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Marc Auerbach - CFS Recovery Story

I was always a hectic person, probably as far back as I can remember. By the age of 18 I had become a successful DJ and record producer. Despite my career going extraordinarily well, by the age of 21 I was heading for a burnout. I was advised by my doctor to take a vacation. I went to Turkey and swam in the refreshing seas and tried to switch off. The refreshing seas were actually polluted with effluent and very soon I developed what I thought was just an ear ache. Because of the weakened state of my body and in particular my immune system, this earache soon turned into a serious viral infection that affected my brain.

I spent a total of ten months on and off in a hospital. I was placed on a ‘post viral fatigue syndrome programme. This started in 1992 and although some of the symptoms – vertigo etc subsided, my health declined and declined through the familiar pattern of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. At first I was able to continue my career but as time went on and the condition of CFS progressed, my world and my options got smaller and smaller until ultimately I was pretty much bed-bound for a good 6 months of every year.

Over the course of 15 years of continuing illness I tried many therapies and treatments ranging from acupuncture, cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling, psychotherapy, Reverse therapy, hypnotherapy, osteopathy, kinieseology, homeopathy, massage therapy, essential oil therapy – needless to say, none of these cured me. I was also pumped intermittently with anti-depressants as well as a few token courses of antibiotics.

By year fourteen I was getting desperate. Then a close friend told me about the work Russell was doing and directed me to his website. I rang Russell and we started on our journey. The theory of the adrenaline connection made so much sense to me, and could help to explain why I’d remained stuck in this state for so long. I also read other peoples testimonials referring to the Lightning Process and EFT, which confirmed these approaches had helped people in a similar state to me.

After training in the Lightning Process with Russell and resolving some long-standing issues with EFT, I have had an almost miraculous turn around in my health and life. This combination of approaches has been exactly what I needed to change the pattern of ill health that I’d been stuck in for so long. It hasn’t all been easy, but with determination and hard work, along with the support and coaching that I’ve received from Russell it’s all become a reality.

It seems utterly incredible to me now when I look back over those 15 years of living hell. When that friend first pointed me in the direction of Russell’s website, I must admit I was very sceptical after having gone down so many dead-end routes already. I’m just so glad I took the leap of faith and I will always be grateful to Russell for understanding and helping me by giving me the tools to turn my life around and start living again. If anyone reading this is considering the Lightning Process training or EFT – I suggest you go for it, and then get on with living your life. I have!

Marc Auerbach - London

Bev Bodenstein - M.E. Recovery Story

I've seen tremendous improvement in my energy levels and daily activities since I participated in the recovery course with Russell Stubbs. I'd had M.E. for eight and a half years, starting after a series of vicious viral attacks. My life crashed dramatically and I began the route, common to so many of us, of searching for a cure or at least some relief. I eventually fell into a depression - all part of M.E. I know - and that was devastating. Although I lifted out of that, it became very difficult to get out of negative thought patterns, and the effects of energy depletion. I seemed always anxious and was easily overwhelmed by even previously routine tasks, or situations. I found little peace and joy as my mind went into negative over-think.

It was at this point that I was given a lead to the Lightning Process. I followed it up and eventually arranged to attend Russell Stubbs training in London. Before the training, Russell phoned me and coached me, making sure I could download his relaxation recording and gave me instructions on the relaxation and energy balancing methods he has put together. These were immediately effective.

On the three day course we were a group of men and women all with such similar symptoms and anxieties. Russell's training was excellent. At the end of day one, we had learned how to break unhealthy, energy draining thought patterns and attitudes, especially towards the illness and its symptoms. All the time, Russell would build into the course techniques to assist the process, to relax body and mind and build energy levels - I found this to be extremely helpful.

That first night, I immediately experienced the renewed energy levels that result from following the principles we had learned. At the end of the course, every one of us was enjoying new energy levels and we observed how many of our symptoms were fading. I continue to use the techniques of the LP and other therapeutic tools that Russell taught us. I feel that my mind, body (and spirit) have made incredible progress on the road to good health. I have much more physical and mental energy, resilience, positivity, joy and peace since the course. I look forward to continuing to enhance my life using all the tools that Russell brought into the training.

The training made so much sense and is built on sound, scientific principles. If you are suffering with chronic fatigue problems from any source, burnout, depression, M.E., Fibromyalgia etc.- or just debilitating stress levels, take the training with Russell and get a "box of tools" to turn your life around.

