Myalgic Encephalomyelitis can happen to anyone, it does not discriminate in terms of age, sex, or race. It doesn’t care whether you have a ‘positive mental attitude’ or walk on the pessimistic side of life. You know THOSE people? THOSE people who say YOLO? (You Only Live Once) THOSE people who throw caution to the …
**Sensitive topic** From the outset, I want to make it clear that I consider myself to be in a place of privilege where this cost of living crisis is concerned. I wrote about my own personal financial situation a few years ago, and those circumstances have not changed. I am fortunate to have a good …
This blog was inspired by a tweet I saw yesterday from a ‘social worker’ in a thread about Long Covid. I took a screenshot of their tweet and my response, I hope the person who tweeted these remarks has the decency to delete their post as it is highly stigmatising and prejudicial to those with …
Since the start of my advocacy back in 2014, it has been very clear to me that many people in the wider world, outside of our M.E bubble, don’t care about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis because it doesn’t affect them personally. They don’t know anyone with the illness (that they are aware of – nondisclosure, anybody?!) and …
If you are easily offended I would suggest that you don’t read this blog. M.E. and sex is the last taboo subject that I haven’t covered with ME Foggy Dog since we started in 2014. Purely because it is a very personal subject. However, it is an important topic that needs to be out in …
I was supposed to record my ‘own radio show’ with a local radio station today; the plan was for me to talk about the 15 songs (chosen by me) that define who I am today and what I do in my working life. I chose the songs a week ago (I won’t spoil the surprise …
Hello! I hadn’t planned on writing loads of blogs during Foggy’s home stretch but a few things have happened that should be talked about. Yesterday, for want of a better word, I was ‘head-hunted’ due to my social media marketing business to ‘host’ a Twitter hour slot for the foreseeable future. I had a phone …
Hello! Devoted fans, Sally drives herself nuts by wondering if there is anything she did pre-M.E to trigger her illness. Maybe she shouldn’t have got so stressed over a breakup or maybe she should have looked after herself better. I’m sure she’s not alone in that way of thinking. I keep telling her it’s nothing …
Hi, Over the past 4 years, I have been struck by the sheer number of M.E/CFS sufferers who keep their health private. They are free to do so, that is their choice to make. However, as the founder of ME Foggy Dog, I waived that right to privacy in order to raise awareness. As you …
Hi, Foggy is on his way to Melbourne to meet up with the Emerge Australia gang. He can’t wait to see the lovely people who help so many of the ME Community in Australia. While he is away from Foggy HQ, I am busy organising events, doing promotion, and the usual awesome Foggy stuff that …
