Try and find a balance between rest and exercise which works for you. Avoid or think seriously about conditions or activities which make you feel worse. General anaesthetlcs, antibiotics and vaccinations, while sometimes necessary, may increase symptoms in some sufferers In the short term. If you think you have developed sensitivity to some foods since becoming ill, discuss this with your doctor. Aim to maintain a balanced healthy diet eating fresh rather than processed foods.
Limit drinks or foods with additives.
If you are depressed or anxious don't keep It to yourself. Counselling can often help and medication may be advised as a short term measure. Seek your doctor's advice for distressing and persistent symptoms such as Insomnia or excessive pain. Complementary medicine may also help relieve some symptoms for some people. Inc. Our main purpose is to reduce the isolation that many young people with CFS feel.