Sophie’s Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue FULL Recovery Story (After 24 Years!)

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  • @RaelanAgle
    @RaelanAgle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Introduction
    02:00 Sophie’s journey with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
    09:54 Sophie’s advice for parents of sick children
    14:25 The diagnoses Sophie received and her reaction to them
    18:16 How climate impacted Sophie’s health
    20:02 The health crash that forced Sophie back to Germany
    24:20 Sophie’s denial and rebellion against illness
    28:15 The initial changes Sophie made that started improving her health
    31:21 What finally restored Sophie back to 100% health
    34:55 How Sophie felt being full well again after 24 years of suffering
    40:24 Why Sophie shares her story
    42:03 The ME/CFS research Sophie is conducting
    45:28 Sophie’s advice for others facing this
    49:48 How to reach Sophie

  • @HealwithLiz
    @HealwithLiz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Even though I experienced CFS as an adult, my favorite part of the interview was minute 10:00 about advice for parents of kids going through the illness. I know there are parents on the other end, too, who push their kids or dismiss them. But what any parent, friend, or loved one can do - which Sophie says so beautifully is allow those moments of joy, encourage time with friends within their zone, and really empower them to do what they can do - instead of trying to "Fix" them (or ignore them). I also love your discussion about labels. What Sophie says at the end about learning to live without the fight really resonated. I'm really looking forward to Sophie's research results on the impact of partners on CFS/Fibro recovery. So many gems in this inspiring interview!!

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much I'm glad you liked the interview 😊 and yes what's also not to ignore is how hard it is on the parents and the they might need support as well

    • @HealwithLiz
      @HealwithLiz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePuzzleOfHealing Aye. I would imagine there is so much pressure on parents for their kids to be like the other kids, and scrutiny on them, too. And also the added physical and emotional demands. There is not much info on how to heal (glad this is beginning to change - like with Raelan's channel), but there's even less on how to support someone. I think it's so wonderful that you're raising awareness to change this!! ❤️❤️

  • @DanEngell
    @DanEngell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    And for the rest of the day I'm going to be like, "Where can I score some Cambo?"
    Sophie, thank you for your story! I got some good nuggets from you. Raelan, you so rock. I suspect you don't know how much positive energy you put into the world. You have created a community that supports all of us. You are giving hope to thousands of people. Hearing others' recovery stories and really feeling the normalcy of knowing we are not alone is the best medicine.

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Dan I'm glad you liked the episode and you are so right about Raelan :-) also it's not such a mystery where to find kambo if you'd like to learn more about it there is an episode on my channel with useful links in the description

    • @DanEngell
      @DanEngell 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThePuzzleOfHealing Thank you, Sophie! I might keep it in my hip pocket as a last resort. Definitely intriguing.

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DanEngell I fully understand it's definitely not a first option to go to :-)

    • @RaelanAgle
      @RaelanAgle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha Dan, your kambo comment cracked me up! And thanks so much for saying such kind things here, this means the world to me to hear ❤️

  • @Hallelujur
    @Hallelujur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for sharing our story, dear Sophie! As a parent it was heartbreaking to hear what you and your family went through. At the same time it's magnificent to see the fire you've always had in you. 🔥 There were so many gems in this interview. Just hearing someone give words to what you're going through is comforting. The part about being afraid to show when you're feeling good was spot on. And not knowing anymore what it's like to live without a fight, to live normally. I hope to get at that place as well after 11 years. 🙏🏽

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much :-) it is though but from the sounds of it you are still persistent and that means there is hope and I wish you best of luck that you find your puzzle pieces to your recovery 🍀🌻

  • @StephdeIcaza
    @StephdeIcaza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My goodness. I cried and laughed. This was an incredible interview. I'm in awe. So many emotions and caves of wisdom (I'm calling them caves cause there's so much in them to explore). I absolutely love the fact you are studying psychology, Sophie! Your perspective is so precious and painfully earned. I cannot wait to see the results of that qualitative study!
    Thank you again, Raelan for bringing pure gold into your channel. From the bottom of my heart thank you for sharing it all, Sophie!

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed it Steph 🙂 and I'm very excited too to see what I'll find with my study I hope it'll be helpful

    • @StephdeIcaza
      @StephdeIcaza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThePuzzleOfHealing you are amazing 😍🤗👀

    • @StephdeIcaza
      @StephdeIcaza 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ezza1236 there is something physically wrong with the body. The nervous system, the immune system and the endocrine system, are all not functioning correctly. That in turn causes a host of other problems in the rest of the body. This is an illness that affects the whole body by affecting the brain and then the chain reaction continues. Please continue your research carefully.

