“…As mentioned by physicians with expertise in ME, the main strategy in ME treatment aims at improving functionality rather than recovery (Devendorf et al, 2020). Consequently, ME programmes require holistic interdisciplinary management and different components, such as education, lifestyle management, peer support and client collaboration (Procknow and Leung, 2015). Based on knowledge from people living with chronic pain, treatment that aims to improve psychological flexibility in everyday behaviour may also be beneficial to people living with ME, as it facilitates living with rather than fighting the condition (Densham et al, 2016).…”