Synopses & Reviews
A much-needed book on how to treat extreme tiredness, based on the author's own experience of severe chronic fatigue and her pioneering research to develop a successful treatment program A clinical psychologist who found herself struggling with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) explains the causes of CFS and offers an accessible, scientifically valid, easy-to-achieve program that will inspire those afflicted to regain their health and restore their energy and vitality. CFS is a common yet debilitating condition that can last for many years, in which every waking moment becomes a physical, emotional, and cognitive struggle just to function on the most basic of levels. The author suffered severe symptoms and was compelled to research the cause of CFS and cure herself because she was offered so little help by the medical profession. Her recovery was quick and lasting. Chapters cover her own story, what chronic fatigue really is, what causes it, diagnosis, a step-by-step self-treatment program, how to strengthen the body, coping with stress, and helpful resources.
Review
"Most helpful are Downing-Orr's insistence on validating CFS as a bona fide condition that has been ignored, belittled, and misdiagnosed, and advice on developing resilience, dealing with relapses, and defusing tense relationships that can result from chronic illness." —Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a common condition that can last for many years. It is a debilitating chronic illness which ruins lives. Every waking moment becomes a physical, emotional and cognitive struggle just to function on the most basic of levels.
The purpose of this book is to reassure sufferers and their families that recovery is possible and that the illness is genuine. It draws on the experiences of many sufferers of chronic fatigue and on those of the author herself. Dr Kristina Downing-Orr, a clinical psychologist, suffered severe chronic fatigue symptoms and was compelled to research the cause of CFS and the cure herself because she was offered so little help by the medical profession. Her recovery was quick and lasting.
In her book, Kristina reveals the causes of chronic fatigue and offers an accessible, scientifically valid, easy-to-achieve programme that will inspire people with CFS to regain their health and restore their energy and vitality. Chapters cover Kristina's own story, what chronic fatigue really is, what causes it, diagnosis, a step-by-step self-treatment programme, how to strengthen the body, and coping with stress and resources.
About the Author
Dr. Kristina Downing-Orr is a clinical psychologist, research psychologist, and former sufferer of chronic fatigue. Her previous books include
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