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If you are new to ME/CFS, newly diagnosed, feeling overwhelmed, or simply unsure where to begin, start with the essentials below. You do not need to read everything at once.
Need the simplest version?
When reading, thinking or making decisions feels difficult, shorter information can be easier to manage. These quick resources are designed to give you the main points without asking you to work through a longer page.
Choose one thing. You do not need to read everything.
PEM — The Quick Version
A simple explanation of post-exertional malaise and the key things to know.
OpenLow-Energy Day Checklist
A short checklist for reducing decisions and focusing on what feels most manageable today.
OpenAppointment Quick Prep
A simple way to gather the most important information before a healthcare appointment.
OpenScripts for When Words Are Hard
Short phrases for explaining needs, setting limits or asking for help when communication feels difficult.
OpenWhat Do I Need Right Now?
A simple decision tool for working out whether the priority is rest, practical help, less stimulation, food or drink, communication, or something that can wait.
OpenHow to Use This Site on a Low-Energy Day
You do not need to read everything at once. If energy or concentration is limited:
- Open one page only.
- Use Quick Read first where available.
- Stop when you have what you need.
- Save or bookmark useful pages for later.
- Come back another day if needed.
The website is here to be used in small pieces.
You can always come back and explore the wider Resources library when you have more capacity.
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