According to Wikipedia:
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a medical condition characterized by long-term fatigue and other symptoms that limit a person's ability to carry out ordinary daily activities.[2][3] Quality of life of persons with CFS can be compromised. You can read more here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_fatigue_syndrome
These are the Symptoms and Signs (from Wikipedia):
- A new onset (not lifelong) of severe fatigue for six consecutive months or greater duration which is unrelated to exertion, is not substantially relieved by rest, and is not a result of other medical conditions.
- The fatigue causes a significant reduction of previous activity levels.
- Four or more of the following symptoms that concurrently last six months or longer:
- impaired memory or concentration
- post-exertional malaise, where physical or mental exertions bring on "extreme, prolonged exhaustion and sickness"
- unrefreshing sleep
- muscle pain (myalgia)
- pain in multiple joints (arthralgia)
- headaches of a new kind or greater severity
- sore throat, frequent or recurring
- tender lymph nodes (cervical or axillary)
Other common symptoms include:[19]
- brain fog (feeling like one is in a mental fog)
- difficulty maintaining an upright position, dizziness, balance problems or fainting
- allergies or sensitivities to foods, odors, chemicals, medications, or noise
- irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms such as bloating, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhoea and nausea
- chills and night sweats
- visual disturbances (sensitivity to light, blurring, eye pain)
- depression or mood problems (irritability, mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks)
I have had an obvious change of memory and concentration for the past year. It has decreased so much that I find it really hard to do any school work. It is really annoying and frustrating. And I remember I use to have the sort of refreshing feeling when I wake up. But now, it is gone. I don't feel refresh when I wake up in the morning and I don't even care if I sleep 8 hours anymore because I am going to be tired anyway. Sometimes, even worse, I don't even have the physical energy to do work, I am not just mentally tired. And people don't understand it because they can't tell by looking at me. You can't tell if I have CFS by looking at my appearance and that's why people can't tell. I know for sure that some teachers think I am lying and faking but that is way beyond what I can control.
If you have CFS, I would like you to know that you are not alone. I am here with you. We will go through this together. Share with me your experience in the comments.
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