CFS syndrome can affect anyone at any stage in their life, but it is more commonly found in woman. Symptoms may vary from person to person e.g. a general lack of well-being along with tiredness, irritability, sensitivity, poor concentration and sleep disturbance. Some of the most common symptoms of CFS are listed below:-
- General feeling of discomfort
- Tiredness which is not relieved by any amount of sleep
- Sleeping problems such as insomnia or un-refreshing sleep
- Memory problems – difficulty concentrating
- Sore throat
- Enlarged lymph nodes in neck or armpits
- Unexplained muscle pain
- Irritability
- Severe headaches
- Stomach problems such as nausea, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Extreme exhaustion lasting more than 24 hours after mental or physical exercise
Counselling can help you cope with the physical symptoms and negotiate the psychological and emotion impact of CFS.
