Overcoming Chronic Fatigue

Overcoming Chronic Fatigue: A Self-Help Guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques is a book by Mary Burgess and Trudie Chalder.

Publisher's synopsis
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness, characterized by severe exhaustion and flu-like symptoms, which affects almost three percent of people in the UK and for which conventional medicine currently has no cure. This self-help guide offers sufferers a better understanding of CFS as well as strategies on breaking the circle of fatigue. The result is a proven reduction in symptoms and disability in up to two-thirds of CFS sufferers.


 * Based on recognized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques
 * Offers practical strategies for balancing activity and rest
 * Explains the role of worry and stress and how best to cope
 * How relatives and friends can help

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 * Overcoming Chronic Fatigue - Amazon (US)
 * Overcoming Chronic Fatigue - Amazon (UK)
 * Overcoming Chronic Fatigue - Goodreads