Articles Index
Creativity
- Care for Someone with Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
This is a powerful article by carer and author Greg Crowhurst. - Enchanted Sleep
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis through the lens of internationally acclaimed photographer, Sarah Allegra. - Falling Through the World
Author Rachel Clarke describes her experience with M.E. and includes an extract from her novel. -
Lil’ Hannah: My Chronic Illness Journey
Photographer Hannah O'Brien writes, "My M.E. journey began eleven years ago, at the age of 13. Although I had experienced chronic illness from a very young age prior to M.E., due to suffering with Juvenile Arthritis from the age of 6, I couldn’t have been prepared for the unbelievably tough times that were ahead."
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Aimee Ball describes how the love of nature and crafts helps her manage life with M.E.
- Message in the Rhyme
Read poet Simon Icke's account of his experience with M.E. and a selection of his poetry. - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: My Hidden Struggle
An open and honest account of M.E. by author Gavin Stevens. - Raindrops of Sapphire
An interview with Lorna Burford, one of the leading fashion bloggers in the UK, about her life with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. - Silent Pain
An insight into how stress and trauma may lead to 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome' by author Helen Germanos. - Spoonie Survival
An insight into the life of M.E. sufferer and Spoonie Survival Kits Founder Pippa Stacey.
The Spoon Theory was created by Christine Miserandino. The theory is simply a story that explains what it is like to live with a chronic illness or disability. A person who is chronically disabled or ill only has a limited amount of expendable energy each day. The spoon theory uses a metaphor of spoons to turn energy into a measurable concept.
- Surviving Severe M.E.
An inspirational story by writer and M.E. sufferer Claire Wade. - The Power of Creativity
Artist and writer Corina Duyn shares her experience with M.E. through poetry and illustrations.