Bev Bodenstein - South Africa

Pål Ibrekk - M.E. Recovery Story

Hi,

My name is Pål and I'm a 17 year old boy from Oslo, Norway. From when I was 15 I had suffered from fatigue, insomnia and depression. The doctors gave me the diagnosis of M.E. This severly limited my life since I used to be in the academic elite as well as being in the national elite in rowing. Obviously it was hard for me to cope with this illness and I got depressed because I couldn't exscersise anymore, nor could I spend time with my friends, and I was really slipping in school.

I was pretty much in and out of hospitals and private medical clinics for two years while physicians and alternative medicine practitioners attempted to cure me of my illness. After two years of lousy quality of life and massive hospital bills I heard from a friend that there was this thing in England called the Lightning Proccess. I then heard there was going to be a course in Oslo. At first I did not want to try it since I had heard it made you healthy in 3 days so it just seemed to good to be true. (That's the cynic in me talking:P) But I finally gave it a go and it totally changed my life.

Over the duration of the 3-day course I made massive changes in my condition and by the end of day three I was out jogging again for the first time in two years!!!. My trainer (Russell Stubbs) also trained me in a group of relaxation tecniques wich combined with the Lightning Proccess proved to be extremely effective in the treatment of my symptoms (fatigue, insomnia and depression).

If there is one thing I regret it is not doing the Lightning Proccess sooner because it has really improved my quality of life. As I write this, it has only been one week since I finished the course and I already see myself as fully recovered from all my symptoms. I sleep easier, I'm filled with energy and I haven't been happier in years:D I feel it is going really well, I'm out running almost every day and I actually participated in the PE class on Friday and I finished in the top half of my class in the strength tests.

If you or any of those around you are suffering from similar symptoms, and may feel it will be a drag to do this proccess I can guarantee you that you will be better for it. Even if you (just like I was) are sceptical to alternative medicine, let me tell you... this is isn't alternative medicine, because there is no alternative to this...

Sincerely, Pål Ibrekk - Norway

Olivia - PVFS Recovery Story

I have worked in advertising for 16 years and ride/compete horses for a hobby. I am someone who is fit, healthy and enjoy life. I am not often ill and do not think of myself as someone who would get chronic fatigue or anything that would be described in those terms. I have no wish to lie in bed and normally have lots of energy. I could never imagine this type of illness happening to me.

However in April 08 I had a viral illness and ended up in bed and unable to work. After 4 weeks I went back to work for a few days but ended up in bed feeling even worse. I could not even open the curtains. I just lay there in the dark feeling dizzy and ill. The doctor said I had post viral fatigue and should just rest. I did this and, over the next few weeks, gradually started to walk just a short way each day. It did not seem to help much. I still felt very wobbly and tired after I did anything. I had been told about the Lightning Process but it was only after the third person had mentioned it to me that I looked it up on the internet, as I was worried about it being something wierd and so not for me.

I went onto a couple of web sites but it was Russell Stubbs's site of www.fatigueguide.com that really made sense to me. Not only did it explain everything clearly, it was intelligent and straight forward. It also was extremely helpful, going so far as to offer a number of free exercises and even a downloadable CD recording, all of which were a great support as I was sitting at home in my flat worrying about the future.

I then attended the Lightning Process with Russell Stubbs. I learnt so much, more than I ever expected, and the results have been great. Within a few days I was back walking and biking and, very soon, horse riding and am now planning to go back to work.

Russell was an excellent practitioner of The Lightning Process, as well as further helping me through the use of EFT, which he used as an additional support. Russell has so much experience that he brings to his work and really understands what is needed for each individual. As he himself says, everyone is different, and he was able to help and support all of us on The Lightning Process and beyond.

I could not recommend him highly enough, and in fact, already have to friends of mine!

I count myself as so fortunate to have attended The Lightning Process with Russell and I have also learnt so much through doing additional EFT work with him on the telephone.

Olivia Heywood

BRB from Oslo - CFS Recovery Story

I spent three days in London in July 2008 with Russell and six other people. I had heard about Russell from a colleague who’s sister had spent most of the past two years in bed because of fatigue, unable to take care of her children. After three days in Wales with Russell, she had recovered from the disease and was back on her feet again. My colleague could not explain what had made her well, but she knew the three days had changed her sister, and that she could take care of herself and her family again.

Working in the academic world, I would normally look for scientific proof. I did not this time. I do trust my colleague and I had been on sick leave for a year, which means I would loose my wages if I didn’t manage to go back to work. I had surgery due to an old fracture in January. The pain prior to the operation forced me to almost a year on painkillers. I was always exhausted. After surgery I was going to physiotherapy three times a week. I had to rest in bed prior to and after the physio. I had to spend most of my time in bed on the days in between the physio. This was my life this spring.

