The best treatment options available with the best evidence are CBT, medication, graded exercise therapy, lifestyle advice and self-help techniques.
CBT is effective in supporting adults with ME and has been shown to reduce symptoms, improve function and improve quality of life. CBT aims to change the way you think, behave and feel, so you learn to identify the thoughts and feelings that are causing certain behaviours. Through CBT, you can also manage the emotional impact of your fatigue and related symptoms.