response: There's some evidence that cognitive therapy combined with gradually increasing activity can help sometimes.
original_response: Mental therapy while trying to increase ability to exercise
history: My friend was just diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but I don't know much about it. It's characterized by long term fatigue and other symptoms, and it severely limits a person's ability to live a normal life. What are the other symptoms? I don't really know, but the fatigue that is felt is not due to exertion or a previous medical problem. That sounds awful. I wonder how common it is? Not sure, but there is no real cure there is limited treatment. What is the treatment? I can't say. I the US there are no approved medications or procedures. So, is there nothing at all that can be done?
knowledge: Evidence suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy and a gradual increase in activity suited to individual capacity can be beneficial in some cases.