For Family and Friends

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) touch many people beyond those who are ill. One person may be the patient, but family and friends are affected, too. Even though CFS and fibromyalgia create great challenges, there are many strategies that can reduce the stresses and improve quality of life, both for people who are ill and for those around them.

Contents

1   Roadmap for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

2   Coping with the Impacts of CFS and FM

3   Relationships: Stresses and Strategies

4   Managing Stress and Feelings