My friends and colleagues would ask me if it was boring not doing anything all day. It was not boring. I did not have the energy for anything else. Some people would tell me that they were tired too. As I know tired, there is a huge gap between tired and exhaustion. It is almost like trying to compare a mosquito bite to surgery without painkillers.

I tried to talk to my physiotherapist and the hospital where I went for check-ups, about my exhaustion. They tended to look into the air, answering that they never heard of anything like this happening before. My g.p. said that I’d been working too much for a long time, and that the pain and surgery probably pushed me over an edge, and that I needed to rest and not push myself to anything that felt wrong for my body.

I felt so lucky that Russell allowed me to enter the course in London. As well as teaching the Lightning Process, he instructed us in other techniques including focused breathing exercises and acupressure tapping techniques. I found these to be very helpful and continue to find a benefit from them. The course itself is about half a day each day. I spent all my time during the rest of the day doing homework and exercises given to us by Russell. It was hard work. I needed to spend that time with this focus only, in order to get the reward I got. I could feel my energy coming back during my first day.

After coming home to Oslo, I had another week before starting to work. I spent it on practicing all I’d learned, and making LP, tapping and focused breathing a part of my daily living at home.

My friends tell me my voice sounds different and that I walk with more bounce than I did in years. I feel so grateful being able to do full time the work that I love doing. I’m so grateful that I had Russell as my coach, because I think he has a gift not only on how he presents his knowledge, but also because of his way of meeting the people he works with.

I’m so full of energy now, that I need to focus on not taking too much on. I’m back in aerobic-class at least two nights in the week and next week I’ll be starting learning a new language – the bella Italiano!

BRB - Oslo, Norway, September 2008

Sabine's CFS Recovery Story

I have always been a dynamic and enthusiastic mother of two kids who also enjoyed work. Three years ago after a long period of stress at work, I had a burn-out. After one year with no energy, I recovered gradually but not sufficient enough to be able to go back to work, so I quit my job. This decision was painfull and difficult for me.

I very often experienced nauseas and very strong headaches, concentration problems and fatigue. Due to the unpredictability of the symptons I suffered a completely unstable heath condition. I could not plan anything without knowing how I would feel and was not enjoying life under the circumstances. I saw that it also influenced my family, something that was very difficult for me to accept.
 
Then I read about the Lightning process in the newspapers: it just felt right for me. Even though, the stories of the people I was reading of seemed more dramatic than mine, I knew that I was sick and that I deserved to do something about it.
 
I decided to attend the earliest class I could because I was dying to get my life back. And it happened! Two weeks after the training I felt strong enough to make new projects for my professional life. I am relieved and so are my family. It just feels so good to be myself again.

The training with Russell is a life enhancing experience and I am very grateful to him. Learning the Lightning Process has been extremely helpful to me. During the three days, the group EFT tapping that we used also helped me to recognise and let go of some strong feelings that were getting in my way. This helped me to focus and made the process of change so much easier. I also found the additional breathing techniques and energy practices complimented the training and have become valuable tools I will have forever.

I strongly recommend Russell's course to anyone: it does work!

Sabine L. Oslo

Charlotte's M.E. Recovery Story

Hi Russell, I am just writing to say how grateful I am for the help you have given me!

I have had fatigue/ME symptoms for many years. 5 months ago I had a total break down which prevented me from working or enjoying a normal social life.

The recovery course really gives light ! After 1 day the pain in my neck was gone! With this I started to believe that the rest of my pains in the back and head also would disappear. Through 2 more days in the course I felt so much better in the whole body. This gave me hope indeed and a reason to listen carefully to our trainer Russell Stubbs. He knows the important balance between being an empathic human person, and a professional trainer.

The other techniques that Russell shared with us made such a difference. The accu-tapping and breathing methods have really helped me! Having tools, means that you can actually DO something about the situation. I have been able to use these tools to resolve physical pain as well as emotional feelings, when previously I would have resorted to eating pain killing tablets.

After just one week at home I felt so many positive changes. I don’t run the “scary movies” anymore, far less pain, lots of energy and I am in general a much happier person. The important knowledge of how my brain works and effects my life, is together with the training program, an effective tool to overcome fatigue, depression and physical pain.

Two weeks on and yesterday and today have been wonderful days, only vague pain now and then, but most of all the happy feeling today. It’s like the shadow has disappeared and I can see everything around me without fear and depression. It’s like having had at least 3 glasses of the finest champagne!!

Today I have walked for 3 hours in the most beautiful sunshine, blue, blue sky and water in the fjord, autumn leaves in yellow, orange and wine red colours. I’ll make a nice and healthy dinner for my husband and I and then visit a girlfriend in the afternoon. Talk about energy !

Get yourself on the course and get help

Charlotte (55) Social Worker - Bergen, Norway

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