Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Depression Are Not The Same Thing!
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a very misunderstood illness and this is perhaps why there are so many myths about it. Perhaps the most common myth about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is that it is effectively a mental condition, and another name for depression.
But these two conditions are very different!
And when you label a condition incorrectly it can cause no end of problems when trying to diagnose and treat it. So it's extremely important to make the distinction between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and depression - because they are completely different illnesses.
For one, depression can be a symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, but there are many Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers out there who do not suffer from depression at all.
Second, research has shown that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers have an abnormality in their 'deep sleep' brainwave patterns. In contrast, depression sufferers do not have this abnormality.
In addition, depression sufferers tend to feel tired all the time, whereas Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers' exhaustion increases notably after mental or physical exertion.
There are also symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome that are not shared by depression sufferers. Nasty flu-like symptoms, headaches, reversal of sleeping patterns, painful muscles and joints, Restless Legs Syndrome, and an increase in colds and viruses all are just a few symptoms that can play a part in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
These are just a few of the differences between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and depression!
Another myth about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is that all Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers need to do is to 'pull themselves together' - and they'd be cured...
... if only it were that simple!
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is actually a bio-physical condition and was (finally) accepted as such by the UK government in 2001. But no cure has yet been found.
Unfortunately there are still many people out there (including some medical professionals) who still think that the condition is 'all in the sufferer's head'.
It is because of this misunderstanding that the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome community has fought so hard against Chronic Fatigue Syndrome being wrongly labelled as a mental illness. And it is perhaps because of this battle that depression amongst Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers has often sadly been overlooked...
Yet for many, depression can be a very real symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. If you suffer from depression as a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer, then it's vital that you take it very seriously and that you try to address it as soon as possible.
If you don't deal with your depression, you are unlikely to be able to recover from any chronic illness...
...and recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is no exception.
It is possible to recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. So if you do experience depression as a symptom of your Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, make it a priority to deal with it. Only that way can you get yourself on the road to recovery.
===========================================================
** Reprinting of the article above is welcome! **
The article above may be freely reproduced provided that: (1) you include the following resource box; and (2) you only mail to a 100% opt-in list.
Here's the resource box to use if reprinting the article above:
------
Claire Williams is editor of sleepydust.net and has suffered from Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since 1995.
She created 'sleepydust.net' to help Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia sufferers to deal with the condition - from handling their money worries, to recovering from their illness....
To subscribe to the newsletter in which this article was published, please go to:
http://www.sleepydust.net/ezine
------
===========================================================
 Google News Updated : Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:55:50 GMT Weather Channel Is Sold to NBC and Equity Firms - New York Times New York Times - By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED An investor group led by NBC Universal and two private equity firms clinched a deal for the Weather Channel on Sunday after three weeks of negotiations. NBC Universal, Bain, Blackstone Buy Weather Channel (Update1) NBC and its Partners Announce Deal To Buy Weather Channel and Assets Publ.Date : Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:48:12 GMT Google, Zen Master of the Market - New York Times
New York Times - By STEVE LOHR Bill Gates, who walked away from full-time work at Microsoft last month, was perhaps the foremost applied economist of the second half of the 20th century. Why Microsoft will win Yahoo Yahoo! re-enters merger talks with Time Warner Publ.Date : Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:57:50 GMT Obama cites faith as key to change - Boston Globe Boston Globe - Barack Obama called "active faith" an obligation of religious Americans and a chief agent of societal change in a speech yesterday at the national meeting of a black church group. Veterans Group Urges Support to 'Finish the Job' Veterans’ Group Critical of Obama Plans Costly Ad Campaign Publ.Date : Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:58:31 GMT Bosox, Cubs each put 7 players on All-Star rosters - The Associated Press
The Associated Press - NEW YORK (AP) - Maybe Manny Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano and the rest of the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs should just play their own All-Star game. All-Star rosters revealed Cubs win 7-1 and seven All-Stars; I'd say it was a good day Publ.Date : Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:58 GMT AT&T's Odd iPhone Offer - TechNewsWorld
TechNewsWorld - By Eric Benderoff Some of the details surrounding AT&T's iPhone prices make little sense, writes Eric Benderoff. The company will sell a 3G iPhone with no contract for a $400 premium. iPhone 3G line forms in NYC for a green cause New iPhone Can Decouple From AT&T, for a Price Publ.Date : Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:04:21 GMT 'Hancock' a signature opening for Smith - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times - The offbeat superhero story brings in $66 million over the holiday weekend, marking the star's eighth straight No. 1. He's hot, but the reviews were not. ‘Hancock’ Powers to the Top of Box Office Will Smith is box office superhero with 'Hancock' Publ.Date : Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:03:03 GMT Obama Campaign Criticizes Rival McCain's Economic Proposals - Bloomberg
Bloomberg - By Alison Vekshin July 6 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's advisers criticized Republican rival John McCain's economic proposals as both candidates prepared to focus on the US economy this week. Obama Advisers Tout Tax Plan That topic we love to hate Publ.Date : Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:27:55 GMT Increase Traffic |
PARLOT::Ebooks, Scripts,
Websites, and more... It is now no secret that people all over the... Read More Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a... Read More World Health Organisation states one out of four worldwide suffer... Read More Depression strikes most of us and it can make us... Read More Cardiologists, other doctors and long term care staff might be... Read More Unfortunately, millions of Americans currently suffer from the debilitating effects... Read More INTRODUCTION Everybody has a story. My... Read More In every moment of our life we have the choice... Read More I felt cold, my body was stiff and my back... Read More I heard about a woman who was suffering from depression,... Read More With the next few weeks, the FDA is expected to... Read More Depression can have many, many faces. If you are not... Read More The Law of BlueJust sort of feeling blue, kinda out... Read More Winter time is depression time for many women. Perhaps it... Read More Depression is something that will occur in many people's lives,... Read More On June 15th, 2004, FDA's Medical Devices Panel recommended that... Read More Katie came as close as is possible to having it... Read More The Law of PermanenceSuicide is always a permanent solution to... Read More It amazes me that 6-10 million Americans have been diagnosed... Read More Millions of people, especially in the United States, are currently... Read More While it is arguable that depression is not always preventable,... Read More Only somebody who has lived with anxiety ? as either... Read More The bright yellow flower of the St Johns Wort (hypericum... Read More If you have been diagnosed with depression or feel that... Read More Maria has been increasingly depressed for the past few years.... Read More
Adsense
websites
Depression and EPA Fish Oil - Does It Really Work?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Depression Are Not The Same Thing!
