Member Stories

I'd always been on-the-go. For as long I can remember I'd worked during the school holidays, even before I was 16, helping out at a holiday camp for children. Looking back that means I'd never really had a proper break.

I was the sporty one at school, joining any club that was going. I was in the school plays and music concerts too. I also did well academically. I was 'the-all-rounder' apparently. ...

I saw details of Foggy Friends on the television and have had a marvellous time exploring it. There are so many stories and most seem to hope but not sure that recovery is possible. For some it may not be, but I did recover and perhaps my story may be ...

I've always had a habit of rembering dates. People's birthdays, occasions and so on. So I remember the date when I first fell ill, the beginning of this. Or I guess just the date it became a constant thing. The 26th ...

It was Sunday evening and I had just returned from taking one of my twin daughters to University. Not an arduous journey at all. As I didn't feel too good I went to bed around 9pm. I woke up the ...

Hi,

I was diagnosed with ME three years ago after collapsing and having blank episodes. The regular blood tests were done to eliminate other illnesses as well as a cardiogram and scans. For a while the neurology department ...

Hello all, Brandy here.

I am a Fibromyalgia, ME, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoporosis carer for Emme. I thought that I would let you all know what a caring role entails and maybe it will help other carers on Foggy Friends. I hope so anyway.

7.30am

Just up and checking my email before the day starts for everyone else. It’s ...