CBT for chronic fatigue
Chronic fatigue is a long-term health condition which can affect people of any age. The main symptom is extreme tiredness that doesn’t go away even after resting, although many sufferers also experience pain and issues with their memory, concentration or sleep.
In many cases, chronic fatigue cannot be explained or diagnosed with an underlying medical condition, and the severity of the symptoms fluctuate in their intensity, making chronic fatigue a difficult disorder to come to terms with. Sufferers often experience anxiety, anger or depression about their condition which can affect their ability to function at home, work or school.
Improving chronic fatigue symptoms with CBT
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based verbal therapy that centres on how a person’s thoughts can be negatively influenced by their behaviours and actions.
CBT is used to treat a wide range of psychological and physical conditions and has proven especially effective in improving the quality of life for sufferers of extreme tiredness and similar conditions such as MS or fibromyalgia.
Seeking help can seem daunting, but with the aid of a qualified and empathetic CBT therapist, clients will learn techniques to address the psychological aspects of their chronic fatigue disorder.
CBT aims to instil confidence in the person’s ability to better cope with their condition by challenging distorted thoughts and negative behaviours regarding the emotional and physical symptoms of their debilitating tiredness.
Sufferers of any type of long-term health condition who take steps to improve their mental well-being can often see improvements in their physical well-being as well. Although the techniques and coping mechanisms taught by a professional CBT therapist cannot cure chronic fatigue disorder, they can enable a person to make positive changes in how they perceive their condition, allowing them to live a more fulfilling and independent life.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Interventions have helped a growing number of clients understand the emotional intricacies of chronic, or undiagnosed, long-term health conditions such as persistent fatigue.
The cognitive approach can greatly improve a person’s outlook on life and restore their confidence to cope with their condition away from anxiety, anger or depression.
