Christine Miserandino’s ‘Spoon Theory’ helped chronically sick people explain their limited energy reserves to non-chronically sick people. However, in recent years, our precious energy reserves haven’t solely been used up by daily life, but also actively stolen by an all too frequently hostile world. This is where the Knives Out Theory comes in—people living with …
Hello! Team Foggy is back! Foggy and I don’t usually fully step away from work over the festive period but 2024 was a particularly tough year and we felt the need for a complete reset. Foggy slept and ate…slept and ate…… slept and ate….. I didn’t, I overindulged in Xmas movies and furbaby snuggles instead. …
Hello! I have had non-stop health rubbish going on since August, this blog is specifically about the past month! Pain, pain, and more pain! As people living with M.E. know, pain is exhausting. With that in mind, I typed basic info into Chat GPT and it has created a case study that explains everything that …
As you all know, I’ve been campaigning for a reporting system to report harms from non-pharmaceutical ‘treatments’ since November 2021 (after the NICE guideline was published). You can find all the history of the Shake It UP campaign here in one place. The latest part of this campaign has been to see if our reports …
Calling all people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (whether you have a diagnosis or not, if you meet the diagnostic criteria…you’re in!) Our stories are precious, vital chronicles of our experiences. Too often, our voices echo only within the bounds of our community. But the people who truly need to hear us – doctors, psychologists, NHS …
This blog follows on from this ‘open letter’ I have posted the response received from Paralympics GB / Every Body Moves on social media in recent weeks but am now actioning the next step. Response received 7th September 2024. Dear Sally, Thank you for taking the time to write to us. We appreciate your concerns …
Hi, Many of you have now watched my short video on social media, this video was in reaction to the email received from DHSC in response to my letter relating to ME Foggy Dog’s NHS Protocol campaign. The response is as helpful as those received from the Health Ministers/Departments in Wales and Scotland. Here is …
Dear Members of the British Paralympic Association, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a concerned supporter of the Paralympic movement, and as an advocate for the rights and dignity of chronically sick disabled people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis worldwide. The Paralympics have always been a powerful platform, celebrating the …
Living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) is a battle I never expected to fight. The symptoms are relentless—overwhelming neuro-exhaustion, cognitive difficulties, and a host of other challenges that make everyday life feel like a marathon with no finish line. Yet, the struggle is not just against the disease itself, but also against the widespread misunderstanding and …
Hi! 8th August 2024 will be a significant date. Tomorrow’s exploits have been 6 weeks in the making! BED for Severe M.E. is a collaborative project of ME Foggy Dog and Stripy Lightbulb CIC (two social enterprises founded by me, Sally Callow, a person living with M.E. since 2006 and a M.E campaigner since 2014). …
