Overcoming Chronic Fatigue [electronic resource] : A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques
Burgess, Mary2009
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A Books on Prescription TitleBreak free from the crippling cycle of chronic fatigueChronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness, characterized by severe exhaustion and flu-like symptoms, which affects almost three per cent of people in the UK and for which conventional medicine currently has no cure. This valuable self-help guide offers sufferers a better understanding of CFS as well as strategies on breaking the vicious circle of fatigue. The result is a proven reduction in symptoms and disability in up to two-thirds of CFS sufferers.Based on recognized CBT techniquesOffers practical strategies for balancing activity and restExplains the role of worry and stress and how best to copeHow relatives and friends can help
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Burgess, Mary, AuthorChalder, Trudie, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Little, Brown Book Group, 2009
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1 online resource (1 text file)
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Dr Burgess, author of Overcoming Chronic Fatigue, has worked as a therapist in the area of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) for more than ten years. She is both a clinician and a researcher, at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine in London. Much of her research has been into ways of bringing treatment to CFS patients who, because of their illness, have difficulty attending her clinics. She is currently working as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist at the School's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research and Treatment Unit.
ISBN:
9781849014199
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English
BRN:
2756216
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