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To Those Who Think My Chronic Fatigue is a ‘Gift’ By: Naomi G. Noami has severe ME {myalgic encephalomyelitis). She relates how, along with chronic fatigue, there are many other symptoms which are brushed aside as a chronic fatigue condition when in fact it is a neuroimmune condition.... People have actually said how they wished they were in our position so they could spend the day lying down instead of working. Only a healthy ignorant person would make such a remark. To read Naomi’s story, please go to: https://themighty.com/2021/04/chronic-fatigue-not-a-gift/

I Am 18 and Chronically Ill. Yes, I Am Just as Valid By: Charlotte Stewart Charlotte first became ill at 15 and had been diagnosed with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) but was already exhibiting symptoms of also having (FM) Fibromyalgia. By 18 frequent doctor visits eventually led to also having FM added on as well as well as functional neurological disorder.... Charlotte tells her story as to what the impact has been on her life at such a young age. How not being taken seriously added to her trauma. To read Charlotte’s story, please go to: https://themighty.com/20//valid-chronic-illness-young-age/

Dear Friends: We are pleased to bring you our latest newsletter - QUEST #128 - Spring 2021... http://www.mefmaction.com///quest_newsletters/Quest128.pdf

8 Ways Imposter Syndrome Shows Up in Life With Chronic Illness By: Sara Wells The author is a certified life coach and NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) Master practitioner and qualified teacher, specializing in positive mindset coaching for chronic illness and disability.... It is rather a lengthy article and adding another syndrome to chronic illnesses is far from ideal. However, there are some interesting observations about feeling like a fraud and never being good enough at what you do. Hence, in the author’s opinion, sabotaging your own success. Ms Wells advises that this Imposter Syndrome shows up a lot in the disability and chronic illness communities. However, why would only those who have a disability or chronic illness only have feelings of inadequacy? To read Sara Wells’ article, please go to: https://themighty.com//imposter-syndrome-chronic-disabili/

4 Things You Can Do About Medical Gaslighting By: Rae Strawhill Rae explains what medical gaslighting is, and using examples. She also offers suggestions on what to do about gaslighting.... To read Rae’s story, please go to: https://themighty.com//how-to-deal-with-medical-gaslighti/

MEAction UK Press Release https://mailchi.mp//get-is-gone-uk-drops-it-from-their-dra

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ANNOUNCEMENTS NETWORK NEWS No. 3 Emails to Prime Minister in response to Network’s President ‘s letters... http://www.mefmaction.com/index.php

ANNOUNCEMENTS NETWORK NEWS No. 2 The Network recently received to our email from the head of the Office of Disability Issues within the Government of Canada outlining various supports for persons with disabilities.... http://www.mefmaction.com/index.php

Announcements - Network News No. 1 ONTARIO TASK FORCE REPORT TAKES ANOTHER STEP FORWARD... http://www.mefmaction.com/index.php