M.E. / Chronic Fatigue
Phil Parker Do Dip E Hyp Psyc CMP NLP
I've had the pleasure and privilege to both train and work alongside Sarah for a few years now - her work is always brilliant, professional, fun and inspirational, but once you know her, you would expect that because that's who she is. I highly recommend her as a practitioner of the Lightning Process
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Brief Introduction: |
| Sarah's Own Story | Over 5 years | Written 3 years after LP training | |
| Kathryn's Story | 30 | 16 years | Bedbound before LP training - includes update 9 months later and photos and update and photos 2 years later |
| Mark's Story | Over 20 years | Written 7 months after LP training - includes how Mark worked through an initial rocky period of using LP and EFT |
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| Alex's Story | Written 6 months after LP training - includes what Alex learnt about himself, and that his recovery is not yet complete | ||
| Helen's Story | 18 months | Written 1 year after LP training - includes photographs | |
| Tríona's Story | 19 | 16 months | Written 7 weeks after LP training |
| Amy's Story | 8 years | Written 10 months after LP training | |
| Katherine's Story | Bedbound before LP training - written 3 months afer LP training | ||
| Samantha and her Mum's Story | 19 | 7 years | Bedbound before LP training - includes update 1 year later |
| Susie's Story | 21 | 7 months | Written 3 months after LP training - includes details of how Susie is building up her immune system |
| Lauren's Story | 28 | Spent previous 2 years pretty much bed bound - includes details of how Lauren's recovery is gradual |
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| Anna and her Mum's Story | 15 | 3 years | Written 3 weeks after LP training - includes details of how waiting until the right time to do the LP was a key factor |
| Darren's Story | 3 years | ||
| Maureen's Story | 15 years | Written 6 weeks after LP training | |
| Mandy's Story | 7 years | Written 3 weeks after LP training | |
| Judith's Story | Over 3 years | Written 3 weeks after LP training | |
| Sandra's Story | 50 | 1 year | Includes update 18 months later and 2 years later |
| Sally's Story | Includes update 3 months later | ||
| Flavia and her Mum's Story | 14 | 4 years | Includes update 2 weeks later |
| Abraham's Story | 62 | 17 years | Written 1 month after LP training |
| Megan and her Mum's Story | 13 | 2 years | Includes update 2 months later |
| Lauren and her Mum's Story | 10 | 2 years | Includes update 10 months later |
| Sydney's Feedback | 22 years | Written 2 weeks after LP training | |
| Lucy's Story | 58 | 5 years | Written 2 weeks after LP training |
| Gina's Story | 55 | 3 years | Includes update 4 months later and 1 year later |
| Dee's Story | Written 5 months after LP training | ||
| Others' Feedback |
The reason why I became a Lightning Process and EFT trainer/practitioner is because I had M.E. for over 5 years. I was severely disabled by it and unable to work for over 3 years. I, like many of you reading this, tried many different therapies from orthodox medicine to complementary. Some helped, others didn't, and most left me feeling hopeless and sceptical about anything that claimed to had a high success rate.
Yes, I was a little sceptical but the things that inspired me were the couple of stories (at that time) of other M.E. sufferers who had fully recovered. After my first session with Phil in early 2004 I felt I had more energy and for the first time in 5 years excited about my future; I left London after my 3 days of training knowing that I no longer had ME. I booked a follow up session with Phil a month later which I decided to do face to face. After my session with Phil, I flew out to Italy and spent the next day walking 8 miles around the streets of Venice in the hot sun - previous to seeing Phil I could only walk up to 10 minutes at a time! If I had been told beforehand that this is what I'd be able to achieve, I wouldn't have believed them and I probably would have been quite fearful. The fact that I didn't have any preconceived ideas, and I used the process whole heartedly, enabled me to achieve what I did.
Other changes were not so quick. It took a number of months for my digestive problems to heal. I also experienced a lot of panic as I moved forward and started to do the things that had previously made me very ill. When I started to panic, a number of my symptoms would return (light-headedness, brain fog etc). Each time this happened, I just used the process to stay calm and reassure myself that I was ok and the symptoms would go either in minutes or over a few hours; I sometimes slowed down for a day or two. And by doing this I maintained moving forward. I would say it took me between 12 and 18 months to return to the pace I live my life today - working 10 hour days, travelling down to London a couple of times a month on a weekend to work or help out at events, and having the energy left over to enjoy myself - and have no concern about becoming ill again. That is not to say I wasn't moving forward in that time. I started a part time job four months after the LP. I then started a part time college course soon after. I then started going out more and the more I did at a steady pace, the more I built my confidence back up about doing 'normal' things, and the more I could do.
I often get asked if the results last. I consider myself to be fully recovered, and have been for over 3 years now, and I have not experienced any kind of relapse (also see the clients that have kindly sent in updates). In fact, the only illness I've experienced was a heavy cold beginning of 2007 that lasted 3 days.
