A relatively new term is making the rounds in media healthcare coverage: “Cyberchondria” It’s being used to describe people who search their symptoms online and become more anxious as a result. On the surface, it sounds like a harmless bit of jargon. However, for the Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E) community, already battling decades of dismissal, misdiagnosis, …
The UK Government’s 2026 shift toward non‑pharmacological treatments (NPTs) and expanded social prescribing is being promoted as a move toward “personalised care,” but for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E), this policy change carries serious and often overlooked risks. This blog explores why the M.E community is uniquely vulnerable in this new landscape, and why urgent …
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a restful festive break. I took a few weeks away from M.E. Foggy Dog’s work over the Christmas period to recharge, but as many of you know, the wheels never truly stop turning. Even while resting, my mind was busy reflecting on our journey and where we …
For those of you who have been long-time Foggy Followers, you’ll know that my ongoing struggle with weight has been a recurring theme over the last seven-ish years, primarily due to an increasingly necessary sedentary lifestyle that has allowed the pounds to slowly but surely accumulate. This was mainly because my M.E. has slowly worsened …
Hello! Many of you will have seen recently that I have been doing a work/health balance audit; a month ago I deliberately stepped back from long-running M.E. work projects, projects that have been very brick wall-like and relentless in impacting my energy, and exited some collaborative NHS-related work groups (unpaid) to free up some time …
Foggy Followers! Halloween is creeping up, and we’ve brewed up something special for the M.E. community that doesn’t require broomsticks, bonfires, or bouncing off the walls with energy we don’t have. Introducing… Halloween Storytime with Foggy’s P.A.! 🧙♀️📖 We know that joining in with seasonal fun can be tricky when you live with M.E., energy …
For over a decade, Foggy the Dog has been more than just a cuddly companion; he’s been a globetrotting force for good. With purpose, he’s zipped across the Atlantic, lounged by a pool in Mexico and inspired a whole new group of “Foggy Followers” stateside. He’s ventured to the stunning landscapes of South Africa, charming …
Let’s not sugarcoat it: Labour has a disability problem, and the way they’ve handled the so-called “welfare reform” bill proves it. Despite over nine months of relentless work by charities, disability organisations, and disabled people themselves, educating MPs, sharing lived experience, and offering real solutions, the bill passed through Parliament with barely a nod to …
For those of us living with M.E. and chronic pain, life is already a balancing act, juggling symptoms, energy levels, and the constant need to advocate for ourselves in a system that often doesn’t understand. But now, thanks to new research, there’s another layer of complexity to navigate: the growing concern that Gabapentin, a drug …
ME Foggy Dog expresses profound concern and strong disapproval regarding the recently passed Welfare Bill. Let us be clear: this legislation, and indeed the entire welfare “reform” agenda, is demonstrably not about genuine reform, but about implementing severe cuts to vital support for chronically ill and disabled individuals. This process has been deeply problematic, demonstrating …
