From 2018 to 2022, Christine Cooper experienced lockdown of a severity most of us can’t imagine.
A former student of Greenhill School, Tenby, Christine was healthy and active until she caught the flu in 2018. She then spent years unable to leave her bed, except to walk five steps to the toilet, holding onto the walls for support.
Diagnosed with a severe form of ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), together with some other conditions, she spent her time lying in the dark in silence, experiencing terrifying symptoms, unable to tolerate sounds, bright lights, or company. Christine’s doctors were unable to help.
Searching desperately for answers, Christine came across the idea that we can retrain our brain for health.
She learned that the brain and nervous system are “neuroplastic”, constantly changing, and we can influence this change positively by working to cultivate safety in the body.
“Many chronic illnesses are due to a faulty threat response,” explained Christine.
“The brain is constantly sending danger signals to all body systems, putting them in high alert or in shutdown mode.”
Christine was guided by a coach to work with her thoughts and her body to turn off the threat response, and slowly, things started to change.
Today, Christine is able to hike, dance, and socialise. She now plans to train to become a coach to help others, and she needs help to raise the funds to pay for it.
Pre-covid, there were an estimated 250,000 ME sufferers in the UK. With Long Covid, estimates have now risen to around a million.
“I’m inspired to share what I’ve learned to help others regain life,” continued Christine, who also plans to offer joy and nature connection sessions for all.
“Reconnecting with joy, safety, and nature has changed everything for me. I so appreciate any support to help me help others access joy and healing!”
Learn more and contribute to the fundraiser at: https://bit.ly/joy-and-healing
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