The book provides extensive resources for: Patients, family and friends, to understand what these syndromes are, where the resources are that will carry you through the journey toward emotional healing, and where our hope is for finding a cure. The Book is divided into four sections:

The Syndromes
Understanding Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndromes: Cause, Diagnosing, Syndrome Comparisons, Tenderpoints, Symptoms, Treatments, Alternative Therapies, Medications, Prescription Drug Resources, Research and Clinical Trials.

The Resources
The Resources and Where to Find them. The Books: Diet, Exercise, FMS/CFS, Living Independently, Nutrition, Pain Management and Social Security and Disability. The Professional Medical Journals, Articles, Newsletters, Periodicals, Audios and Videos recommended by Fibromyalgia and ME Organisations.

The Support
The FMS and CFS Associations: U.S., Worldwide. Internet Support: Pain Management , Alternative Therapy, Chats and Forums, Pen Pals and Relationships, Humor, Therapy, Self-Help, and Webrings. The Social Security and Disability Process: U.S. and Canada, Advocacy: How To Become Involved.

The Life Planner
The Diagnosis, Understanding the Grieving Process, Working Through Feelings, Goal Planning, Daily and Monthly Worksheets, Exercises, Pain Charting, Vitamin and Nutritional Support, Finding Emotional Support, Letters to Normals Who Dont Have FMS/CFS, Doctor Patient Relationships, Educating Family and Friends, Shopping Resources, Working and Finances.