My journey to health was not without challenges which is why I went on to train in EFT. The Lightning Process enabled me to recover and I used EFT to clear the reasons why I got ME in the first place. You will see from the stories that some of my clients have also chosen to do the same. For others, they had already cleared the reasons why they became ill and just needed the Lighting Process training.
I see everyone as an individual and my job is to train you in the techniques and support you as you learn and start to apply them. Some people need support before the LP, see Kathryn's, Samantha's and Maureen's stories. Some people need more support afterwards, see Mark's, Sandra's and Gina's stories. I have had one client who didn't notice any real change until a few months of using the process. It is important that if you decide that the Lightning Process is right for you, that you recognise that you are an individual, and that you may get a quick turnaround but equally it may be a more steady pace back to health.
No matter what support you need afterwards, you will see from the stories that by putting in the required work and being consistent and working through whatever happens, the results can speak for themselves.
With warmth, Sarah
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Kathryn's Story - Aged 30 - Length of illness - 16 years
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1st morning before the Lightning Process Training - 3rd July 2006 |
Update 9 months later - April 2007 |
Going for the Lightning Process (LP) has been the best thing I have done, yet it began as the most daunting, having been in bed for 95% of the last 16 years. I had been ill since the age of 14 and am now 30. During this time I was pushed near the edge of being able to cope quite a few times, but particularly during the first part of this year with an intensification of panic. Out of the blue a friend told us that the LP had helped her so much. I wanted to go and it became a light at the end of the tunnel.
I had done many years of mind, body, spirit reading and healing and as I worked through the LP sessions, it slotted in with so much and clarified other areas. I learned so much and where I had been confused before, I came away enlightened.
I've smiled so much, my face looks like me again and my eyes sparkle. But it's also my way to live again, with my health and strength back and growing daily. I got to do that and actually be Kathryn again up & about!
Update 9 months later:
I thought I'd add an update to my testimonial. It's now 9 months since I learnt LP. Everything has been going great and I feel like I'm living a life now and doing more of what I love. There is a certain pace that's seems ideally suited to me, and tends to find its own level. I feel this is a very important part of LP, using it to take off any extra pressure that out of habit can be placed on ourselves from internal judgements. I use EFT for this too.
LP is a skill that gets easier with time and I know it will remain an important part of how I'm progressing. The EFT is also such a benefit. Sometimes I use EFT and sometimes the LP. It is only understandable that after such a traumatic time in the past that there is emotional healing to take place as well as physical, both an intricate part of my individual journey. Here is a new photo of me (see above) even more myself than the last ones and happy. I would like to thank Sarah for her support and compassion towards me and for "being there" and doing what she loves, she's a shining example. I wish you all well.
Update 2 years later:
The summer months of 2007 saw my progress go from strength to strength. I had my first holiday for 17yrs in a self catering cottage in the Lakes with my parents. To be around and about in nature was amazing, to see mountains, trees, and streams, and wide open spaces after so long within my bedroom was a wonderful boost on so many levels. Whilst I was there I ended up doing more than I expected and I used EFT to process quite a lot of deeper emotion that surfaced whilst we were away.
The following few months couldn't be termed as quite as easy, as I had some spells where I needed to process feelings and had some deep tears that just had to come out. I feel it's important to not expect yourself to be able to manage everything straight away as there has been for me a need for time and an allowing of feelings. During these days I found it best not to expect as much from myself physically...(Read Full Update)
So here are a few pictures:
June 07 on holiday |
With Sarah at the clinic |
February 2008 in a cafe |
Mark's Story - Length of illness - Over 20 years
I had been ill with ME – or “doing ME”, as I have now learned to say – for over twenty years. Indeed, I had never been well from early childhood, and in some shape or form had probably been doing ME all my life.
I had tried various therapies – conventional and complementary – with limited success. My GP had found that anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication were beneficial, but the effects were always partial and short-lived. These medications gave me an initial boost, but weren't enough to bring about a permanent breakthrough.
The LP course in Darlington - which included much EFT (Note from Sarah: People who already use EFT sometimes request incoporating EFT into their individual session. I also use EFT when people need extra tools in moving forward. If you would like me to incorporate EFT into your individual or follow up session, please mention when booking) - was brilliant. It gave me that initial boost (as I had expected) but, when things began to go wrong, I wondered whether the old pattern of improvement followed by relapse was repeating itself.
This time, however, I had support of follow-up phone calls with Sarah to fall back on, and was also becoming more skilled at applying the LP and EFT techniques I had learned on the course.
After a couple of rocky months I started to improve again. I am not yet completely recovered, but am far healthier, happier, and more positive than I have been at any time during the last twenty years. The cycle of improvement/relapse has finally been broken, and I am now moving forwards all the time.
Most importantly, I feel I now have the tools to maintain that improvement, to nip any signs of relapse in the bud, and to use my LP and EFT skills in more and more creative ways in order to keep moving forwards and to create for myself a healthy and positive and fulfilling life.
Thank you, Sarah, for teaching me these life-changing techniques.
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Hi Sarah. I hope you're keeping well - I certainly am!
