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International M.E. Awareness Day
by franpal @ 12 May. 2008 - 11:54:22

Today, 12 May 2008, is International M.E. Awareness Day, which kick starts ME Awareness Week. If you or anyone around you is suffering from ME, please take a few minutes today to think about them and wish them well.

Action for ME has today released the results of a survey entitled 'ME 2008: What Progress?' which you can download from their homepage.

ME Support - that fantastic site run by Louise and full of great articles written by ME sufferers, has recently moved so don't miss out, check out the new site today!

If, like me, you have had ME for a long many years, today will doubtless be much the same as any other but it is worth taking stock of your situation. Are you happy with the way you are dealing with your illness? Are you happy about any medication you might be on or therapy that you are receiving? Are there things you could do to help yourself - such as learning your limits and setting your own small targets for each day.

It is difficult with ME to break out of the habit of feeling unwell, and you are unlikely to have the energy to do anything ground-breaking but just make today a day about yourself and a day to make the changes you need to help you get better.

Best wishes :)

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12/05/08 @ 15:03

Thanks for posting this, Fran. I always think ME is a 'forgotten' illness for all but the sufferers themselves and their families.

Hoping you're coping with this hot weather.

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franpalfranpal [Member]
12/05/08 @ 17:46

Hi tylluan, yes it is a forgotten illness but it seems the tide is turning in the way of awareness and I think more and more people are starting to be aware that ME exists - it is amazing how many people you meet who know someone who has it!

The hot weather is taking its toll - mostly in that it makes me think I can do twice as much as usual and end up feeling very poorly!

hope you are keeping well :)

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