#May12BlogBomb: A Future without ME/CFS

This is just going to be a quick post because I want to take part in the #May12BlogBomb for the International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia awareness day.  I’ve already written another post for an awareness raising blog chain called #ThisIsME. And if you’ve read it you’ll have learned that I’ve learned to be happy despite this … Read more

This Is ME 2015

This post is part of the #ThisIsME blog chain set up by the Get Up and Go Guru for International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Below is a list of 5 things you may not know about me (in general) and 5 things you may not know about my life with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). It also … Read more

This Is ME

This post is part of the #ThisIsME blog chain set up by the Get Up and Go Guru for International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. I’m a day late because of another post I already has planned for May 12th, but I wanted to take part in this too. I love the idea of sharing things you … Read more

10 Things Everyone Should Know About ME/CFS

May 12th is International ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Awareness Day. Here are 10 things that I think everyone should know about ME/CFS. ME/CFS is a complex disease that affects cellular energy production, the immune system, the neuroendocrine system and sometimes the gastrointestinal system. There is an awful lot of scientific evidence indicating abnormalities … Read more

Raising Awareness of ME/CFS Through the Letters Page of your Local Paper

With May the 12th looming I wanted to do something to help promote ME/CFS awareness. Because of work commitments and the fact that I don’t live nearby I’m unable to attend the all fall down for ME demonstration. Instead, I decided to write to my local paper and yesterday they printed my letter. Could you write to your … Read more