One of the main ways to get in touch with others sharing this experience is to join a support group. The one most helpful, in my opinion, is the CFIDS Association of America. They can be reached at 1-800-442-3437 or at their website WWW.CFIDS.ORG

The CFIDS Association of America can put you in contact with local support groups as well as providing resources to help you along the way. The CIDFSAA has a wealth of information as well as books, a quarterly newsletter with updated info on research, etc.
There are also many internet support groups for people with CFIDS. Yahoo Groups has *hundreds* of online support groups related to CFIDS and FMS. One  that I recommend:

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