International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day is a worldwide holiday dedicated to the disease. In medicine, the abbreviations M.E./C.F.S. In essence, chronic fatigue syndrome is a neurological disease that contributes to the destruction of the nervous system. As a result, a person begins to experience constant fatigue, which cannot be eliminated by normal rest. It is celebrated annually on May 12.
History
The history of World M.E./C.F.S. Awareness Day begins in 1993. Its creator was T. Hennessy. He studied in detail B. Hyde’s book on myalgic encephalomyelitis. The disease was also described through the example of a heroine suffering from it. Hennessey learned that this woman was born on May 12, and decided to choose that date as a celebration of the day created.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a chronic condition accompanied by weakness that does not go away even after a long rest. It is worth noting that vivid symptoms immediately appear after a minor exertion of any type. For example, a person wants to go for a run, solve math problems, or accidentally get into a verbal altercation with a person, then he will quickly be covered by a wave of fatigue. The overall clinical picture includes depressed moods, anxiety, nausea, etc. Depending on which part of the nervous system is more damaged, symptoms may vary. The exact causes of the disease have not been determined.
Interesting facts
- Sometimes chronic fatigue with the disease can last for months.
- The first complete description of the disease in the United States appeared in 1988.
- Most often the disease is fixed at the age of 40 to 60 years old. Most of the patients who fall ill are women.
How to celebrate
Learn more about M.E./C.F.S. this day. Get some rest and relaxation today: minimum stress, maximum enjoyment from your favorite hobbies or socializing with friends.
Tell about the holiday on social networks. Ask users if they have experienced this disease. If so, how are they coping with the symptoms?
When is International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day celebrated in 2024?
International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day is observed on May 12 each year.
Observations
| Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
| Sunday | May | 12 | 2024 |
| Monday | May | 12 | 2025 |