Well, I'm doing things that I never thought I'd be doing again. I'm playing football, reading, watching television and, best of all, having more quality time with my daughter without worrying all the time. It's not been easy and I'm still using the process (though a lot more sporadically now). Things get better gradually and each time I see an improvement my confidence and belief grow - the process taught me that it's not what I do that is the problem but it's the way I react to what I do that is the problem and it's reversing all that automatic negative thinking that is the hard bit. Having said that, I know if the old patterns of thinking do start then I will be able to handle it, but I can't honestly say that the spectre of the old life has gone completely and that I am totally better. However, over the 6 months since the learning the process I have built up enough ability to do a lot more and that my life is approaching a level of normality that I used to dream of.
I've also learnt a lot more about myself, reinterpreting past thoughts in a new light. I now know more about my natural capabilities and that my old way of living would have been unsustainable.
Your support and kindness gave me the courage to keep aiming for a better life.
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I have just had a marvellous week – done 46 miles cycling! Never thought I'd do this a year ago……………
My story begins in September/October 2005 - I was very anaemic and trying to run the house, work 4 days a week and everything else as my husband was poorly. I ground to a halt one day feeling I just couldn't carry on with work and doing everything else as well. I was feeling very tired and sleeping a lot and I had no energy whatsoever. I started taking iron tablets from the doctor and over the next three months despite being no longer anaemic I wasn't getting any better but just felt the same. I had to give up work and was sleeping 12 hours a day and still feeling tired. Every time after doing something physical, it just knocked me out, even a day out to relax knocked me out for the next month. I tried some treatment at the hospital but this only aggravated the situation because it made me very stressed. The hospital said that I was only allowed to do 5 minutes of something and then I had to have about 40 minutes rest and then another 5 minutes of doing something and it just didn't make any difference really – I only felt slightly better. The hospital said I would never get back to full capacity – maybe 75% better but never back to what I was doing before.
The course was over three days – the first day was 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon and by the end of the day I felt my energy coming back. The first day I had to apply the process many times and this is because it takes a while for the adrenalin to leave the system so you only feel the benefit after doing it lots of times. The next day was a one to one going over difficulties that you may have in your life and how you can tailor the process to apply in your life – at the end of the second day I went for half an hours walk after studying for two days. Before the course, I hadn't been able to walk to the end of the avenue and if I did go for a short walk it would be two weeks before I could do the walk again. Then the final day was how you can apply it – going back to work and getting back into life again. At the end of the course, I felt overwhelmed and tired with all the information but after applying the Lightning Process, I felt full of energy, calm and relaxed again. I then went for a 30 minute walk and by the end of the day I had made the bed, cleaned the bathroom and floor, cooked tea, washed up, cleaned the kitchen, swept and mopped the kitchen floor and made my daughter's sandwiches for the following day and ironed her school shirt!
I can't thank Sarah and Phil enough for teaching and discovering the Lightning Process – it has really changed my life and given me so much more confidence and I'm doing a lot more than I even did before!
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Tríona's Story - Length of illness - 16 months
Hi my name is Tríona, I'm 19, I'm from Dublin and I had ME for about 16 months. It's over a month now since I learnt the Lightning Process and so much has happened since then…so much GREATNESS!
I remember driving to the LP the first morning and I felt so nervous. In the weeks leading up to LP I had felt a little nervous but I had mostly felt excited. Excited that this could be it, this could be the start to a new healthy me! And it was! It is! But I guess that morning I was afraid of what if it doesn't work? But once I went inside and started to learn LP I felt more at ease. I found it really helpful that Sarah herself had had ME before and so she could identify with how I was feeling. It was great to be finally understood and also to understand what was happening in my mind and body!
Before LP I was more of less housebound. Apart from trips to the doctor and occasional efforts to go for a walk I sat on the couch. My friends were great and they visited me regularly. My family were also great company. But I didn't feel like me!
Everyone's noticed a huge change in me (and I have too). My bother says he notices me singing again! I swam 30 lengths of the pool the other day! I've been out with my friends. I'm also applying for my provisional driving license.
So in summary LP was very very very worthwhile for me! If you are in the process of applying for the Lightning Process, I wish you the very best of luck if you do do it! Thank you Sarah for all your help and support! I'll never forget my three days in Darlington or how great I've felt since!
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Amy's Story - Length of illness - 8 years
Hello, I did the Lightening Process training about 10 months ago and my life is so very different now it's sometimes hard to believe I was diagnosed by the medical profession as having M.E. for 8 years. Before I started the LP training I couldn't walk more than a few minutes without dizziness, pain and discomfort, and now I'm a regular hiker and mountain biker on the hills and mountains near where I live.
