"CFS is a debilitating disorder which affects both physical and psychological functioning. It is also a poorly understood condition which was not widely accepted as a specific disorder until only a few years ago. Cognitive behaviour therapy, in conjunction with other physical and medical therapies, is now generally accepted as the treatment of choice for people who are affected by CFS. The CFS Clinical Team at the Royal Free Hospital, London e" led by Dr Fernie and Dr Murphy e" is highly regarded and is among the foremost clinical treatment centres worldwide for this condition. This book provides the perfect companion for patients to develop and apply new insights into overcoming some of their specific symptoms as well as coping with the syndrome, both during the course of their therapy and afterwards. It provides a helpful structure and framework for understanding CFS and ite(tm)s effects as well as practical exercises to help beat some of the symptoms that patients may experience. The book is thoroughly practical, free from abstract and difficult to understand psychological terms or e~psychobabblee(tm). It conveys a positive message that patients suffering from CFS can enjoy better physical and mental health.

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