Hi both
I'm not putting them in the same category. Hip is correct in that i'm simply saying that I want to track these conditions because they are the top three that I come across in my work. I always ask questions about duration and symptoms to try and establish exactly what is happening to someone.
Prior to kambo, I spent half my life working in mental health so I know only too well the difference between depression as a diagnosable condition and depression that comes from dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis. Even depression itself can be categorised in many different ways.
You're quite right that they are not in the same category - maybe I wasn't clear enough.
I always try to differentiate between true CFS and post viral fatigue and the many other causes of fatigue like stress etc and I use 6 -9 months plus as a marker of this.
Anyhow, I appreciate you pulling me up on this guys. The more info I have, the better I can work, so thanks!
Apologies to have taken so long to respond - travelling and working and little time for internet these days so please bear with me.
Galega