One reason that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) has had so much difficulty gaining acceptance as a real illness is that doctors have traditionally been prone to dismiss the symptoms and label it “all in your head.” As more and more research has developed, professionals are now accepting CFS as a real condition.

Over a million people are affected by CFS. CFS is not restricted to any particular race, age group or gender. Although women are diagnosed 4 times more than men, it’s believed that men tend not to seek treatment as often as women.

CFS is often times misunderstood by by the public and even many doctors. If they give the condition any credibility at all, it’s generally to diagnose it as another condition. CFS in teens and children is a rare occurance and these groups report that they have the most difficulty in gaining understanding from their doctors, peers and parents.

This is because CFS has no known cause. It is believed to be either a psychological condition or physiological. This article will explore the psychological aspect.

The reason it’s so hard to diagnose CFS is that it’s symptoms are the same as those of other conditions. Depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, neurasthenia and drug or alcohol abuse are some of the psychological disorders with similar symptoms.

Traditional treatments include: anti-depressants, anti-anxiety medicine, cognitive behavior therapy and light exercise. Over strenuous exercise, however, is a common trigger for CFS.

CFS sufferers agree that a support group or chat group is key for gaining acceptance from others going through the same thing as well as receiving the latest info on treatment options.

Another beneficial tool for dealing with CFS is a combination of deep breathing and relaxation therapy.

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