    • @StephdeIcaza
      @StephdeIcaza 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ezza1236 I don't know if you have a chronic illness but after living with M.E for 5 years, i admire the intense emotional resilience that is required to face as long a journey as Sophie had, her positive perspective, her honesty, her insight that came from important moments in her journey. No, I probably won't take frog poison but Sophie offered so much more in thus interview than that. If you don't know much about M.E. I recommend Raelan's interview with Dan Neuffer. And Dan Neuffer's interview with Raelan in his channel where they cover a summary of what they've learned from M.E from 100 sufferers. Keep in mind, all this content is intended for people who are already familiar with the illness but I think it'll help. All the best. I really hope it's not you who have the illness or someone you love but that whatever the case is, you find your path of recovery quickly.

  • @liviasari
    @liviasari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, what a story! Amazing! Thank you and I am grateful that I have found you.

  • @Hannah-dr1rl
    @Hannah-dr1rl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, what incredible resilience ! This made me smile from ear to ear, it's so beautiful to see you so well after such a struggle, and your passion for theatre and helping people just shines through. Thank you both for this wonderful interview - it really was an emotional rollercoaster even just to listen to!

  • @gailducrest8851
    @gailducrest8851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for this. I arrived here because I typed in “fibromyalgia recoveries”. So yes, I would like more of these successes to know what people found helped them. I wonder if there is another way to reset your nervous system other than going to a jungle in Thailand. Great interview, Raelan.

  • @chantellegus2069
    @chantellegus2069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    great interview. what a powerful journey you've been on!

  • @avamihalik7531
    @avamihalik7531 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That last part about being in a pattern of helplessness and fear of being better is more real than we think.

  • @elw4632
    @elw4632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another amazing interview!!

  • @rebeccataylor1472
    @rebeccataylor1472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favorite interview yet! Well done!!! Thanks so much for this! Sophie thanks so much for sharing your amazing story. You are a champion!!! ’m ready to go to Thailand!!!!

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha I love your enthusiastic Rebecca :-) the good news is you don't have to go to Thailand for Kambo. If you want to travel for it Peru would be better that's where it comes from but there are amazing practitioners all over the world. On my channel is an episode about it with links in the description that can help you find a practitioner near you

    • @rebeccataylor1472
      @rebeccataylor1472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThePuzzleOfHealing thank you for that! I’m looking forward to learning more from your TH-cam and social media sites!

  • @bobbiev7062
    @bobbiev7062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're such a gem Sophie! Thank you for sharing this powerful message of hope and compassion Raelan! 💕

    • @RaelanAgle
      @RaelanAgle  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome!

  • @kathystoner5239
    @kathystoner5239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great interview! The part Raelan where you said " benefits of being sick" . I was just thinking of this today and think this is something that is holding me back. I desperately want to recover though. Any other tips on how to combat those type of thoughts?

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Raelan has maybe more insights than me, but just going by the way I tackled other destructive thoughts I would suggest this: (it's a bit simplified)
      - start to really observe the pattern, when are those thoughts/feelings coming up?
      - what would your usual reaction to them be?
      - can you change that reaction and so something different about it?
      - take time to sit down and reflect on three thoughts/feelings/fears that might hold you back, what are they protecting you from? Do you still need that protections? What if they were gone at a snap what would that mean? What do you need to let them go/change?
      Some of those reflection exercises are better to do with someone else if you want to hear more feel free to reach out and I'm happy to explain them a bit more

    • @kathystoner5239
      @kathystoner5239 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @peachesmcgee4795
    @peachesmcgee4795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow,this was so interesting.What a remarkable story and a strong woman to have survived all of that.

  • @mythriftedhomeandgarden830
    @mythriftedhomeandgarden830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I also would like to believe that the climate plays a role. I noticed that I am more debilitated during winter and last year in February, I went home to my birth place in the Philippines for a month and I did well, no crash noted during the whole month despite a busy schedule there, although, I also was cautious about overdoing things for fear of crashing.

    • @ljon008
      @ljon008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gwen , are you recovered 100%?

    • @mythriftedhomeandgarden830
      @mythriftedhomeandgarden830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ljon008 sorry for the delayed response. No unfortunately not. My symptoms waxes and wanes

  • @AnrupB
    @AnrupB 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would love another interview with her for more on the last section! All things I revisit to recover!

  • @coffeytnmilk7
    @coffeytnmilk7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hmmm...how to reset my central nervous system without taking poison....🤔🤣

  • @geoffreyhussey
    @geoffreyhussey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Incredible story.

