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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients may find it therapeutic to meet with other people who have this illness, and often this can be accomplished by joining a local CFS support group. Review the following information carefully to locate a resource that is reliable, convenient, and comfortable to you.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients may find it therapeutic to meet with other people who have this illness, and often this can be accomplished by joining a local CFS support group. Review the following information carefully to locate a resource that is reliable, convenient, and comfortable to you.
Support groups are not appropriate for everyone, and some CFS patients may find that a support group actually adds to their stress rather than relieving it. Most support groups are free, collect voluntary donations, or charge modest membership dues to cover basic expenses (e.g. refreshments at meetings or photocopying costs).
A useful support group should include:
Some support groups may put their own interests before those of the individual patient. Groups that engage in any of the following activities should be avoided:
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