TY  - BOOK
AU  - Burgess,Mary
AU  - Chalder,Trudie
TI  - Overcoming chronic fatigue: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques 
T2  - Overcoming series
SN  - 9781472138859 (paperback)
PY  - 2019///
CY  - London
PB  - Robinson
KW  - Chronic fatigue syndrome
KW  - Treatment
KW  - Popular works
KW  - Cognitive therapy
N1  - Previous edition: 2005; Includes index
N2  - This valuable self-help guide offers ways of improving long-lasting fatigue associated with a range of long-term conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome. Using recognised techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps to change coping strategies. The approach described helps people break the vicious circle of fatigue and for many results in a reduction in symptoms and disability. This fully updated new edition provides: 
- Guidance on how to improve sleep 
- Practical strategies for balancing activity and rest 
- Tips on setting and working towards targets that would improve your life
- Step-by-step advice on dealing with blocks to recovery 
- Tools for coping with worry and stress 
- Ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts 
- Suggestions for how partners, relatives and friends can help 

Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical
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