As well as extreme tiredness, people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/ME experience a range of other symptoms, including pain, headaches, impaired concentration and memory, sleep problems and anxiety. And the condition can be even harder to bear when family and friends don't understand what their loved one is going through.This book has been written specifically for the family, friends and carers of people with CFS/ME. It looks at the impact a loved one's illness can have on those around them, and provides much-needed information and support in what is often a complex and confusing situation. The author covers the emotional, social and practical aspects of having a loved one with CFS/ME, explains how to handle changes in your relationship, how to manage stress and where to go for further help and support. A series of case studies offer practical advice from a wide range of people with mild, moderate and severe CFS/ME and their loved ones.This is an invaluable resource that families, friends and carers of people with CFS/ME can turn to for help.