LP wasn't an instant miracle for me but in the weekend of my training I went from using a stair lift to walking at least a mile and climbing lots of steps and I felt confident to eat foods that usually affected me and I could go shopping in a busy town, which were all little miracles for me really. I went away from the training knowing that I had the evidence that I could always use the LP technique to get rid of my symptoms. It was then up to me to use it enough when I got home to prevent the symptoms appearing in the first place. This took a few months of trial and error, but I always could use LP to ‘mop up the spillage of any adrenaline overload that accidentally flared up'. Before I did LP I had already heard about and used EFT to get rid of my Hayfever, so I was already very open to the power of the body and mind that was beyond accepted medical convention in this country.
I can't thank Sarah or Phil enough for pointing me in the right direction towards health, but I still consider that it was, and still is, 100% my responsibility to make it happen.
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I think one of the best ways to show what the Lightening Process has done for me is to describe what I used to do before, and after coming on the course.
Before I met Sarah I was bed-bound, and so I had two sessions on the phone which enabled me to be able to get down the stairs, so I could make the trip to Darlington.
The morning of the first day of the course I was able to hobble from the front door to the car (while holding on to my Dad). By the end of the third day I had gone for a wander into Darlington with my Dad, and ended up taking a detour to the cinema on the way home.
Now it is nearly three months later, and things are getting very interesting, I seem to have got myself a life, and it is great!
Going on the Lightning Process course is the best thing I could have done. I would also highly recommend taking someone with you, I was lucky as my Mum was on the course too, so we got to bring my boyfriend and Dad as extras. Their support has been invaluable, as they are very good at giving me a hand if I get a bit stuck.
The Lightening Process has totally changed my, and my families lives, I have a future again, and for that I cannot thank you enough.
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Samantha and her Mum's Story - Aged 19 - Length of illness - 7 years
"I'm well, I'm well" it is hard to believe after 7 years of ME, the last 5 years spent bedbound in a darkened room but that is what learning the Lightning Process has done for me.I would advise anybody thinking of taking the training to go for it but be prepared to work hard and it is sooo worth it, getting a life you love. Thanks Sarah you were great.
Feedback 1 year later:
It has now been almost a year since I did the lightening process and my life is completely different. I can now walk over a mile which is brill after not being able to walk a step for 5 years. I have just started driving lessons which I love and I am about to do a course for English and Maths at a local college. Life is great although sometimes I still have a bit of struggle I can get through it using the LP so it is defiantly something you can always go back to which is comforting.
Feedback from Samantha's Mum: I should start this testimonial with a thousand smiley faces as that is how I feel. Last week I had an anxious 19 year old daughter who had been ill with ME for 7 years and bedbound for the last 5 years. Now I have a confident ME free young woman who is full of life. This miracle was brought about by the Lightning Process training that Samantha received from Sarah. Samantha started the LP training lying down in bed in a darkened room and just 3 hours later she was sitting on a sofa, no sunglasses and eager to learn more. She has never been in bed since, other than to sleep which she does soundly each night about 10pm.
Feedback 1 year later:
It is now a year since Samantha was taught the Lightning Process by Sarah and this is just an update to let people know how well Samantha is doing. Even we find it hard to accept that a year ago we had to wash her hair 10 days before going to Darlington for LP to make sure she wasn't too tired from the experience. LP certainly works and has given Samantha her life back. It hasn't all been easy as at times progress in physical fitness has seemed slow to Samantha compared to some recovery stories. You have to keep reminding yourself just how far you have come and realise every recovery is different and is affected by other illnesses, relationship issues, personality etc.
What I am trying to say is LP is fantastic but it isn't a miracle you have to work hard, first at doing the process, then at reclaiming your life but it is so worth the effort. I think having had the LP experience has made Samantha determined to try new experiences even when she is nervous and it is a valuable self help tool for lots of situations. If anybody is reading this wondering if they should give LP a try all I can say is YES go for it, it sets you free from ME and best wishes for the rest of your life.
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Susie's Story - Aged 21 - Length of illness - 7 months
The past eleven months have been a rollercoaster ride for me; I have managed to experience my worst and some of the best moments of my life. However I feel I should go back a little further to explain where I think my M.E stemmed from, in 2003 I caught glandular fever a few weeks before I was going to start my law degree which I never seemed to fully recovery from and any physical exertion (e.g staying up late with friends dancing) would leave me more exhausted than normal for the following day or two.
I was a little reluctant to believe Lightning Process could reduce my symptoms of M.E as drastically as the other sufferers because I was worried I would be the one it didn't work for - this felt like my last chance of becoming better so I read more about it and booked into the three day course with Sarah.
It was like having a weight lifted off my shoulders speaking to Sarah as she had suffered from M.E she knew exactly how I felt without having to explain everything to her. My mum attended the sessions with me which has helped a great deal because when I started beating myself up for not progressing at the speed I wanted she reminded me of how well I had done already and got me on track when I needed support.
Sarah taught me how powerful the mind is over the body, after the first session I decided I didn't need my usual afternoon sleep and on the second day I walked for three miles around York without any pain, discomfort or tiredness. I finally felt free and in control of my own body at last instead of M.E dictating my every move.
