Hi, As many of you are aware, the Assisted Dying Bill is being introduced to Westminster on 17th October 2024 and will be debated/voted on later in the year. This is a contentious issue that many people have very strong and emotive opinions about. To be clear – I am not against euthanasia when a …
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 …
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 …
[Embargo: For Immediate Release] Subject: Urgent Call for a NHS Protocol for Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E) To Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Victoria Atkins MP I am writing to you as a concerned citizen and advocate for individuals suffering from severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), urging the immediate establishment of a dedicated National …
It’s been a long day of planning and researching for this benefit concert challenge so I’m cheating a bit, I posted this as a thread on X earlier but, as the algorithm means barely anyone will have seen it, and because many MEeps have left X for greener pastures, I am reposting it as a …
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 …
In just two weeks’ time, I turn 45. 45. Where did those years go?! My head still thinks I am 29 in my pre-M.E healthy body judging by the ridiculous non-M.E friendly things it still wants to do! My family have always been very open about all topics and the craziness and unusualness of the …
Long-standing Foggy Followers will know that I fairly regularly ‘step away’ from Foggy’s social media for a few days when everything gets a bit too much. I’ve been doing this increasingly more frequently over the past 6 months. I’m finding that, as a community, we have needed to be very reactive during the pandemic than …
