Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long COVID: Mindfulness-Based Self-Management
摘要
Conditions such as long COVID and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (or Encephalopathy)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) are characterised by disabling levels of fatigue. Although these conditions affect millions of people worldwide, there is limited understanding of what causes them, and therefore, medical treatments are limited to symptom management. This chapter will 1) outline ME/CFS and long COVID symptoms and the consequences of these conditions for the people affected by them and 2) describe an adapted mindfulness-based programme for people self-managing ME/CFS and long COVID which is based in best mindfulness practice and current UK models of care for these conditions.