Glossary
Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome
What is
Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome?
Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome can significantly affect the mental health of individuals in different ways. Understanding and addressing it through therapy can lead to improved well-being and quality of life.
What Is It?
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), sometimes called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a long-term condition that causes extreme tiredness and other symptoms. It’s not just feeling tired—it’s a complex illness that affects energy, thinking, and physical function.
Common Experiences
People with ME may feel exhausted after even small activities, struggle with memory or concentration (“brain fog”), experience pain, sleep problems, or dizziness. Symptoms often get worse after exertion, sometimes taking days to recover, which can be very frustrating.
How It Can Affect You
ME can impact daily life, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Many feel isolated or not believed. While therapy can’t cure ME, it can help manage the emotional strain, offer tools for pacing, and support self-compassion during a challenging journey.
Ways Therapy Can Help
Providing coping strategies for managing myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome
Creating a safe space to explore thoughts and emotions
Identifying triggers and underlying causes
Building resilience and improving self-compassion
