An introduction to the more severe end of the spectrum of ME/CFS.
Severely ill ME/CFS patients are by definition largely, if not totally housebound, except for their attempts to access medical care. They are generally unable to cope with social visitors, and may become somewhat forgotten about, easily misunderstood and even maligned, not only by the medical profession, the media and society more generally, but even by family and friends. None-the-less patients often show remarkable determination and courage in attempting to play a larger role in society and in trying to regain their lost health and independence.