Depression and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

[pinktulip]

Hi there,

Just wondering if there's anyone who had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as a young person and then got depressed due to something else ie grief of a friend...

Or had a form of Chronic Fatigue that wasn't like visible like felt tired outside school hours, affected homework... Or had to repeat a year level due to being unwell or do a three year senior...

[jess334]

Hi Pinktulip,

I haven't suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome, but I did have a friend in year 11 who got chonically ill and ended up in hospital for most of that year, so had to repeat.

It was very difficult because she felt out of place once she did come back to school. Plus it was much more difficult the second year as she was still suffering from her illness.

This must be very difficult for you to deal with. Are you getting some counselling as well as medical help?

Kind thoughts, Jess

[Doolhof]

Hi pinktulip,

I have had chronic fatigue and have depression and other mental health issues and have experience grief.

This combination can be exhausting.

If you don't mind me asking, are you receiving any professional help with any or all of this?

Have you seen a Dr and have they offered suggestions on how to get through?

Do you have a supportive and understanding family?

Are you able to receive additional help from the school to help see you through this time?

Grief in itself can be exhausting, have you looked into the process we all go through when grieving? Having some understanding of what to expect and what is " experienced by others" may help you understand your feelings and thoughts.

Hope you find some answers.

Cheers from Dools