The considerations offered in this guidebook do not replace the medical interventions prescribed by the user’s care team and should be evaluated by prior to implementation.

The ME/CFS Crash Survival Guidebook 

This guidebook is designed for the patient, their support network, and care team with the intention of:

• • Increasing the understanding of ME/CFS and its defining characteristic, post-exertional malaise (PEM).
  • Help the individual prepare in advance for a crash/PEM episode, ensuring their critical needs are met.
  • Offer adaptive guidance in carrying out everyday living activities to support energy conservation with ME/CFS.

Note: There is a substantial amount of information in this guidebook. It is not intended to overwhelm or tax the user and/or their support system, rather serve as a utilization tool that can be accessed and paced over time.  

How to Use

This guidebook can be downloaded or printed. Individual pages can be printed as needed.

Print options include:

• • • Corresponding color-coded chapters
    • Black and white version
    • Sizes include: 8.5×11 or a 5.5×8 foldable booklet
    • The user can also choose the book cover of their preference

Typeable, downloadable, and printable cards can be utilized in color or in black and white.

• • • Communication cards
    • Medication Cards
    • Diagnoses
    • Allergies & Sensitivities
    • Medical Providers & Emergency Contact

ME/CFS Crash Survival Guidebook 

• Full color guidebook

• Black and white

• 8.5×11 print

• 5.5×8 print

• Choose your guidebook cover