ABSTRACT

Imagine having an illness that was caused by a mystery virus. Your illness has a large number of severe and fluctuating symptoms that stop you from working or keeping up your normal activities. There is no cure for your condition and you are destined to live with this illness for the rest of your life. The effect of the illness on your life is likely to be profound. Not only will it affect your financial and work life, it will also make a satisfying social and intimate life difficult.