NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya says patients with ME/CFS, long COVID, vaccine injury and chronic Lyme are often gaslit and told their symptoms are psychological, making them feel crazy. He’s told NIH staff he wants to invest in finding real answers for these conditions.

Gabby Rudge-Cox caught Covid in 2021 and has been diagnosed with #LongCOVID #MECFS #Fibromyalgia and #POTS. Her husband had to give up his job as a policeman after a Covid infection as well ”it has ruined our lives”.

TW: Assisted Suicide Clip from German TV. Kim has #MECFS and describes how her illness has progressed, leaving her bedbound and sensitive to light and sound. At 25, she talks about her decision to apply for assisted suicide, saying she can no longer live like this.

“This is not a life, it is miserable. So how do I feel? Not even human anymore.” A 36-year-old woman with severe #MECFS confined to bed, on oxygen and a feeding tube, unable to tolerate light, sound or vibrations. Clip from Swiss TV

Highlights from BBC Radio Gloucester. Helen Stout, who has lived with ME since 2020, and Clare Ogden from @actionforme.bsky.social say the UK government’s £4.75m research investment is welcome, but a ‘drop in the ocean’.

Covid has led to an increase in #MECFS. In Germany, numbers have gone from ~250,000 to over 600,000 since the start of the pandemic. It’s been around for decades, yet many patients still aren’t believed and are given harmful advice by doctors, as one patient reports.

“They sometimes aren’t supported by their families. They almost always aren’t supported any longer by their friends.” Caroline Kingdon, on the profound isolation experienced by people with severe #MECFS.

#MECFS “is a real hidden illness and it can shrink lives” Fliss and Rob Shepley spoke on BBC Radio Merseyside about their upcoming Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride to raise funds for the ME Association. They are taking on the challenge for their daughter, who lives with #MECFS

“They sometimes aren’t supported by their families. They almost always aren’t supported any longer by their friends.” Caroline Kingdon, on the profound isolation experienced by people with severe #MECFS.

Really good explanation of Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM), the hallmark symptom of ME/CFS, and why pacing activities is so important. Clip from German TV science program.

Alberta's Deputy Chief Electoral Officer says thousands of people may have accessed voter data. #cdnpoli

The Treasury should introduce an alcohol duty escalator, targeting off-trade alcohol, to help fund alcohol treatment and narrow the widening gap in price between supermarket and pub alcohol, says Labour MP @catsmithmp.bsky.social. @dantomlinson.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social

Welches Land hat nochmal den geistesgestörtesten Präsidenten? Trump sagt, er könnte 2028 und möglicherweise auch 2032 im Amt bleiben. www.reddit.com/r/justincase...

🇨🇦 The numbers don’t lie 👀 @trueeager.bsky.social reacts to signs of decline in the Ford era 🔥 Watch Full Episode ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXV-... #cdnpoli #DougFord #Ontario #Politics #onpoli

ICE agents are parading around America’s streets in the same gear I wore in combat overseas. It’s Commando Cosplay. And it’s bullshit. Federal agents should be targeting violent criminals, not murdering American civilians.

I met with parents who have lost their kids to fentanyl, gun violence, as well as from the influence of social media, to hear their stories and their thoughts on how we can make sure this doesn’t happen to more young people. I’ll fight to make CO a safer place for all. #Philforgovernor #COpolitics

For my family and friends in New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana! Have a very Happy Mardi Gras! 💃👯‍♀️🎉🥳🎊

BLUESKY’S FAVORITE ANTIFA TERRORIST the M0N5T3R 5H0UT3R is Curious if anyone would be interested in me doing a live stream? Where anyone can ask me about anything I have talked about in my videos

Salah signs off with an assist as Curtis scores our final goal of the season 🎯

The community’s been cooking again. 🧑‍🍳☢️🔫 This week’s skins are now live on the Steam Item Store! Grab yours here: store.steampowered.com/itemstore/25...

I hope you experience this joy today: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

🎶SHOUT OUT FRIENDS IN CALIFORNIA 🎶 THE JUNE 2ND PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR IS ONLY 12 DAYS AWAY ! HAVE YOU VOTED ? Please call your family and friends...GET OUT THE VOTE I support @xavierbecerra.bsky.social hope you'll check out his experience and honesty ..A decent man So please VOTE !!

Meet the Press: There's "8647" merchandise all over Amazon. Will you prosecute them? Todd Blanche: “Of course not. That’s posted constantly. That phrase is used constantly.”

150,000 people got laid off in one month. The biggest cut in 20 years. And companies didn’t hesitate… They chose AI. This isn’t a warning. It’s proof the future is already here. Full clip: https://youtube.com/live/-QzBH1nqa8w?feature=share

The indigenous call the Philippine Eagle Haribon - a sacred being that represents the health of the land.

Calling this Theremimic starting today. All sounds generated inside TD. #TouchDesigner #computervision #theremin #theremimic #leapmotion

Wrong, Hezbollah was formed to fight the 18 year Occupation of Southern Lebanon between 1982-2000 and forced their withdrawal; they will do the same thing no matter how long it takes this time

This LED + IPL beauty mask uses advanced light therapy to target acne, dullness, and signs of aging—helping you achieve clearer, smoother, and firmer skin right at home 💆‍♀️💡 Shop now at rizabeautytools.com #LEDMask #BeautyTech #SkinRejuvenation #ClearSkin #GlowRoutine

The 15 characters of the current roster of Crafty Survivors! Which one is your favourite? Crafty Survivors is available on Steam and the Nintendo Switch! Craft Your Own Way to Victory with the most unique cast of characters! 🔪🪓🪵🪡🧵 #roguelite #NintendoSwitch #pixelart

Cars are a huge liability for neighborhoods. One car breaks down and chaos is unleashed for miles. Insanity.

