Overcoming chronic fatigue : a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques / Mary Burgess with Trudie Chalder.
Series: Overcoming series (London, England)Publisher: London : Robinson, 2019Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xxiii, 326 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cmISBN: 9781472138859 (paperback)Other title: Chronic fatigueSubject(s): Chronic fatigue syndrome -- Treatment -- Popular works | Cognitive therapy -- Popular worksSummary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Previous edition: 2005.
Includes index.
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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