Effect

01/06/2025

You are really worth spending time on you.
It is such an investment
It may leave you feeling calm, revitalised and have energy to help others

What will you do this week for self care?

31/05/2025

One of the things that we encourage in The Chrysalis Effect is to honour our health above all else. Health is something that we often do not feel is important to spend time on until you have not got it. Honouring our health may mean making changes to your lifestyle. Change can often be scary and so we can stay stuck. However, change can also be amazing, empowering and liberating. With support from The Chrysalis Effect program and community, change can be easier.

To find out more, visit www.thechrysaliseffect.co.uk

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