Every day for the next two weeks I woke up excited because I felt like I had been given a second chance at life and was determined to build my physical strength up to what it was before. Unfortunately my immune system was still weak and I managed to catch another throat infection which took two courses of antibiotics to get rid of. I felt a little disappointed (realising I wasn't invincible!) but phoned Sarah straight away and I was back on track using the lightning process within a few days and really haven't looked back since!
I am building my immune system up by focussing on a diet rich in nutrients and I'm taking some supplements every morning - I now know that a cold is just a cold and a virus is just a virus and will not lead to M.E returning.
I felt it was important to share my story because I believed since I had ‘only' had M.E for 7 months the lightning process wouldn't work as well as people that have had it for years. I wanted other M.E sufferers to know that if you are at a stage in your M.E journey that you don't want it anymore and you are prepared to work at changing then you can, regardless of whether you have suffered for two months or twenty years.
Life couldn't be any better which is all thanks to a newspaper clipping and of course - Sarah.
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I did the Lightning Process with Sarah about six weeks ago now; and the results have been really amazing. I can honestly say it has transformed my life.
Six weeks ago I was able to venture out of my flat only once/twice a week and was very limited in terms of walking and levels of activity. I also had a carer come to dry my hair, make my meals and do my shopping Mon-Fri. My daily routine consisted mainly of ‘rest' periods and several naps during the day.
The course itself is very interesting and enjoyable and Sarah is an excellent practitioner. It's not easy, and for me the results have been gradual, but consistently so. I can say with 100% certainty that I won't ever have a relapse again – and if I'd said that to myself before the course I would have laughed if off as ridiculous.
I feel I have a way to go with my recovery, but as everyday and week passes I have achieved more and more. Like I said, it's hard work at times but if you trust in the process (and the results speak for themselves) then you can stay on the path to recovery.
At the moment I have a horrible cold so I'm not feeling particularly good. However – it does feel good to have a ‘normal' cold and to feel like my body has an immune system that can do what it needs to do. Previously, I would have panicked if I had a virus like this, but it really doesn't bother me now. Other than I'd rather be well and out doing things that is!!
I would highly recommend the Lightning Process. It was worth every penny – how I feel now is priceless. My family and friends are still a bit stunned by m progress, and to be honest so am I at times!
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Anna and her Mum's Story - Aged 15 - Length of illness - 3 years
My name is Anna I'm 15 and before doing the Lightning Process 3 weeks ago I had M.E. for almost 3 years (since December 2004). I suffered from extreme tiredness, poor concentration, poor temperature control (very cold feet), and dizziness and at my worst not being able to speak simply because it took too much energy. Now after completing the Lightning Process I no longer do M.E.
When I first heard about the Lightning Process I was unsure whether it would work or not as I didn't understand what it was. I was quite sceptical about it and if I had done the Lightning Process then I don't think it would have been so successful as it has been now. Earlier this year I was starting to improve and I saw some articles in AYME Cheers magazine about people who had recovered using the Lightning Process and wanted to find out more. We looked on the internet and found Sarah's website, filled in the application form then got a call from Sarah saying she had a place in a few months.
After returning home I have done lots, I have walked most days, been shopping a few times, redecorated my room and have been able to do pretty much anything I want (within reason!). I haven't had to use the Lightning Process much since I have got home but I know its there if I need it. I am hoping to return to school in September, and continue doing what I am at the moment and enjoy being a well, M.E. free person.
Anna, Cumbria
Anna's Mum - Sandra: Watching Anna suffer over the past three years has been really hard for all the family knowing that she should have been enjoying herself and doing all the things a healthy teenager should be doing. Therefore seeing her recover over such a short space of time has been like watching a miracle happen. Obviously it will take a little time to build up her physical stamina but what she has achieved over the three weeks since having the Lightning Process would have been out of the question previously without pay back of days if not weeks.
Anna had the Lightning Process at a time that was right for her and it worked. All I can say is that it's absolutely fantastic having our daughter back. Good Luck to anyone who wishes to try!
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Darren's Story - Length of illness - 3 years
Well what an interesting week it has been, I went along to the LIGHTNING PROCESS this week.
Started out on Sunday got myself all worked up and stressed out before my wife and I had even started out! It took about 2 hours to get to Darlington where the Process was taking part. Anyway got there ok, booked in to hotel and flaked out for the rest of the day..
Straight after the 4 hour session, my wife and I went for a walk around Darlington for about half an our. Doesn't sound like a lot but I would not have done that before. I would have been too tired and stressed out to even try. We got back to the Hotel and I still didn't flake out, just relaxed and watched T.V. I would have normally gone straight to bed!
The Final day was a one to one session just going over what I had learnt which lasted about 1 1/2 hours. After that we went for a meal, then arranged to meet the husband of the the other person on the course. We had met at the earlier sessions and had been out for a brew. We had a good look around the centre of Darlington while his wife was in her session. So we walked around for a 1 1/2. Again there is no way I would have even thought of doing such a thing before the Lightning Process .
Then we all met up with his wife and my Wife and I said good bye to the couple. Then it was back to the hotel and a trip back home. Even after that full day I didn't crash out! just stayed up and watched T.V.
