Overcoming M.E. with Tai Chi

An article by Peter Ogilvie.

I suffered with M.E. for 7 years.
It was a very isolating, frustrating and debilitating disease.
Despite the controversy I believe M.E. is a viral infection.

I was struck down with the disease after spending a night drinking in a student pub.
At the time I was smoking heavily and often lived off take- away food.
Peter

It seemed overnight, half my brain decided to shut itself down – the following day I was so exhausted and dizzy that
I could barely focus on the TV. I went straight back to bed despite having lots of studying to do for my imminent management accounting exams.

Unfortunately the extra sleep had no effect on my zombie-like state. Exercise, resting, eating well and drinking coffee had no effect on my energy levels and I suffered with the flu-like lethargy everyday for about 7 years.

I felt like I was 90 years old. My body was weak, heavy and I had little stamina. Walking up the stairs or to the corner shop was a real effort and most of the time I remained housebound.

My concentration and short term memory were virtually non-existent. I was unable to read or watch TV without getting a headache and my social life was severely impaired because I couldn’t understand what people were saying (they would speak too fast) or I would forget what they said within seconds.
I often felt like the guy who couldn’t create new memories in the film ‘Momento’.

I tried many different therapies to improve my condition:

  • Antidepressant drugs
  • Various diets
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Homeopathic remedies
  • Chinese herbs
  • Acupuncture
  • Hypnotherapy

None had any noticeable effect. By chance I heard about a psychic centre in Liverpool city centre and I arranged a visit with a clairvoyant who was also a spiritual healer. She strongly advised that I take up Tai Chi Chuan immediately and learn the Chi Kung breathing techniques.

Having nothing to lose I decided to give it a try. To my surprise I noticed that both my mood and energy levels improved after the Tai Chi sessions. After about 7 years of regularly practising Tai Chi I made a full recovery from my M.E. condition.

I now look back with a tremendous sense of achievement and believe that I have never been as happy or as healthy as I am today. I highly recommend Tai Chi to everyone wishing to unite mind, body & soul.

I would also like to give a special thanks to Kam Lau for his teachings and his dedication to the art of Tai Chi.

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