No one wants Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). That includes any man who suffers with it.
The percentage of men with CFS isn't nearly as high as the number of women with the illness. But no matter how large the number, no figure speaks to an individual's level of suffering, how his life is diminished or what does or does not lie in his future. Not only are the symptoms tough, but the questions are enough to drive any man mad! (Not really, of course. We don't want anyone to feel that desperate. Know that there is hope.)
Addressing an illness like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for men needs to be straight forward, simple, and filled with the prospects of results and a better future free of exhausting fatigue, muscle aches and pains, weakness, lack of stamina, brain fog, Immune System dysfunction, etc. etc. No man feels that he has the time to be sick. His personal and family responsibilities, his career, his financial security and his health image depend on him being able to get well quickly and completely.
If you're a man who has been diagnosed with CFS, don't despair. Father's Day this year is bringing you hope and the exact information you need. Your best present ever!
This weekend, before you finally step away from the ice cream cake, put down the boisterous tie the children give you or leave your girl friend's or wife's adoring glances, take a few moments for yourself and do some research at:
1) The Health Matters Show (a blog and podcast filled with valuable information, articles and interviews of people who address Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how to get well),
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2) Get Well Health (a website designed with specific information for you, Get Well Tools and the Get Well Fatigue private community where you can interact with professionals and people like you who have the illness. Join today. We give you the first 3 months free before you ever pay a dime!
If you don't have time today to research this today, then do 2 very quick things: a) sign up for the RSS feed of the Health Matters Show and b) Send us your most important question. The box to collect your data is on the front page.
I hope this helps and you have a great holiday!
Cinda Crawford, host of the Health Matters Show
Comments (2)
This article makes an interesting point. "No man feels he has the time to be sick." It is okay for a man to be sick--you aren't less of a man.
Recently I read a thread on a forum for people with FMS and/or CFS. The OP was upset because her husband got so angry with her for being ill. The consensus, with input from several men on the forum, is that men want to fix things and feel very frustrated when they can't. It makes them feel inadequate.
I wonder how much more so this is for men who suffer from chronic fatigue or any other of these so-called invisible illnesses. I think it is really important to emphasize that a man who is sick is still a man and still loved by those around him.
Take the time you need to rest. This will allow you to make the most of your up times. It doesn't matter if you "don't have time to be sick". You need to take care of yourself. Don't feel like you can't (or shouldn't).
Posted by Kathleen | June 13, 2008 8:27 AM
Posted on June 13, 2008 08:27
Kathleen,
You've made an excellent point and one people should take notice of. Men suffer as men, but also as people. If a man honors himself, rests and takes care of himself, and seeks out appropriate methodologies to help him get well and regain his life, he'll progress faster than if he plays the blame game or indulges in self-pity. He'll also have a more fulfilling life.
May all the men- sick or well- value themselves. We certainly do!
Posted by Cinda Crawford
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June 15, 2008 5:38 PM
Posted on June 15, 2008 17:38