Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS is a common ailment where one experiences extreme and unexplained fatigue for a period of over 6 months. Normally, when one feels tired, the feeling passes away after some rest. However, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has one going through bouts of tiredness at all times.


Although very common in women and men post their 40s, CFS can happen to anyone.

The following are the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fatigue – People suffering from CFC experience long-term fatigue, at times, the feeling could go on for over 6 months. This fatigue is usually not connected to any other health or external factor.


It is due to infection and may also be accompanied by muscle and joint pain.

Cognitive Problems – This is another symptom of CFS. People complain of short-term memory loss. However, their long-term memory stays intact. There have also been complains of verbal dyslexia.

Depression – People suffering from CFS experience depression. Over a period of time, their bodies get used to the fatigue and this allows them go about their daily activities such as work. However, there have been incidences of acute depression in these cases.

The causes of CFS are fairly unknown; however it has been connected to infections that affect the immune system. There have been viruses that were studied to correlate them to CFS but no direct relationship has been found. There are a few cases where Chlamydia pneumonia, a bacteria that causes Pneumonia, is known to be the cause for CFS. In these cases, consuming antibiotics kills the bacteria and brings health back to normal. Nevertheless, this very rare and has not been established as a ground rule.

There are a few things that one can do at home to counter Chronic fatigue syndrome. One must do regular and comfortable physical activity. This does not mean one sweats it out in the gym. One must avoid all kinds of strenuous activity. You can either do simple exercises or just walk a little every day. One must also try to avoid emotional stress. Often, people counter physical fatigue but then relapse due to emotional stress. Try to distract yourself with a hobby or some entertainment. Total rest is not recommended and must be avoided. It is important that you go about your daily activities normally. Taking a day or two off is alright; however, one should not make this a  habit. This is because total rest brings physical activity to a halt and this is where one starts thinking overtime. Try to reduce consumption of Alcohol and Caffeine.

Try out these remedies at home. However, if there is no marked improvement, consult your doctor.