How to Get More Support (Physical, Mental, Emotional) From Loved Ones When You Struggle With Chronic Fatigue

with Gina Gymer

In this episode, Angela has a fascinating chat with her sister, Gina Rocchio Gymer. As a therapist, Gina has brilliance with conversation and helping women and families feel connected. We know this convo will be extremely helpful because this journey can be very isolating, you can feel alone and you can lose connection with people along the way.

The struggle is very real and we know many of you have experienced this first hand. Many of you are dealing with symptoms that are somewhat vast and mysterious and often to the point of debilitating but at the same time, you might not have any answers from doctors or a diagnosis. On the other hand, perhaps you resonate with the symptoms of adrenal fatigue, but because the term “adrenal fatigue” is not medically recognized, your partners, friends or loved ones scrutinize your condition making you feel like you’re crazy or just a “hypochondriac”.

Being told “it's all in their head” can take a toll on many levels and this makes it harder to get support and compassion from your partners, loved ones, family, friends. This makes the healing journey even harder, more lonely and more isolating.

We are excited to dive into this topic that comes up over and over again in our Facebook Community with Gina today and to have her guide us through some ideas for how to talk with our loved ones in a way they can hear it. I am certain you will walk away from this convo with insights and tools to have better conversations so you feel more supported on this journey.

More About Gina Gymer

Gina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. In addition to her private practice, Gina has provided mental health services to youth and adults in hospitals, schools, residential treatment centers, and public health settings.

She provides a compassionate and caring environment that helps foster personal growth and insight. Gina’s approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and client-centered. Gina utilizes Brainspotting and other somatic modalities to treat issues like trauma, anxiety, and life-transitions. Gina feels passionate about working with caregivers whether that is moms, teachers, health care workers, or empaths. She has specialized training in treating Perinatal Mood Disorders and has over 12 years working with moms and the life-changing transition to motherhood and beyond.

We really hope you enjoy this episode!

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