The Patient's Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

A solution-oriented book filled with practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving quality of life for those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia. Includes information on treatment options for fatigue, pain, sleep and cognitive problems; strategies for pacing and avoiding relapses; techniques for controlling stress; ideas on managing emotions; plus information on how to exercise safely, how to improve relationships and build support and how to overcome loss and build a new life. The book is the completely-revised and expanded edition of the course textbook used in the CFIDS and Fibromyalgia Self-Help course, an online self-management class offered since 1998. Foreword by international CFS/FM authority Dr. Charles Lapp, M.D., who writes: I have encouraged virtually all of my patients to read this book and follow Campbell's advice. This book offers hope to those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia.