My name is Meighan Ragg.  I am doing my Masters Degree in Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. 

I need volunteers to take part in research on M.E., Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome.  The research is investigating how people suffering from these illnesses cope with any difficulties that arise. 

Please note that I am not out to pin point psychological causes for CFS, rather that I am trying to identify any psychological issues that arise from having these illnesses.

The research is designed to be very quick and easy to do.  Volunteers are asked to fill in three short questionnaires, no longer than 5 pages each, at two different time intervals (4 months apart). 

The questionnaires will be emailed out; therefore it isn't necessary to live in New Zealand to take part in this study.  

I have not been able to get the number of participants that I need in New Zealand, so I was hoping that you might be able to help.  I need at least 40 participants so I would be very pleased if you would be willing to take part or help by passing this on to others.

I can be contacted at the following email.