Coping with Chronic FatigueA self-help guide for chronic fatigue sufferers, which shows how to assess levels of fatigue, and offers advice on dealing with fatigue and incorporating these changes into everyday life.Trudie Chalder
chronic illnessThe purpose of this cross-sectional study (n = 92) was the further identification of the unique psychosocial challenges facing those living with lupus. Specifically, the study aim was to clarify which particular lupus symptomatology may result in which emotional states. The authors ...
Rachel, a reader who contracted dengue and malaria at the same time, has struggled with issues of chronic pain and fatigue. Her journey mirrored mine, except that she was able to see a pain specialist in her home country. She and I have gone back and forth about our experiences, and our...
Insomnia can interfere with recovery in a variety of ways. Not sleeping well at night results in fatigue throughout the day. This, in turn, makes concentrating more difficult and increases the strain required to remain alerted and engaged. Fatigue can also affect memory, which is already aprobl...
Coping and adaptive outcome in chronic fatigue syndrome: importance of illness cognitions. J Psychosom Res 1998;45:39-51.Heijmans MJ. Coping and adaptive outcome in chronic fatigue syndrome: impor- tance of illness cognitions. J Psychosom Res 1998;45:39-51....
You may be able to use fatigue to your advantage by taking your antidepressant at night. First, check with a doctor to be sure that it's OK for you to take your medication at night; but, taking it at night may help you fall asleep more easily—you'll get the rest you need to fee...
belief that they are different from others (due to having such a strict diet regime, or due to other factors such as depression). Another reason for withdrawing socially may be a direct result of chronic fatigue; many people with celiac disease feel too worn out to engage in social ...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome describes a disorder characterised by a principal complaint of fatigue accompanied by substantial functional impairment. The aetiology of CFS has been investigated from various perspectives, in particular with regards the presence of infectious diseases, immune system dysfunction, musc...
Ways of coping with chronic fatigue syndrome: development of an illness management questionnaire. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder of uncertain aetiology, and there is uncertainty also about the appropriate way in which patients should manag... C Ray,W Weir,D Stewart,... - 《Social...
At the end of 1992, Europeans are coping with a sense of failure. The continent is now entering a period of profound and lasting change. The United States can help, even if its presence and role are diminishing. Europe again faces the issue of its own identity. Right now the mood is ...