Give yourself permission to recognize and express your feelings, such as sadness, anger and frustration. You need to grieve for the energy you have lost. Ask for support from family and friends. Look for support groups or counseling in your community. Your doctor is another important source of help.
Emotional support is important in coping with a chronic health problem.
If your memory and concentration are affected by chronic fatigue, keep lists and make notes to remind yourself of important things. Also, give yourself more time to do things that take concentration. Medicine may also help you sleep better, which might improve your memory and concentration. Your doctor can work with you to provide symptom relief and to help you find ways of coping with the changes CFS makes in your life. Chronic fatigue affects you physically, emotionally and socially.