ME CFS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program

Currently featured articles at The CFS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program website (www.cfsselfhelp.org): 1) "Physical and Psychological Recovery from ME/CFS" ( http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org//physical-and-psychological-r )... How ME/CFS patient Margaret Fergusson increased her functional level from 15% to 70%. 2) "Step by Step Improvement" ( http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/libra/Step-by-Step-Improvement ) How Dianne Timbers used tiny steps to improve, starting from being severely bed-bound. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the program has conducted hundreds of self-help classes since 1998. The program's website contains information about our self-management courses, plus several hundred articles on topics such as coping strategies, pacing and support. In addition, there are many patient success stories and information for family and friends. Bruce Campbell, Ph.D., Founder ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program www.cfsselfhelp.org

Featured Success Story at Lapp-Campbell Website: Current featured success story on the Lapp-Campbell website: "Combining Exercise and Rest " (http://www.treatcfsfm.org/detail-60-Combining-Exercise-and-)... The author writes: " I expanded how far I could walk greatly after I began to integrate rest periods into my exercise." Bruce Campbell, Ph.D., Founder ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program www.cfsselfhelp.org

The five most popular articles at the ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program website (www.cfsselfhelp.org/library ) in September: 1) "Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS: A Quick Overview" A quick introduction to fibromyalgia and ME/CFS focusing on symptoms, treatments and prognosis.... 2) "Coping Strategies for Severe Sensory Overload, Part 1" How one person learned to use medications and pacing to cope with severe sensory sensitivity. 3) "Surprising Symptoms" How to deal with nine confusing aspects of ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia. 4) "Pacing vs. Push and Crash" Pacing offers a way to escape the vicious cycle of push and crash. 5) "Will I Get Better? Tilting the Odds in Your Favor" Many people with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia improve over time. Here are some ideas on how to increase your chances to be among those who get better. Bruce Campbell, Ph.D., Founder www.cfsselfhelp.org