--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The people in whom CFS often takes a hold…" description: "\"“The people in whom CFS often takes a hold are those driven, workaholic, goal driven, perfectionist, 'never say die' characters. This is because these ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cec/sarah-myhill-185440_addiction_the-people-in-whom-cfs-often-takes-a-hol_1876180.jpg" --- # The people in whom CFS often takes a hold are those… ![“The people in whom CFS often takes a hold are those driven, workaholic, goal driven, perfectionist, 'never say die' characters. This is because these people ignore the normal cues that make us stop striving - they continue despite symptoms of fatigue and pain in order to achieve. The achievement…” quote by Sarah Myhill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cec/sarah-myhill-185440_addiction_the-people-in-whom-cfs-often-takes-a-hol_1876180.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cec/sarah-myhill-185440_addiction_the-people-in-whom-cfs-often-takes-a-hol_1876180.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cec/sarah-myhill-185440_addiction_the-people-in-whom-cfs-often-takes-a-hol_1876180.jpg) > ““The people in whom CFS often takes a hold are those driven, workaholic, goal driven, perfectionist, 'never say die' characters. This is because these people ignore the normal cues that make us stop striving - they continue despite symptoms of fatigue and pain in order to achieve. The achievement is at the expense of their health. Furthermore, these personalities are more likely to turn to addictions to mask symptoms in order that they can keep going.”” Sarah Myhill ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Highly driven individuals with CFS push beyond fatigue, risking health and possibly turning to addictions. **In simple terms:** Driven people ignore fatigue, risking health. Key Takeaway Balance ambition with self‑care. Themes health ambition chronic illness addiction self‑care Mood concerned empathetic Type warning analysis When to use this quote - workplace - exercise - creative projects - medical treatment - support groups Key Concepts medicine psychology behavioral health Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize healthy limits? - What alternatives exist to maintain drive? 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