I've been vaguely aware of this effect in many physical and cognitive ways for a long time and I've told myself it's due to getting old but about...
I can't pinpoint an infection or starting point because it was so long ago (about 55 years) but maybe 20 years after I started feeling 'not quite...
This article is spot on imo. Claiming that they won't wear masks now in an indoor space full of people, despite risking long covid, because it...
Definitely PEM and hunger are related for me and rubbish food is what I crave. Once in a while, maybe once a month at the most, I give in to it...
Maybe once a week I am completely overcome by the need to lie flat, completely flat on a solid floor, not a soft bed. And definitely not with my...
Yes. It is absolutely crucial to play your cards very close to your chest in this stupid game.
I have a similar issue with longstanding hoarseness, periods of throat clearing, and a 'tired' voice which is worse when I actually am tired. I...
It's very unfortunate that there seems to be a general misconception that striving for excellence (the man who was a personal trainer for...
Thank you for your terrific blogs @ME/CFS Skeptic and especially for this one. When I read this paragraph I almost burst into tears. I've been...
(Just to prove it's not a joke here's The Long Read for the BPSM*:...
Thank you @Hutan. I really appreciate all your analyses.
Michelle's comment describes me to a tee. The frustration I feel when I'm not able to do things is utterly overwhelming. I find it quite...
Until recently there was not single person I know who would accept ME. I decided it was all too hard and cut ties with the only friend I had who...
Several days ago I was walking aimlessly around the house feeling unwell, aching muscles everywhere, and knowing I would achieve nothing that...
Same here re eye muscles. I was told it was due to my age but it affects my vision far more than what would be expected with normal aging I think....
There are 177 (!) references and many of them are to do with the effects of Chinese medicine on rats.
I can certainly relate to switching off like this. Performing solo in an exam or a concert requires trusting that you've done enough preparation...
I've been thinking about exactly that today and also wondering how there's time to process everything in split seconds. It feels automatic when...
I think it's because a great deal of mental work has to go on in the physical attempt to reflect the emotions being imagined or anticipated, and...
I can relate well to most of that @bobbler. Lately I've been able to get through kitchen tasks more easily by having just audible, relaxing piano...
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