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Chronic fatigue is a symptom of many conditions, while Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex multi system illness. ME/CFS often occurs after infections but the pathogenesis is not certain. The syndrome "Long COVID" may be a subset of ME/CFS or a distinct condition. An array of symptoms is required for ME/CFS diagnosis, with the most distinctive symptom being post-exertional malaise (PEM). ME/CFS cannot be improved by exercise or psychiatric treatment.

22k subscribers116 posts / mo in Sep 2026108 authors / mosince 2013

r/chronicfatigue has 22k members (+37% over the last 12 months). It gets about 116 posts a month from 108 people. Top topics: Burnout Survival, Night Shift Sleep Issues and Reading Recommendations.

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+37%in 12 months · +6.5% in 3 months · +1.7% in 1 month
Oct 202622k
Growing22k subscribers
Data since Mar 2018Live · through Oct 2026
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−1.7%vs Sep 2025 · +8.1% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 2026116
QuieterPeaked at 185 in Jul 2026
Data through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

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  1. Burnout Survival0.1%
  2. Night Shift Sleep Issues0.1%
  3. Reading Recommendations<0.1%
  4. HateMyJob<0.1%
  5. Job Transitions Anxiety<0.1%

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