Wednesday, March 3, 2010

How To Cope With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Some people who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) may find their condition frustrating and difficult to deal with. This condition varies with each person. While some may be able to maintain an active life others may suffer from debilitating symptoms. We will try to offer some useful advice for coping with CFS in this article. The best thing to do to cope with CFS is to have an open mind. You may try several treatments and therapies before any improvement begins. By keeping an open mind while using these treatments and therapies you will allow yourself a chance for improvement. Have a good communication and rapport with your physician and other care givers. Be completely honest about your symptoms and discuss any feelings of frustration with your physician. This is another essential part of managing this condition. Many who suffer from CFS have feelings of guilt, anger and frustration. If these feelings are not dealt with properly they can make the physical symptoms worse. Your doctor can help with the physical side of your condition but you should seek professional counseling for the mental side. It can actually help improve the physical symptoms. By treating your CFS condition both physically and mentally you are giving yourself the best change for an improved quality of life.

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