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Overcoming Chronic Fatigue (Overcoming Books) Paperback – 26 Nov 2009

by Mary Burgess (Author), Prof Trudie Chalder (Author)

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness, characterised by severe exhaustion and flu-like symptoms affecting possibly 10 per cent of the UK population, for which conventional medicine currently has no cure. Now the authors, who practise at the CFS Research and Treatment Unit, University of London, have developed this new self-help guide. Via recognised CBT techniques that change our attitude and coping strategies, this approach is successful in breaking the cycle of fatigue, with a reduction in symptoms and disability in up to two-thirds of sufferers. - Improving sleep patterns - Practical strategies for balancing activity and rest - Dealing with blocks to recovery - Stress and ways of coping - How relatives and friends can help

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Robinson; UK ed. edition (26 Nov. 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 184901132X
ISBN-13: 978-1849011327
Product Dimensions: 13 x 1.7 x 19.7 cm
Average Customer Review: 49 customer reviews
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 39,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #84 in Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Medical & Healthcare Practitioners > Internal Medicine > Diseases & Disorders
- #114 in Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry > Applied Psychology > Clinical Psychology
- #180 in Books > Science & Nature > Medicine > Medical Sciences A-Z > Psychotherapy & Clinical Psychology

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Provides an excellent overview of how best the complexities of CFS may be understood. (Dr Shane McCarney The Psychologist)

Cognitive Behavioural 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)

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Expert advice on overcoming the crippling effects of chronic fatigue

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DandE

6 November 2017

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This book was recommended to me by my physiotherapist and I came to write this review because its a pile of crap. Especially the case studies, chronic fatigue is not something that will get better if you just quit that job you hate, retrain as something new and think positively, which sums up what these case studies are about. Everyone of these people get better after leaving their job, having some therapy and taking an online course in something they like to do. Hating your job to the point of depression is not the same as having chronic fatigue and this book and its approach is a slap in the face to those who do suffer with it.

Chronic fatigue is not just tiredness because your sleeping pattern is messed up. You can get the recommended amount of 8 hours at night and still be fatigued the next day. Its not about just being very tired and needing to nap during the day, fatigue is something that affects concentration, memory and even the way you speak because you can't find the right words because trying to think of them isn't working. Not oh well your sleep pattern is just a little out of whack.

I don't advise anyone to buy this, yes activity charts and trackers can be helpful with pacing, but its overall premise is just completely off the mark.

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johnlawrenceaspden

Great Description, Rubbish Solution

12 July 2017

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The first half is a terrific description of what CFS actually feels like. It rang very very true for me.

The second half is some made-up purported psychological mechanism that's supposed to cause it, with ideas about how to think yourself free of it. It seemed to be nothing like what my experiences were, and the techniques don't work.

What did work was desiccated thyroid / thyroxine. In spite of my bang-normal TSH of 2.51.

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GREAT

24 August 2017

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Great book that uses CBT techniques to help overcome or manage chronic fatigue. Very informative and comes with practical exercises. I am pleased with my purchase and would buy again.

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Mrs. Margaret A. Golby

Not quite as I expected.

2 March 2013

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I was somewhat disappointed by this book.... I'm glad I didn't buy it at full price. the text was more suitable for a teenager and rather patronising. I don't blame the seller at all. the quality of service is as good as it could be. the book was of sound quality, physically but I can't blame the seller for the not so good content.

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Giles May

Good with strategies except not so committed, It would seem, to it being a Physical illness.

22 May 2015

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Its come in reasonable condition considering its secondhand. Due to my Chronic fatigue I find it difficult to read. Its not written in a complicated way but the pages I read seem to deal with psychological approaches but dont seem to take the fact its a physical illness so seriously

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Karen Crombie

Four Stars

13 December 2015

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Recomended by therapist and i have found it a really helpful book

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Valerie Woodhouse

helpfull

13 November 2016

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very good reading. helps you to understand your body and helpful advice on dealing with CFS

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maureen portman

Pretty helpful guide to help you tweek things a little ...

14 November 2014

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Pretty helpful guide to help you tweek things a little and help you focus on small tasks and goals. Slowly - slowly catch the monkey.

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Sarah

If you decide to read it, do so critically

The physiogical 'explanation' of CFS in Overcoming CFS is credited by the authors as sourced from an unpublished treatment manual by a Liverpudlian physiotherapist.Read more

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Emily - London

No matter what has caused your fatigue, there are some useful techniques here

When I had my last bout of chronic fatigue from 2006 onwards, I bought a nursing text book on chronic fatigue and basically set about changing my behaviour to build up strength,...Read more

Published 6 months ago

Great

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J. S. Stephens

for any one with fatigue

A useful book

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Good book and some useful information.

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This is a sticking plaster of a book for a condition that requires and deserves so much more.

I imagine the most flattering reviews of this book will be from students or practitioners of CBT rather than those with the condition; ie those without direct, first hand...Read more

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Taliesin

A breakthrough in understanding.

Being the husband of someone who has Fibromyalgia it is often difficult to fully appreciate jsut what she goes through.Read more

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