Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) describes a sense of exhaustion and post-exertion malaise, even when you have gotten enough rest and sleep. The disease is characterized by six months of incapacitating fatigue experienced as profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina, and problems with concentration and short-term memory. The cause is unknown, but it is a...

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LAUGHTER

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I like watching comedians,think of funny things, and try to laugh as much as possible although that is really hard at times and someone reminded me about dolphins and there like the happiest creatures of all.
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I think you're right on about that, Mike. People who don't make a lot of endorphins need to laugh a lot more than...ahem..."normal" people.

I try, every day, to do something for someone else, something just for myself, and something for no damned good reason at all. Most days, that takes all day to do it. But when I hit all 3, I call it good. I didn't live it entirely selfishly, I didn't take it all too seriously, and just maybe, somebody else got something out of me being here sucking up oxygen. (I classify having a good laugh as doing something for me. Season to taste.)
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I agree. Laughter is the best medicine! If I could not laugh at this whole mess I would probably kill myself! Keep on laughing!
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I have a rather silly cat who makes me laugh and a husband who's not just funny but a real sweetheart.
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I try to add "laughter therapy" to my days, too. My son is an absolute hoot so it's pretty easy. I figure if stress makes symptoms worse then joy and relaxation should make them better, right? Laughter relieves stress, that is documented... My only pause is that I got sick at the happiest time of my entire life. Still laughter is definitely helpful!
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