Depression Treatment: Depression Would Be Second Largest Illness by 2010!
Cure Against Depression and Low Self Confidence
Depression in Long Term Care Heart Patients Often Goes Untreated
Do Natural Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Supplements Really Work?
The Patients Guide to Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression
Raise Your Feeling Frequency with a Loving Smile
Suffocate
Ten Tips For Beating Depression
Change Your Life Forever with New Medical Breakthrough Treatment for Depression
How to Put an End to Depression
Depression: 14 Universal Laws for Recovery
Depressed? Wise Woman Ways Offer a Helping Hand
Get Rid Of Depression Once And For All
Senate Finance Committee Delays FDA Approval of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Depression
How to Overcome Anxiety and Take Repossession of Your Life!
Suicide Prevention: 12 Universal Laws
I Love You, I Hate You But Dont Go: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
Anxiety and Depression - Why Depression Drugs May Not Be Necessary - Fight Depression Naturally
The Formula for Preventing Depression
Reclaiming Your Life From Anxiety Symptoms
St Johns Wort and Depression
Your Daily Struggle With Depression
Depression Series (Part 2): My Antidepressant Doesn?t Work - What Can My Psychiatrist Do?
Affordable and Reliable Web Hosting Starting at $4.49/Month
Do Natural Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Supplements Really Work?
Unfortunately, millions of Americans currently suffer from the debilitating effects... Read More
What is Neurotransmitter Deficiency Disorder and How Can It Cause Depression, Anxiety, and...
Neurotransmitters (NTs) are essential chemical messengers that regulate brain, muscle,... Read More
Know the Signs of Depression and Improve Your Life
Typical signs of depression actually show a change in the... Read More
Depression
The 'experts' have tried to evaluate me as a sufferer... Read More
5 Super Effective Tips To Kill Depression
Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives.... Read More
Being A Victim Is Always A Choice
Do you blame your past, your family, your partner, your... Read More
Major Depression and Its Serious Complications
When suffering from clinical depression, people have different ways of... Read More
Mental Health Stigma ? What Can We Do About It?
What is Stigma? Stigma is the use of stereotypes and... Read More
Anxiety and Depression - Why Depression Drugs May Not Be Necessary - Fight Depression Naturally
Millions of people, especially in the United States, are currently... Read More
Fighting Depression by Restoring Your Routines
When we have depression, one of the things we drop... Read More
Depression Series (Part 2): My Antidepressant Doesn?t Work - What Can My Psychiatrist Do?
Maria has been increasingly depressed for the past few years.... Read More
Biological Psychiatry Confirms of Efficacy and Safety of VNS Therapy for Depression
The September 1, 2005 issue of Biological Psychiatry confirmed the... Read More
Natural Treatment for Depression - Is There An Alternative?
Many people who are suffering from mild to moderate depression,... Read More
Depression Help & Support Groups
For those who face depression, every day of their lives... Read More
So You?ve Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder?
If you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (also known as... Read More
Seven Ways To Deal With Your Depression
It has just been announced, after a study by a... Read More
Quick Steps To Reduce Your Worries
Looking for a way to reduce the amount of worrying... Read More
Depression and EPA Fish Oil - Does It Really Work?
It is now no secret that people all over the... Read More
FDA Approves Vagus Nerve Stimulation as a Treatment for Depression
On July 15th, 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA)... Read More
Control Your Own Level of Motivation
When I first mention this to most people, they really... Read More
Suffocate
I felt cold, my body was stiff and my back... Read More
Turn Depression into Joy
Depression is the most prevalent disease of our time. Under... Read More
Depression: Bringing Yourself Down
Sometimes it's hard to see the forest from the trees.... Read More
Adult Men and Women Who Suffer From Chronic Depression
Market surveys on women, men and depression suggest an estimated... Read More
Are You Someones Puppet? Four Ways People Manipulate Others
With the current interest in mental health topics, a mental... Read More
Depression |