'Cognitive behaviour therapy appears to be an effective and acceptable
treatment for adult out-patients with CFS. Its sufferers deserve . . .
to be more aware of the potential of this therapy to bring lasting
functional benefit.'
Cochrane Review
This valuable self-help guide offers ways of improving long-lasting
fatigue associated with a range of long-term conditions including
chronic fatigue syndrome. Using recognised techniques, cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT) helps to change coping strategies. The
approach described helps people break the vicious circle of fatigue and
for many results in a reduction in symptoms and disability.
This fully updated new edition provides:
Guidance on how to improve sleep
Practical strategies for balancing activity and rest
Tips on setting and working towards targets that would improve your
life
Step-by-step advice on dealing with blocks to recovery
Tools for coping with worry and stress
Ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts
Suggestions for how partners, relatives and friends can help
Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to
treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and
physical.
READING WELL
This book is recommended by the National Reading Well Books on
Prescription scheme for England delivered by The Reading Agency and the
Society of Chief Librarians with funding from Arts Council England and
Wellcome.
www.reading-well.org.uk
Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper
