ME/CFS can make it hard to keep a job or participate in family and community activities. It can also lead to a serious disability. It can affect men, women, children and people of all races and ethnicities. However, some groups are more affected than others.
ME is a complex illness, and it is difficult to diagnose. There is no single test, and symptoms can vary over time. A doctor can make a diagnosis after doing a medical exam and asking questions about the person’s health history.
Many people with ME/CFS experience a worsening of their symptoms after exercise (post-exertion malaise, or PEM). This is one of the most common symptoms of ME/CFS. Other symptoms include severe fatigue, weakness, difficulty thinking clearly, sore throats, achy muscles and tender lymph nodes in the neck and armpits. People with ME/CFS may also have problems with their memory and mood, and they may not sleep well.
In the past, some doctors have been skeptical of ME/CFS. However, recent research shows that ME/CFS is real and that it causes significant health problems for people with this illness.
When interviewing for a new job, it is important to answer the question “tell me about yourself” in a positive way. The best way to do this is to use words that are appropriate for a professional setting and that are relevant to the position you are applying for. If you’re not sure what kinds of words to use, ask friends and colleagues for advice. They might have ideas about what kind of language would work best in an interview. It’s also a good idea to find out what kinds of words to avoid using in interviews, as these words can send the wrong message and make you sound arrogant or out of touch.