Title : Perception and individuality in patient cases identifying the ongoing evolution of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Abstract:
The way individuals perceive and interpret their internal and external environments directly influences how they function and adapt within them. In a stable and well-regulated human system, perception tends to align closely with reality, allowing for accurate motor responses and functional regulation. However, when subjective sensory perception becomes distorted—through trauma, illness, or prolonged stress—errors can emerge within the sensory-motor feedback loop. These errors accumulate over time and contribute to the emergence and persistence of psychophysical dysfunction. ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) presents a highly relevant and increasingly complex example of this phenomenon. It is a multisystem neuroimmune condition affecting millions worldwide, with hallmark symptoms such as profound fatigue, post-exertional malaise, cognitive dysfunction, and increased sensory sensitivity. While diagnoses may be shared across patients, the lived experiences and system-level responses remain uniquely individual. This presentation explores how patient individuality—shaped by divergent perceptual errors and adaptive histories—must become central to any meaningful intervention. Drawing on case studies from NeuroPhysics Therapy, this presentation demonstrates how real-time correction of sensory perception errors within controlled yet dynamic environments can lead to profound neurological recovery. By moving beyond disease-label-driven protocols and into the domain of psychophysical individuality, NPT provides a powerful model for uncovering and reversing the underlying drivers of ME/CFS and related neuroimmune disorders.
Keywords: ME/CFS, Perception, Individuality NeuroPhysics Therapy, Sensory Perception Errors, Neurological Diseases and Disorders, Psychophysical.
