"I want to continue feeling better"

I attended the three day week of mindfulness and activities at the CIC in February of this year. The group was a supportive one and we all got on well. I felt that the time together was good and that we benefitted greatly. 

Having practiced my heartmath breathing faithfully every day, I managed to book & fly on my own.   As I hate flying, this was some achievement for me.   Whilst there … I never once used my walking stick, all my friends commented it must be some kind of miracle, as the last time they saw me I could barely walk … I want to continue feeling better … even though I am labelled chronically ill, it doesn’t mean my life is over.   This I learned from the group and want to learn more.

I am truly unable to put into words what this course has done for my own well being and those who were in my group.   I am now free of all opioids' prescribed due to the inspiration I took from the team and just one of the other patients.   I feel that the NHS has given up on myself and many other chronic patients throughout Scotland, is truly upsetting.   However, the reception and treatment I had the privilege to experience mid February has given me the strength to fight for something very worth fighting for.