# Battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: 'Feels Almost Demonic'

In a Guardian podcast, an author shares a deeply personal account of living with chronic fatigue syndrome, comparing the worst days to a "demonic" experience. The episode, selected as one of the best of 2026 so far, highlights the severe impact of the condition and the urgent need for greater awareness and medical research.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/aug/05/best-of-2026so-far-my-maddening-battle-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-on-my-worst-days-it-feels-almost-demonic-podcast) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:08 GMT