For some people, energy and stamina is taken for granted. It's something we have seemingly endless amounts of, and spend little time dwelling over. For those with disabilities like lupus, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome however, it is limited.
A growing number of people with conditions like this are using spoons to quantify how they feel on any given day. Energy levels can't be measured scientifically, so the spoon unit of measurement is a fun way to explain things.
So, why...
ME - also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) - is a debilitating condition that causes severe fatigue, sleep problems, poor memory and painful muscles and joints.
People of all ages can develop the ME illness which affects every aspect of their daily lives. For those in school, keeping up with lessens and homework can be a constant struggle, while those of working age may find it impossible to commit to employment.
Keep reading in order to better understand ME, and what it is like...
Chronic Fatigue or tiredness is often an accompanying symptom of stress, anxiety and low mood. It is important to rule out a medical explanation for the fatigue before any psychological assessment and intervention are carried out. The nature of this condition, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) remains highly controversial, not only for the person affected by it, but also for the professionals involved. These notes are written on the premise that an organic cause of tiredness has...
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