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Carlotta had an interesting, full life. But then the virus came along and her days were all the same, stuck in her flat with no new experiences. Boredom can lead to melancholy but can it push you to make your life better?

Boredom

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Millions of people worldwide suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), an extreme and persistent exhaustion for which there is no cure. An investigation into a little known illness focusing on the experiences of three individuals suffering from CFS: Ralf, Sonja and Aileen.

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<p>Carlotta had an interesting, full life. But then the virus came along and her days were all the same, stuck in her flat with no new experiences. Boredom can lead to melancholy but can it push you to make your life better?</p>

Boredom can lead to melancholy but can it push you to make your life better?

 An investigation into little understood illness focusing on the experiences of three individuals suffering from CFS: Ralf, Sonja and Aileen.

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