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

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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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