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Relaxation Techniques For Stress Management

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment

Treatment


There is no proven or reliable cure for CFS, and no drug has been developed specifically for this disorder. Because CFS remains poorly understood, many patients have problems finding good care. Overall, the recommended strategy for treatment includes a combination of the following:

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and graded exercise may be helpful for certain patients
  • Antidepressant drugs in some cases, usually low-dose tricyclic
  • A healthy diet
  • Sleep management techniques
  • Medication

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Expert & Community Posts

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Handling stress so it doesn’t handle you
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...overeating and self medicating or abusing drugs.   Relaxation techniques    Relaxation... Read more »

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Alternative Treatments: Biofeedback
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...The patient would use that information to direct relaxation techniques in order to relax those... Read more »

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The Four Pillars of Brain Longevity
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

...your brain's memory center. The practice of regular relaxation techniques and social activity... Read more »

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How to Relax: Let me Count The Ways (Part 1)
By Gerald Tarlow, Ph.D. , Health Expert

     Many cognitive behavioral therapists advocate using some type of relaxation training to... Read more »

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Stress & Asthma: Chilling Out for Better Respiratory Health
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...identify stressors and relievers. Practice active relaxation techniques. For some people,... Read more »

Health Guide

Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes
...stress-reduction techniques have proven to be helpful in managing chronic pain:Deep breathing exercisesMuscle relaxation techniquesMeditationHypnosisBiofeedbackMassage therapyBiofeedback. Evidence... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia
for Postherpetic NeuralgiaPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is difficult to treat. Once PHN develops, a patient may need a multidisciplinary approach that involves a pain specialist,... Read more »
Stress: Lifestyle Changes
...doing the exercise several times each day, even when not feeling stressed.Muscle Relaxation. Muscle relaxation techniques, often combined with deep breathing, are simple to learn and very useful... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Lifestyle Changes
...sweeping movements, is an excellent method for combining stretching and range-of-motion exercises with relaxation techniques. It is of particularly value for elderly RA patients who report... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Other Treatments
...stone risk.Role of MineralsMagnesium and potassium may help reduce the risk for kidney stones in men.Stress Management TechniquesBecause of an association between stress and kidney stones,... Read more »

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