Individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) or long COVID experience various symptoms indicating their bodies are dysregulated. Research suggests these conditions signal an imbalance, rather than a failing body. A stable environment supports homeostasis, the automatic balancing act our bodies perform daily. With changing circumstances, our brains adapt through allostasis, maintaining stability despite fluctuations. By understanding these concepts, individuals may reframe their experiences of ME/CFS and long COVID, recognizing the body's inherent capacity to adapt and regain balance.
To understand how this might be the case, a useful starting point may be to consider that balance is what your body fundamentally needs to run smoothly.
The work of maintaining stability in the face of change is called allostasis, which requires our brains to adapt to new demands and circumstances.
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