So in short this whole Lightning Process does work! You just have to BELIEVE!
So a Special thanks to SARAH MARSHALL.
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Maureen's Story - Length of illness - 15 years
When I came on the course I was struggling to cope physically and mentally with the demands of looking after my daughter who also had M.E. and was bedridden. I was trying to work part time, unsuccessfully, and help around the house. I already suspected there was a link between anxiety and a flare up of symptoms as I had noted an increase in anxiety when Katherine became worse as obviously this was very worrying. So just at the time when I needed to be fit and healthy to look after her the M.E. would kick in.
So my daughter and I both booked a place on the course and waited six long weeks. I had a phone call session with Sarah to do some tapping (EFT) as I was finding the idea that I could get rid of M.E. after 15 years a bit mind blowing, especially as it was going to be done without medication, and I was going to do it myself! A difficult thing to come to terms with - if I could get rid of it myself why hadn't I done that in the past? The answer was easy - I didn't know about the causes and I didn't know about the solution - the Lightning Process.
Last week I walked 20 miles over 3 days on holiday in the lakes. It would have been more if the weather had allowed me! I don't have to look after Katherine at all in fact sometimes I don't even know where she is! (She is an adult so this is OK.) And I don't worry about her because she knows how to do the Lightning Process if she needs to.
I did the Lightning Process a lot in the beginning but I use it less now unless I am conscious that I don't feel right mentally or can sense anxiety. Then I go through the process, sometimes alone, sometimes with Katherine or Geoff, identify the problem, get rid of it, feel great again and get on with my life. This sometimes happens if I am coming up against a new situation, such as meeting new people, taking on more tasks at work. I am trying to add new things in slowly so I don't overload myself but I think I've actually lived and done more in these last six weeks than I have in the last 3 years.
I am so glad I went on this course. It has changed my life completely. I am fitter, healthier and much much happier. Thank you Sarah for being a great coach and a big thank you to Phil for coming up with the Lightning Process.
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Mandy's Story - Length of illness - 7 years
I was diagnosed with CFS in 1999 and at that time my symptoms were slowing me down but I hadn't reached a total standstill, so kept pushing myself to the limits. Gradually over the next 7 years I deteriorated to the point where there were only a few windows of `feeling well`. I had no quality of life and ran to every little glimmer of hope that I could find.
Working with Sarah was a pleasure and has left an indelible mark on how I now view my life. At all times she was calm, professional and inspiring. Without her I doubt I would have faced the demons that were lurking away in the recesses of my mind. I thought I had them all under control but like so many of us I had just stored them away because the thought of facing them was too painful. Facing them with Sarah using EFT helped me to see events from a different angle and the relief from that has been tremendous. It has enabled me to move forward with self belief and confidence in a direction that brings fulfilment and enjoyment.
If you are reading through these testimonials and thinking `Should I try this?' then please, take that step forward. Make that call and get your life back on track.
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Judith's Story - Length of illness - Over 3 years
After three and a half years of being debilitated by M.E. I am back to full fitness after a 3 day course! How amazing is that! I owe it all to a Phil Parkers Lightning Process taught to me by Sarah Marshall.
Sarah was FANTASTIC. She talked so enthusiastically and informatively about the process and, using a variety of methods, lots of laughs, a few tears and after 1 day I felt brilliant. I walked all over Darlington and felt full of life and energy. After the three days I returned to my family as if the last 3 1/2 years had been wiped away!
I have continued to use the process, when needed, and after just 3 weeks I know I can do so many things-whatever I want! My family and friends are thrilled. I AM BACK! The real me has returned from the awful place of M.E. And I won't be going there again!
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Sandra's Story - Aged 50 - Length of illness - 1 year
I had suffered fatigue for a year, the first 6 months was so chronic I didn't have the brainpower to complete a sentence. The next 6 months I did have periods of recovery and I spent a small fortune trying anything and everything to get well. But the relapses were relentless and I was loosing my confidence of a complete recovery. Sarah had previously suffered with ME for 5 years, she knew this technique worked and I felt very comfortable with her. Sarah helped me take my life back and within a week I knew I no longer had fatigue. I didn't just get my health back, my whole life has improved and my family are benefiting too.
6 months later Sandra reported:
I've not suffered from fatigue again. Thanks again Sarah for everything.
Feedback 18 months later:
Sandra has remained fit and healthy.
Feedback 2 years later:
3 years ago I was just happy when I could function normally for a whole day.
I am now back fell racing, and have run races up to 8 miles. If I have learned anything from the chronic fatigue experience, it is I can do just as well on a lot less (meaning there is no need to over do anything). I now listen to my body, if I feel tired it is just that - I am tired - so I take time out. If I listened to people who said I would have C.F.S. for ever, then possibly I would have. Yes I tried a hundred different things (alternative, supplements etc) but you have to believe you are well and the Lightening process works, I'm so glad I spent my money on Sarah. It was difficult, when I'd already spent hundreds of pounds, to believe something like this could work. BUT IT DOES. Thank you Sarah, I often visualise your face when I'm once more trying my hardest during a race. Yes I said I rest when tired, but boy do I give it all I have I race.