  • @catface4715
    @catface4715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I enjoyed this so much!! I've been toying with the idea of doing kambo to help me get better for a while now. I'd love to hear if any other people have had success with it!

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Cat yes I'd love to hear more stories about it as well actually I did hear of one. She did a lot more sessions than myself but she recovered as well if I'm not mistaken

    • @catface4715
      @catface4715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's great to hear!

  • @Hdshalom
    @Hdshalom ปีที่แล้ว

    I need Kambo. Now I’m looking it up in Tulsa OK.
    Thank you for the interview.
    I’m trying to learn how to get out of long haul covid, hyperacusis with panic attacks, mograines. Etc.
    Thanks again.

  • @nazishkalaniofficial
    @nazishkalaniofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh wow....I found your channel yesterday only and I have watched so many videos already. I have fibro and CFS and would want to know more about Kambo. Any idea of the practitioner she used and how could I search for it. Thank you Raelan! ❤️

    • @RaelanAgle
      @RaelanAgle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Nazish! I'm so glad you're finding these videos helpful. I believe she shares more about this on her own YT channel. That might be a good place to look or inquire? th-cam.com/channels/WQg__9VeFL-DejXdkRFURQ.html

    • @nazishkalaniofficial
      @nazishkalaniofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey yes I did and I searched more on Kambo later so thank you! Am grateful!
      Also my sis lives in Calgary and you mentioned about Dr. Hoffman. Do you know any good functional medicine doctors there who could help her with her condition. Please share if you do. Thanks! 🙏☺️

  • @Sixeye_
    @Sixeye_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They banned Kambo in Australia because a person died from it.

  • @truthprevails7085
    @truthprevails7085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yikes! But it makes sense. Very intersssssting!

  • @Sixeye_
    @Sixeye_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't doubt for a second she has gone through a crazy struggle her whole life, but these things she talks about are alien to me. It's clear she grew up privileged, which did help her. She talks about going to another country,then kambo in Thailand. all these things are alien to so many. My story is a bit different. Trauma at 16, ulcer burst in my stomach and fell face first into concrete. My early 20's was filled with brain zaps, depression, nerve pain, i thought it was all normal. 26, i had a nerve pain episode on a roller-coaster, ever cell in my body was on fire, the most painful experience i have ever felt. 28, onset, glowy vision, facial pain, fatigue, body neuropathic pain, depression, 4-5 panic attacks a week. My parents and siblings didn't help, all i got was arrogance. I seen doctors, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc etc. Nothing could stop the pain. Fell in to a severe depression, missed out on friends bbqs, birthdays. I finally taught myself to not be afraid anymore. My onset nearly killed me. Then it was pushing and ignoring the pain, hiding it when out with friends. I was diagnosed after 1.5 years with atypical trigeminal neuralgia, which didn't explain the body pain and fatigue etc. Then after 4 years diagnosed with fibromyalgia. So much pain and misery. I then went on pain meds to try and do what my friends were doing, trying to keep up. There's no car, no holidays, no travelling overseas, you just survive each week. Then i accidentally overdosed. Been on so many different meds, got gastritis from too many pain meds, had kidney stones, did that like it was a monday.
    For me chronic pain is a downwards spiral, constantly trying to achieve what my friends achieved, ignoring the fact that i was having migraine vision and hearing symptoms everyday all day. i live in a house that was made in the 80's, small square windows, gas oven, a hook on the bathroom that you buy from a $2 shop, paint peeling from the ceiling, neighbours are government housing, this is where the drug addicts and failed gamblers end up, but so do the unfortunate end up like myself, it even has the clearing ones flem with their mouth open constantly every 2 minutes, just to add lemon to a wound. chronic pain has no pay rise, or holidays at the end of the year. You survive on unemployed payments, that's how you are seen by society, even tho my world is filled with glowyness, lines around everything, black shapes, fatigue, pain. I am now dealing with esophagitus because of the concrete. The nightmare never ends. The thought of going overseas to try something, is like touching the surface of mars. I borrow so much money for specialist, which is my life now, doctors, shopping and specialist. My cat is what keeps me going. I do wonder how many ppl can bear this, how long they would last. It's a strange thing when it all becomes normal, a day without any migraine symptoms would be strange to me.
    i'm glad she found a way to overcome it, just a shame the method is for the privileged. Most of my time is daydreaming other than this craphole. been sigle or 13 years, i don't want to drag somebody down with me.

