Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E) can have some weird effects on the body, from the painful swelling of lymph nodes to the sensation of bugs crawling on your skin.…… Read more “M.E, Myself and Eye.”
Tag: M.E
The Relentless Onslaught of Time.
2022 was a strange year. It simultaneously feels like a mere few minutes since I sat down to write one of these, and yet Boris Johnson’s time…… Read more “The Relentless Onslaught of Time.”
Revisited: The Many Theories of M.E.
Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Revisited series are available by clicking each number! A lot has changed in the five years since I first…… Read more “Revisited: The Many Theories of M.E.”
Naughty or NICE.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is a government-funded body that oversees the NHS in the UK, monitoring research, informing public health policies, and ensuring…… Read more “Naughty or NICE.”
My Disabled Future.
When I think about my future, some things are very clear; I want to continue my dual careers in medical research and in writing, I want my…… Read more “My Disabled Future.”
An Apple a Day.
There are lots of things we can attempt to try and keep ourselves in good health; eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables which in turn…… Read more “An Apple a Day.”
High-Functioning Ableism.
High-functioning is a term used by able-bodied people to describe a disabled person living a relatively normal life, most commonly used to describe autistic people, but often…… Read more “High-Functioning Ableism.”
M.E Awareness Week: Day 3.
Parts 1 and 2 are available by clicking the numbers. AYME. A website popped up, headed AYME. There was some information about the disease; it’s diagnosis, possible…… Read more “M.E Awareness Week: Day 3.”
M.E. Awareness Week: Day 1.
How it all began. It began on a perfectly normal day. On Thursday January 6th 2011, while other people were busy attending school or work, or trying…… Read more “M.E. Awareness Week: Day 1.”
The Worst Days.
As diabolically insane as this sounds it’s sometimes all too easy to forget just how bad my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can get. I get so caught up…… Read more “The Worst Days.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 