Hi all,

I'm new to the forum - I've had CFS for 2 years and have had to give up work, but am determined to finish the degree I started before I got sick (I'm now in my final semester). I've been having a revolting time with CFS... I spend 15 hours in bed every night but sleep badly, and I'm so exhausted everyday that just walking around my little flat is hard, etc. I can get out of bed, but generally don't get out of the house, just try to do bits of uni work from home when I can. But I'm finding that anxiety and depression are compounding the problem.

I'm thinking that an anti-depressant might help - at least then it would just be the fatigue etc and not the emotional rubbish as well! I've been seeing a traditional chinese herbal doctor, but it doesn't seem to be helping. I also tried the antidepressant Avanza, but 1/4 of a tablet completely knocked me out for 24 hours. Has anyone had any success with antidepressants? Can you tell me what they're called? It would be good to have an idea of what's helped other people before I talk to my doctor.

Thanks everyone!

Jules