I wouldn’t suggest anyone who’s still struggling with accepting their ME to read this article because it’s very focused on the bleak aspects. Anyone that doesn’t have ME should read it though.
My evening is definitely ruined after reading the first half (I couldn’t finish it).
I wouldn’t suggest anyone who’s still struggling with accepting their ME to read this article because it’s very focused on the bleak aspects.
Sadly, I'm not sure that human society will change without challenging the bleak aspects. This is a lot to ask for an individual.
Which is why people without ME should read it. I don’t know if you know anything about ME (if not then why haven’t you read the article?) but even reading an article like that can literally make someone with ME sick for a day or a week because of the emotional energy it costs to process it.
A community for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), sometimes called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). ME
Since Lemmy is small, this community also serves as a hub for common comorbidities of ME/CFS. Long COVID (Post COVID), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), OI (orthostatic intolerance), MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome), and more!
For those who want an even more general community, check out !chronicillness@lemmy.world
Also please DM me I need to add some mods!
Rules: Instance Rules, No Ableism + No quackery or denialism. Empathy first, is a must to participate. No unsolicited advice.