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CFS Question

George_K — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:49:00 GMT

Hi Everyone

I know this is the wrong forum to ask this but I was hoping some kind soul might be able to point me in the right direction. Are there any Australian forums that deal with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS?).

I've seen there are a few threads here on Beyond Blue about it, but they're mostly older threads, and dealing with crossover. While I am dealing with some degree of depression\anxiety\stress\whatever, it's the CFS itself that's the primary problem and I'm curious if there are any support options. My GP is good, but after battling CFS for going on a decade, Centrelink basically saying work or prove disability (how does one prove CFS and degree of incapcitation?), and me feeling quite physically and mentally lethargic at present, I thought I ought to look around for options.

Hope this is all coherent. Any and all suggestions or advice greatly appreciated.

CFS Question

white knight — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:45:30 GMT

Hi, welcome

I'm sorry but this forum deals mostly with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and experiences.

We community champions share our own mental health experiences and I'm not aware of any of us that have your condition, hence why you may not get a reply.

Thankypu for asking, good luck in your endeavour.

TonyWK

CFS Question

sunnyl20 — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:11:29 GMT

Hi George_K,

I am really sorry to hear about your experience with CFS. I cannot imagine how difficult it must be living with CFS day-to-day, especially when it is such a poorly understood & often stigmatised condition. I am unsure if you have come across them before but the not-for-profit group Emerge does have some resources that may be an option for you: https://www.emerge.org.au/peer-support-groups. Facebook also has several CFS support groups that you may wish to explore. I hope you find what you are looking for.

Take care & wishing you all the best.