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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects over 250,000 Australians

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects over 250,000 Australians Source: Getty / Oscar Wong/Getty Images

For many with the condition, it is hard to explain to others why their fatigue is far greater than the average tiredness.


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By Brooke Young

Source: SBS News



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For many with the condition, it is hard to explain to others why their fatigue is far greater than the average tiredness.



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