Tribute to Bob Marley Feb 6,1945-May11,1981

💬 “Flexibilidad, autonomía, precariedad e incertidumbre en el trabajo digital.”

Three people in love. One family ready to tear them apart. Polyamory Novella Defending Engagement by Liz Ellyn #polylove #loveIsLove #StPatricksDay

Toby spoke with me before anti-ICE protesters met at MDC for Memorial Day. He reflected on National Fuck ICE Day, addressed the 600 dildos he brought, reacted to anti-ICE protesters in LA being recognized by Jimmy Kimmel, and spoke on the ongoing Tesla Diner Takedown protests targeting Elon Musk

#CANES WIN #CANES WIN #CANES WIN

BREAKING: The Beets have decided to not take part in Freedom 250. (and haven't seen this one, has anyone done it?)

Here's what you should know about New York's car insurance overhaul 🚗

Aaron Judge hits his 14th home run of the season. Since the start of the 2024 season, he is slugging .827 on pitches in the strike zone. Ohtani is 2nd with a .752 SLG. #RepBX

FINALLY, the review you've all been waiting for: @danryckert.com 's review of the new Sour Patch Kids Chews. He, uh... Loses himself a little there. 🫣

On College Decision Day, we're asking forgiveness—of our audio and your loans. As students decide where to continue their learning journeys—and many of us former students grapple with how to pay our loans—New York City has got you, with repayment resources: nyc.gov/studentloan

#photography part 2 #marvelrivals #pictures #montage shot NY/NJ area event by drpmeetupsandworkshops host with most keeping world marvelous in this man-made disaster times bring relief & joy,Stan Lee (Excelsior) True Believers.

💥🤘🏻 Occupied Vuhlehirsk, Donetsk Oblast.

A short break away from all the news: A stroll in the woods before breakfast. Towards the end Bear makes sure that I’m following towards the house for he wants his breakfast

Happy feline Friday! 😻 Siber gets a steel comb brushing. This is what happens to a floof monster.🙀 #siberians #siberiancats #Cat #Cats #Caturday #CatSky #CatsOnSky #CatsOnBlueSky #CaturdaySky #CatInBlueSky #FurBabies #Pets #PetSky #CatPics #cutepets #floof #kitty #meow #petsofbluesky #felinefriday

🤔 Remember the first time you saw a Pixar film? Did it blow your mind? 🤯 Hear their animation secrets from Creative Director Pete Docter on this week's Take 🎬 + Reviews & more 🍿🎞️📽️ 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/397c36 FULL SHOW ON YT 📺 www.youtube.com/kermodeandma...

Happy Astronomy Day to the enthusiasts in the crowd and on FreezeCrowd.com today! Join us to freeze with something cool on your college campus. What is a cool fact about astronomy? ❤️🔭⭐❄️ #AstronomyDay #Astronomy

🤼Wakatakakage and Atamifuji go round and round but Wakatakakage comes out of it in control of this match and stays in the hut at 8-2. Atamifuji just 5-5

Have those Fed chairs ever bankrupted 4 casinos?

A man, now dubbed the 'Moose Flipper', rescued a moose after it got stuck on a highway median in Newfoundland. Watch more video: https://ow.ly/UwQn50YVJB7

Case File 2: 📂A cozy mystery that breaks all the rules. When a visit to a herb farm turns deadly, the danger is real #mystery #suspense #psychologicalthriller #Booksky 📚💙 For Case Notes, join the author's Substack at open.substack.com/pub/annekalo... ⚡️

CA runs their elections like a third world dictatorship nation. Results should be known THAT NIGHT! But you see...if you're dealing with people trying to steal it, this cannot be allowed. They need weeks, because it takes time to see how many votes you need, mass produce them, then send them over.

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Hey all! Reminder got an extra stream for you tonight! Gonna be hitting up Resident Evil 5 Coop with @spoonee.bsky.social t's her first time with this masterpiece so let's buckle up for some COMPLETE GLOBAL SATURATION and also HEY C'MON HEY SHEVA! C'MON! See you @ 7PM EST 😅

Today I pushed the Prime Minister about the top-down housing targets and how they're impacting our communities.

My opponent trades stocks of businesses that appear before the very committees on which he serves in Congress. I don’t trade stocks. I don’t take corporate PAC money. I don’t treat Congress like a personal self-enrichment fund. I stand up and fight for working families.

Booommm 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Fiiiiiiiirrreeee 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🇺🇦USF Struck a Svetlyak-Class Patrol Ship, a Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System, an RSBN-4N Navigation System, Logistics Assets, and Other Enemy Targets.

Ukraine Attacks St. Petersburg, As Candace Owens, Others Attend The SPIEF www.keneci.com/World-confli...

Jesus F-ing Christ! This man named Shaka was dragged away and arrested for speaking the truth. #DelaneyHall #FirstAmendmentRights 🎥 @chuckmodi1

Beyond the Lab: How QuEChERS Detection Exposes Regulatory Blind Spots on PAHs in Everyday Oils and Meats Faster PAH detection will pressure agencies to align limits with EU benchmarks, prompting reformulat ▶ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qaU54hEnTog #TheFactum #HELIX