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@amymooney.bsky.social

Occupational therapist, advocate, and caregiver dedicated to supporting individuals with chronic complex conditions. Offering therapeutic care for those affected by #MECFS, #LongCOVID, #POTS, #EDS, and related conditions.

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#23 Improving quality of life - managing P.E.M. and moving towards stability with O.T. Amy Mooney

I’m thrilled to share my recent interview on the Make Visible podcast, episode #23! I hope you’ll take a moment to listen.
#LongCovid #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #OccupationalTherapy

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05.11.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Are Your PREMIUMS going UP?
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl Are Your PREMIUMS going UP?

People will die if we don’t fix this. This is what the Democrats are holding out for…
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27.10.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 711    πŸ” 314    πŸ’¬ 47    πŸ“Œ 46
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As Toni Morrison said, "the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work." But she also reminded us never to lose our capacity to be shocked.

Part of my conversation on @ayman.msnbc.com earlier today.

25.10.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 12072    πŸ” 2611    πŸ’¬ 153    πŸ“Œ 86
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Mike Johnson doesn't know sh*t

22.10.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 13309    πŸ” 4716    πŸ’¬ 1005    πŸ“Œ 623
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What Doesn't Kill You | ME/CFS Documentary | Coming in 2025 "What Doesn't Kill You" is a forthcoming documentary exploring the lives of people battling ME/CFS, a scandalously underfunded and chronically ignored disease.

Please watch this documentary trailer and learn about #ME/CFS
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis

Donate if you can.

whatdoesntkillyou.movie

21.10.2025 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why is the IL state police helping ICE move β€œdetainees”?

Last night around 8pm my vehicle got blocked by ISP so that 15 white transport vans could move through the intersection. They traveled east on Roosevelt and turned north on 1st Ave.

Why is IL helping ICE move people ????

19.10.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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here’s more context to the videos DHS is putting out from Chicago.

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When the Body’s Alarm Won’t Turn Off Blog Summary Imagine if a fire alarm kept ringing long after the smoke was gone. That’s similar to what happens in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), where the body seems…

batemanhornecenter.org/when-the-bod...

10.10.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We are two days into a government shutdown β€” House Republicans are nowhere in sight.

Why are they hiding?

02.10.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 198    πŸ” 69    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 4
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live Jimmy Kimmel is Back!

As I was saying…

24.09.2025 04:27 β€” πŸ‘ 36285    πŸ” 7956    πŸ’¬ 1705    πŸ“Œ 807

Remember when @asbmb published this article on #MECFS? www.asbmb.org/Asbmb.Web/me...

30.07.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Protest sign with images of MN state representatives who were shot today.  Crowd in background

Protest sign with images of MN state representatives who were shot today. Crowd in background

IL is thinking of you all in MN

14.06.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Proud to stand w Bateman Horne Center to raise awareness & support for those with ME/CFS & other infection-associated chronic conditions. With Thalia’s leadership, vision & dedication, BHC is entering a new chapter,advancing advocacy & compassionate care for this community. Please donate to support.

13.06.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of presentation title page on blue and yellow graphics.  A4P holding onto Hope: a brighter tomorrow conference
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:40 PM to 3:20 PM eastern standard time   
Amy Mooney presents: Pacing for post exertional malaise (PEM)

Photo of presentation title page on blue and yellow graphics. A4P holding onto Hope: a brighter tomorrow conference Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:40 PM to 3:20 PM eastern standard time Amy Mooney presents: Pacing for post exertional malaise (PEM)

www.awarenessforpotsies.org/conference

05.06.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know it’s not the same, but Trader Joe’s has really good GF raisin bread.

25.05.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Staying within Your Energy Envelope by Modifying Tasks Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

How do you pace when daily tasks like showering trigger PEM?
This MERC video breaks it downβ€”ADL tips, energy buckets, OT vs PT & more.
Watch Now: loom.ly/VeNUq7w
πŸ’™ Donate: loom.ly/KiU4n_4
@openmedf.bsky.social #MERC #MECFS #PEM #Pacing #LongCOVID

22.05.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Amazing insight into how your body is responding to compressions due to specific positions.

17.05.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Internal jugular vein compression and potentially other compressions- insufficient blood flow- can be made worse with cervical instability… or cervical instability made worse from poor blood and CFS flow. It’s all connected. Good you are pursuing. Best to you.

17.05.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional image for Education Modules for ME/CFS, with the headline 'Education MODULES' in bold, followed by 'ME/CFS AT YOUR PACE'. The image highlights that the modules are developed by clinicians and people with lived experience, designed to be accessible, self-directed, and grounded in lived experience. A person is shown typing on a laptop. The text 'Support that meets you where you are' is featured at the bottom, with the Bateman Horne Center and Emerge Australia logos displayed.

Promotional image for Education Modules for ME/CFS, with the headline 'Education MODULES' in bold, followed by 'ME/CFS AT YOUR PACE'. The image highlights that the modules are developed by clinicians and people with lived experience, designed to be accessible, self-directed, and grounded in lived experience. A person is shown typing on a laptop. The text 'Support that meets you where you are' is featured at the bottom, with the Bateman Horne Center and Emerge Australia logos displayed.

Exciting news: BHC & @emergeaustralia.bsky.social are collaborating to expand access to self-paced, patient-centered education for people with #MECFS, #LongCOVID & #IACCs. These tools help individuals better understand their experience with PEM, OI, and more.
Available: loom.ly/TUT-cLw%22

15.05.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Harper is a fantastic provider and an amazing human. Going the extra mile means the world-especially for pwME.

12.05.2025 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hugs to your mom from me.

11.05.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Honored to join a dedicated team of clinicians, researchers, and individuals with lived experience to create the Clinical Care Guide: Managing ME/CFS, Long COVID & IACCs. A joint project of @batemanhornecenter and @OpenMedF’s MERC program. Access it now! batemanhornecenter.org/clinical-car...

09.05.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Real-life Groundhog Day in Congress- but this time it’s not funny… it’s sinister.

05.05.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done Anil.

02.05.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Steve Kerr’s father, Malcolm Kerr, served as the president of the American University of Beirut, where he was assassinated.

Steve knows firsthand the dangerous consequences that can come from the suppression of speech and ideasβ€”thank you Coach Kerr for your voice and platform.
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16.04.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 726    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 2

Maggie, well done. Thank you for your advocacyπŸ’™ Your message was heard. #MillionsMissing #MEAction.

15.04.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A powerful collection of artwork by talented artists living with severe ME/CFS, expressing their experiences through their art.

www.aquietstorm.me

12.04.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done!! So proud of you all. (My daughter is part of this project)

12.04.2025 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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170 - Amy Mooney - Podcast Episode Β· Long Covid Podcast Β· 04/02/2025 Β· 51m

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08.04.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker

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Thank you senator @corybooker.com Keep speaking truth.

01.04.2025 01:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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