Hi, Like many other M.E. sufferers, I read an article in a national newspaper on 28th October that literally made me gasp out loud. This headline came from the Daily Mail, but the story was covered by most of the national papers. The ME Association discussed the coverage in the Daily Telegraph. See the ME …
Hello, Foggy and Patch are in Patch’s bed snoozing so while I have some peace and quiet I am commandeering Foggy’s blog. Today I am going explain how important having a routine is to a M.E. sufferer. I can’t remember if I was taught this as part of PACING therapy or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, but …
Hi! Foggy is snuggling up with Patch and is oblivious to the fact that I am writing another blog! It’s 18.20 on Friday night and I am in my thermal pj’s (sorry…M&S lounge suit) covered by a double layer of snuggly duvet while I type this blog. I am feeling a little bit sorry for …
Hello! Sally has been really poorly today; I have been giving her lots of cuddles to cheer her up. Patch is being extra clingy today, I think he can sense that she isn’t ok. I’ve let her tell you all about it in this blog… Hi! I am suffering with payback a bit more than …
Hi! It’s been a while! Foggy is resting up, getting some of his puppy fat back eating too many Wotsits, and is currently snoring quietly at Foggy HQ. I am taking the advantage of insomnia (again) to write a blog. This blog has been brought about by a de-clutter of my inbox. I have been …
Hi, Foggy is resting his paws in Foggy HQ and I’m listening to his snores while I am typing this! I want to take this opportunity to write a blog about the M.E. symptom that is orthostatic intolerance or as I like to call it ‘my overwhelming need to get horizontal’. It is exceptionally difficult …
Hello!! Foggy is curled up on the sofa with Patch and Sally this morning. Sally had insomnia, too much excitement yesterday, and so is getting the last few Foggy bits and bobs sorted before her day starts. Here is what happened on the last day of Foggy’s World Tour! Hi, Phew, yesterday was a long …
Hello! Sally is always looking for guest bloggers to demonstrate the wide spectrum of M.E. severity. Today’s blog has been written by Kristina who lives in British Columbia. Not only does she have this dreadful illness; she also runs her own chronic illness support network called Chronic Pain Heroes. Foggy Followers who have been following …
Hello, I have insomnia and am hijacking Foggy’s blog again…sorry Foggy! Stress is one of my biggest triggers and I know I am not alone in saying that. The symptom Post Exertion Malaise doesn’t just mean the after effects of physical exercise, it can also include anything that makes your body move internally. This can …
