I see abbreviations with no explanations (unless I've missed it, in which case I apologize!) I know PEM is post-exertional malaise (and that is described), and CFS is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. But please, what does ME stand for?

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‪“When their ‘battery’ gets low, their symptoms get worse & their ability to function & move their bodies declines. If they keep pushing even though their battery has drained, they will ‘crash’. This is the ‘red zone’ known as PEM, when complete rest is the only safe activity”‬
#PwME #LongCovid

The wonderful Mike Luckovich

Protest erupts in D.C. against Trump administration plans to spike global humanitarian aid • Arkansas Advocate Thousands gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to protest the Trump administration’s bulldozing of U.S. disaster aid and critical medical care in war-torn and poverty-stricken regions around the globe.

Thousands gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to protest the Trump administration’s bulldozing of U.S. disaster aid and critical medical care in war-torn and poverty-stricken regions around the globe.

@conpet.bsky.social I saw your wonderful post on the FB Dull Women group. I went off the rails a bit when replying to someone who commented that >50% of Americans are thrilled with how things are now going after the last 4 years. I'm also a retired educator, living in Central New York State.

One thing before tomorrow:

Use your local libraries.

Get your card.

Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.

Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).

Attend promoted activities.

Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.

Tell your kids that libraries are good.

They are.

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Poster: COVID CAN HAVE LONG TERM EFFECTS Cream coloured background with a circle of red circles around a burgundy circle with various black silhouettes interspersed. Text: GET ON YOUR NERVES. NEVRE PAIN, NUMB HANDS & FEET, RINGING EARS, TREMORS TURN YOUR STOMACH. HEARTBURN, DIARRHEA, CONSTIPATION, NAUSEA, CRAMPS BREAK YOUR HEART. CHEST PAIN FAST, SLOW OR SKIPPED BEATS, SHORT BREATH CHANGE YOUR MIND. DARK MOOD, POOR MEMORY, STRESS, ANGER, FEAR MAKE YOU LOSE YOUR SENSE. BLURRY VISION, LOSS OF TASTE & SMELL, RINGING EARS TAKE YOUR BREATH. WHEEZING, COUGHING, BLOD CLOT, BRUISES, HIVES MAKE YOUR SKIN CRAWL. BROKEN SKIN, RASHES, BRUISES, HIVES MASKS KEEP US SAFE @bircovidhealth twitter & instagram

I’m guessing I’m in some sort of starter pack about COVID, Long COVID and or masking & mitigations.
I have gained over a 1k followers and and somewhat overwhelmed.
Thank you to whoever included me. I’ll try to live up to your recommendation.
Masks Keep Us Safe. xo

Thanks for this!