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I could see no end to the ME and felt as if I had no control – really I was just waiting for it to end without knowing when or how that would happen. Just before Easter my sister told me about someone in her village who had been to see Sarah for Lightning Process and how successful it had been. A little research on the internet and a phone call to Sarah soon persuaded me to give it a go, which I did the week before Easter. This was the best thing I have done as it has completely changed my life. I no longer consider myself to have ME. My girls feel that they have their mum back and my husband can't believe how well I am. My thanks to Sarah – I will always be grateful for her help and support.
3 months later Sally reported:
I am now fully recovered - back to a normal workload at school, doing exercise classes, socialising madly as I am catching up on the last 18 months and really just being a normal person again!
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Flavia and her Mum's Story - Aged 14 - Length of illness - 4 years
It's amazing. I'd been ill for about 4 years and it was only at the end of last year that I was diagnosed with ME. When I first heard about the Lightning Process I wasn't sure if it was something I wanted to do, I was fed up of seeing all these doctors and people and them not being able to help me. So I didn't want to put my trust in it, in case the same thing happened again. But I read all the testimonials of other people that had recovered from ME and the results sounded so amazing that I thought it was definitely worth doing. After the first 2 sessions I felt so much brighter and had some energy already!
Sarah was extremely understanding and very good at explaining the process and Flavia grasped it very quickly. After a day of pretty intensive work, Flavia was already feeling better and looked much brighter, although pretty tired (but not her usual exhausted self). That evening we went for a walk by the river and Flavia felt the urge to climb a tree! That night she went to sleep at 11pm instead of her usual 3.00am and woke at 8am – not seen for a very long time! I hope that if you're reading this, you will go ahead and learn the Lightning Process with Sarah and change your life. It's changed ours!
Two Weeks later:
I'm back at school now its sooo great! Bit tired but I know it's natural!! Thank you so much!
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Abraham's Story - Aged 62 - Length of illness - 17 years
"Will it work for a 62 year old?"
"Will it work for someone who has had ME since 1989?"
Thank God it did!
Immediately after the last session with Sarah on July 19th I went for a walk on the local Moor applying the LP technique every few steps. I only walked for about 7 or 8 minutes but on my return I knew that it had worked. Walking had always been my Achilles Heel ever since the ME started. It was always over-walking which brought on a relapse.
Thank you Sarah for being so sensitive and patient as you guided us through the LP steps.
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Megan and her Mum's Story - Aged 13 - Length of illness - 2 years
Hi, I'm Megan age 13 and I had M.E. for 2 years. I heard about the Lightning Process in the AYME magazine and contacted a girl called Chloe who had done the Lightning Process and no longer had M.E. My Mum took me to see Sarah and over 3 days I learnt the Lightning Process. It was pretty easy but I did find a few things difficult to understand, but Sarah and my Mum helped me. It's a week on and I'm feeling great, I have bags of energy and I'm always hyper. Having energy has really changed my life around, before when I was doing M.E. I was always tired but now I have more energy than I can remember, I feel like a new person as if I had been reborn! Hello I'm Megan's Mum, it's a week since Megan leant the Lightning Process with Sarah and things are looking great. The process is simple once it's explained to you. It's not a quick fix as she has to be consistent and put the work in but because the results are so quick it's really rewarding and makes you want to work at doing the Lightning Process well. It's hard for me to imagine how ill she was when I see her leaping about the place now.
Two months later:
Megan is back at school full-time.
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Lauren and her Mum's Story - Aged 10 - Length of illness - 2 years
Dear Sarah, I would like to let you know how grateful I am for all your help with Lauren. As you know, before we came I was quite sceptical about the therapy and could not understand how the effects could be as immediate as others were claiming. Lauren has lost almost two years of her childhood as a result of this awful illness. I felt out of control and very down myself, watching her childhood pass her by. On the day we arrived, Lauren was virtually unable to go out without her wheelchair. By the end of the first day my shopaholic ten year old enjoyed an hour and a half walk round the shops, something she has not been able to do in almost two years. I have now seen with my own eyes a total transformation of my daughter from a debilitated, virtually housebound child to a child who is full of energy living life to the full again within days of having seen you. I cannot thank you enough.
Feedback 10 months later:
Lauren has remained ME free.
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Sydney - Length of illness - 22 years
It gives me great pleasure to endorse "The Lightning Process". I had this illness for twenty two years and after three days with Sarah I feel a different person. All I can say to anyone with ME is that you have nothing to lose and so much to gain GO FOR IT.
Lucy's Story - Aged 58 - Length of illness - 5 years
If you are looking at this website for the first time, you may be thinking
as I did, this cannot be true, if so why is anyone still suffering? The
answer is that people have not looked, or they see and do not believe.