    • @Truerealism747
      @Truerealism747 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do the migraine symptoms cause you muscle pain mine are daily to

    • @Sixeye_
      @Sixeye_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Truerealism747 The fibromyalgia causes the muscle pain for me. Migraines can cause so many other symptoms, like sweating, gasto issues, fatigue etc. There are stages to a migraine, each stage has many symptoms. Your muscle pain could be something else, especially if it's isolated. You should check with a rheumatologist. If nothing is found, check with a neurologist for fibromyalgia. My neurologist said that fibromyalgia is linked to migraines, address the migraines and the body will follow.
      Add magnesium supplements, that will help with muscle pain.

  • @jenniferroshto7377
    @jenniferroshto7377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It just donned on me that the TH-camr, Tawra at "Living On a Dime To Grow Rich" would be an excellent person to connect with! She & her mom both have CFS and her mom has fibromyalgia as well (if I'm not mistaken). Her channel has play lists where she & her husband, Mike, discuss how they both came to live with this ailment and still raise 4 children. :D

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds interesting I'll have a look at their channel thank you 🙂

    • @RaelanAgle
      @RaelanAgle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a great suggestion, thanks Jennifer!

    • @dazed_and_amazed1296
      @dazed_and_amazed1296 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Her and her husband!! I would be interested to see this interview.

  • @juliehamel4518
    @juliehamel4518 ปีที่แล้ว

    God Bless You Sophie 🙏😇💝

  • @siporapersonal
    @siporapersonal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have you heard of anyone else with CFS being cured by Kambo??? My nervous system could def use a good reset :)

    • @RaelanAgle
      @RaelanAgle  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd love to know this too!

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have met a few people who recovered using Kambo, I have heard of one where it got worse, but it helped for the majority I met, but I have to add that I am talking about maybe 5-6 people overall so by far not enough to really know how often this can be helpful

  • @juliehamel4518
    @juliehamel4518 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please explain the Cambo procedure , how is it exactly done ? How much did it cost ?

  • @finnroohomebrewing
    @finnroohomebrewing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really loved this interview. I have heard that intense exercise shocks and reboots the brain. We cant do very much exercise at all, so im wondering about the frog poison some how doing the same or similar thing and rebooting out brain back to how it was before. Most of us with CFS/ME developed it after a medical event, so maybe it takes another event to put it back into place. Another reinteresting video. Cheers Raelan and Sophie

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know for sure but that's pretty much what I'm thinking happened. If you want to learn more about Kambo there is an episode about it on my channel

    • @melindabrown9718
      @melindabrown9718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had major surgery and woke up and my CFS was gone for three weeks. Came back though but found it interesting that major trauma to my body snapped me out of it like that. Even if it didn’t last.

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@melindabrown9718 wow that is really interesting! Did you find something since that replicated that effect?

    • @melindabrown9718
      @melindabrown9718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately not. I recovered once by doing nothing at all lasted 7 months. Then that small recovery after surgery. But at this stage it’s been 1 year with no improvement despite trying absolutely everything. I’ll keep trying though

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@melindabrown9718 I'm glad to hear that you keep trying and yes I fully understand how tough it is. If you ever feel like brainstorming ideas feel free to message me directly you can find me on various social media channels

  • @dommccaffry3802
    @dommccaffry3802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you spell this ? CAMBO ? Camber ? Camba ?

  • @Arabisc.
    @Arabisc. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wanted to share with you my experience with the pains i had all the time. With the start of Ramadan a week ago, i quit coffee totally and now i am not fatigued any more. For years i tried many things but this coffee thing helped me a lot. I do not know if the dry fasting from sunrise to sunset helped as well. Pls try quiting coffee totally and in a week I hope it will help you too. Thanks

    • @RaelanAgle
      @RaelanAgle  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!!

  • @ЯгодкоЯбълков
    @ЯгодкоЯбълков 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did kambo work really?

  • @arbinmatin1722
    @arbinmatin1722 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi mam. .. still u have fibromyalgia? ?

  • @HUGEFLYINGWHALE
    @HUGEFLYINGWHALE ปีที่แล้ว

    Since fibro is all about central sensitization and lowering the body's pain threshold, kambo sounds like an extremely dangerous advice. But maybe I'm wrong

  • @melindabrown9718
    @melindabrown9718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s illegal in Australia unfortunately 😢

    • @ThePuzzleOfHealing
      @ThePuzzleOfHealing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We talked about that in the episode about Kambo on my channel. It's such a shame :-(

    • @melindabrown9718
      @melindabrown9718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m from NZ so hopefully can travel there soon to give it a go!