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Chronic fatigue and studying
The unexplained and persistent fatigue (which comes on suddenly and is not the result of exercise), problems with intellectual functioning such as lack of concentration, short-term memory losses are some of the symptoms.
A major barrier for students suffering from chronic fatigue is the duration of lessons and tutorials. Because of fatigue and sensitivity to the environment the student finds difficult attending it. A student with CFS will need to avoid prolonged standing, extremes of heat and cold, exposure to fumes from laboratories or gas heating and noise, walking, driving or just moving his body.
Teachers must accept that students may miss lectures and tutorials because of their sensitivity to the environment and fatigue, making sure they get the material from lectures and tutorials.
Students manifesting may experience a variety of problems in learning because of loss of concentration and the ability to read. Taping reading material, allowing flexibility in deadlines to complete assignments, reassuring students that their illness is legitimate, encouraging them to continue studying will help them. The use of a plain index card under the line of text while reading, for example, is useful for focusing on the subject.
Resting is very important and that is why planning study time and rest breaks, lying down and pacing can make study easier for students with chronic fatigue syndrome. Every 20 minutes of study must be followed by at least a 10-minute break. Especially in college, students must try to plan your classes in the same location or building on campus and to avoid three-hour classes when possible.
Going to school poses numerous challenges for students with chronic fatigue syndrome. Most of these difficulties can be overcome with little bit of planning and some minor modifications in their daily routine. | 