I decided to take a chance and give L.P. a try and now less than two weeks
later I am wanting to tell you all who read this what a wonderful life
changing experience I have been through.
Believe me when I tell you that I feel fantastic. I have become a new person
with a positive and fresh attitude towards the future, and in case you are
wondering how I was before L.P. then I am pleased to say that my "Disabled"
badge, my wheelchair and my lifestyle of the last 5 years are now things of
the past.
I sincerely believe that if you want to set yourself free, and recover your
life, give Sarah a call and take the first step towards a new beginning.
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Gina's Story - Aged 55 - Length of illness - 3 years
I had originally been diagnosed by a consultant and after 3 years was virtually housebound, only being able to drive a short distance on a good day and often having trouble walking around the house. Before going to see Sarah, having tried other treatments, I had reached the stage where I would have tried anything to improve my situation and after hearing the Radio 2 Jeremy Vine Lightning Process report, it seemed it could be the answer, but at the back of my mind, totally unbelievable. However, with my husband's encouragement, I decided to take the plunge.
I really feel that I no longer have ME and have my life back. Sarah has been very supportive on the couple of times I've telephoned and reassured me on one occasion. Things have been fine since.
Life is so wonderful now that I have no hesitation in recommending Sarah and the Lightning Process to anyone who is ready for a different approach and willing to commit to it.
Gina writes 6 weeks later:
We have had our first holiday without ME. This time we were able to go out much more and even walked around Plymouth shopping for 3 hours one day which was tiring, but I coped well.
I really feel that I no longer have ME and have my life back. Sarah has been very supportive on the couple of times I've telephoned and reassured me on one occasion. Things have been fine since.
Life is so wonderful now that I have no hesitation in recommending Sarah and the Lightning Process to anyone who is ready for a different approach and willing to commit to it.
4 months later:
I'm now 100% fit and well again!
One year on:
It seems unbelievable that I have reached this milestone. This last year has been so different, in a very good way. Basically, I'm fine, a normal well person.
I don't need to do the LP exercise very often, but it's good to have it as a back-up, not because I fear ME is returning. I am living proof that there is a way out of ME!
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Yes! It worked for me. I had my doubts beforehand because I'd tried so many things and nothing seemed to help. At the time I started the LP I could only walk a few yards and was sleeping more than 12 hours a day. I was scared I wouldn't make it through the first day's instruction, but the improvement started from Day 1.
Thank you, Sarah, for the gentle, patient and encouraging way in which you taught the LP. Most of all, thank you for giving me back my life!
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June 2007: I've been well since I saw you in June last year - so thank you so much for that!
Everything's going great! Thank you so very very much. You are a saving angel!
Life seems much lighter and I now look forward and don't go into that dark place anymore. I'm getting fitter, losing weight and looking healthier than I have for a very long time. I admire your work and the depth of understanding you show with your clients and I'm sure you'll continue to help many more people. It's a special kind of person who gives of themselves to help others. A big thank you from one who will never forget or underestimate the magnitude of what you are achieving.
Thank you very much for being such an excellent trainer and therapist, for helping me to find my pride and power, for showing me I can "do" choice, and most of all... for being you, Sarah. With love, thanks and respect.
Dear Sarah, I am writing to say a huge THANK YOU for your LP training enabling me to get my life back 'on track' after 3 and 1/2 years of ME. I woke up this morning buzzing with energy and the joy of life and coached myself to do housework - to very loud music! My family are thrilled - this has affected more than my life - my family's as well. The training was hard work but good fun too. So again 'Thank You'.
I don't know how to begin to thank you for everything. The results are beyond my wildest dreams. I didn't expect to be doing normal so quickly. Thank you so so much.
Thank you so much for helping me to get me energy and life back. Words can't say just how grateful I am.
I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say how well I'm doing. I have been doing consistently 'normal' stuff since I left you on Wednesday and it's been wonderful!! Having all this time is taking a bit of getting used to, I can't get over how much I can do compared to before....... I am also finding I am doing the process less as the days have gone on. Anyway, just wanted to say thank you and to let you know you have another success story on your hands!
I can't tell you what a difference the process has made to our lives.
It's been life-changing!
Sarah I am absolutely delighted with the course and the positive benefits I am experiencing. I am very grateful to you. Keep up the good work!
It has been so wonderful to be trained by someone who has been there themselves.
It has clarified so much.
It feels good, my future at last feels good. I just wanted you to know how very much I value your help and understanding.
Thank you so very much for being so wonderful through this process. I'm now all set for good health, energy and a full and happy life.
Thank you for all your help - feeling much better!
I'm now 100% fit and well again.
Thanks for your help during this journey to good health - I'm feeling stronger every day!
Have a fab festive season - I know I am thanks to your training!
I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the help you have given me, I can finally look forward to the future rather than worrying about what the next day may bring me. Keep up the excellent work!
It was lovely to meet you and thank you for all your help, kindness and understanding. Thank you for making such a difference to so many people.
We were impressed how professional you have been from the moment we met you and how high the standard of training was.
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