The study was published in the journalHealth and Social Care in the Communitythis April.
What Is ME/CFS?
ME/CFS is a complex condition with no specific cause.
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“It’s not tiredness.
It’s not insomnia.
It’s not a sleep problem.”
Some people develop ME/CFS after being sick with another condition, including COVID-19.
“There is no FDA-approved treatment for ME/CFS,” Taylor says.
The Importance of Community
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have experienced loneliness.
In one article published in theHealthcarejournal, researchers outlined the isolating implications of living with ME/CFS.
One of their suggestions to manage isolation is to find support online from others who live with ME/CFS.
Other people with ME/CFS may share helpful tips as well.
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