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CFS or Depression? - Page 2


© Mari Brodersen
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Aug 19, 2004




If you suspect that you have CFS, depression, or even both, please see a doctor who will take your complaints seriously and do a good work-up of your problems. You're worth the effort!

RESOURCES


Books:
American Psychiatric Association. DSM-IV-TR
Berne, Katrina, Ph.D. Running on Empty
Conley, Edward J., D.O. America Exhausted
Stoff, Jesse A., M.D., and Charles R. Pellegrino, Ph.D. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Hidden Epidemic
Teitlebaum, Jacob, M.D. From Fatigued to Fantastic
Vliet, Elizabeth Lee, M.D. Screaming to Be Heard

Websites:
CDC: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cfs/i...
CFIDS Association of America (http://www.cfids.org/)
ImmuneSupport.com: Relationship between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Depression Studied (http://www.immunesupport.com/library/sho...
ImmuneSupport.com: Symptoms of CFS (http://www.immunesupport.com/chronic-fat...
MedicineNet.com: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (http://www.medicinenet.com/chronic_fatig...
NIMH: Depression (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformatio...


NOTE: The information given and opinions expressed in this topic are NOT to be used in place of proper evaluation and treatment by a licensed mental health professional in your city, town, or area.

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Here's the follow-up discussion on this article: View all related messages
10.   Oct 3, 2004 10:10 PM
Traute -
You're right. CFS has many and varied causes, and a person with its symptoms deserves a very thorough evaluation from compassionate and open-minded medical people.

My personal opinion ...

-- posted by MsPersephone
9.   Oct 3, 2004 9:58 PM
Jerri -
It takes a lot of listening, gathering the person's medical and psychological history, and ruling out other diseases (such as MS, depression, etc.) - as well as a lot of patience to make the ...

-- posted by MsPersephone
8.   Sep 26, 2004 2:07 AM
As I understand it, chronic fatigue is a symptom of other underlying conditions. It cannot be treated as a disease. The underlying cause needs to be found and treated.

This is similar to treating ...

-- posted by biogardener
7.   Sep 25, 2004 9:19 AM
that doctors have acknowledged that depression may be the root of a person's illness. I can't imagine what skill it must take to distinguish it from chronic fatigue syndrome. ...

-- posted by jerrib
6.   Aug 31, 2004 3:09 PM
In response to message posted by biogardener:

Yes, I agree with the CFS, depression, and the abuse.

Of course, the abuse i ...

-- posted by Tery01



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