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03/27/2026

Pacing is a cornerstone strategy for avoiding and managing post‑exertional malaise (PEM), One of the many symptoms associated with MECFS. It helps balance activity and rest to stay within your body’s energy limits (often called staying within your energy envelope). It’s very personal and sometimes a bit trial‑and‑error. Here are a few tools often used to help direct that.

Share what has worked best for you with pacing!



03/24/2026

Spring is calling, and summer isn’t far behind ☀️

For people with ME/CFS, warmer weather isn’t always a welcome change. Temperature regulation can be a real challenge, making the heat especially difficult to manage.

We’re resharing a helpful Q&A from ME Association with practical tips for coping in the heat.

Take a look—and consider sharing it with your loved ones to help spread awareness and support 💛

Many parts of the UK are going to be experiencing […]

03/20/2026

Supporting someone with ME/CFS doesn’t require perfect words—just a willingness to understand.
Listening, believing, and respecting limits can make a powerful difference. The effort we make to understand is one of the clearest ways we show we care.

What’s something someone has said or done that made you feel supported?

03/18/2026

For many living with ME/CFS and other chronic illnesses, home isn’t just a place—it becomes their world. Their sanctuary. Their refuge.

And that space matters more than most people realize.

The environment around us can either help regulate and restore… or quietly add to the weight we’re already carrying. Lighting, noise, clutter, and comfort all play a role in how safe, calm, and supported we feel.

You deserve a space that helps you recharge—not one that makes you feel trapped.

The article below shares simple, thoughtful ways to be more intentional about your home environment, and how small changes can make a meaningful difference in both mental and physical wellbeing.

Explore the connection between home environment and mental health to enhance your well-being and create a positive space.

03/13/2026

There will be crashes. There will be recalibrating.
But there will also be moments of clarity, connection, and strength.

Small wins matter. Stabilizing matters. Learning your limits matters.
You are not “failing” recovery — you are navigating a complex condition with courage.

03/13/2026

For many people, COVID-19 was not the end of the illness — it was the beginning of a long and uncertain recovery.

Millions continue to experience persistent symptoms like fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and post-exertional symptom worsening months after infection. This condition, known as Long COVID, has become a global health challenge affecting people of all ages.

Although WPI serves the ME/CFS community, we stand closely with the Long COVID community. Many individuals with Long COVID experience similar post-viral symptoms, and the growing research around Long COVID is helping advance our understanding of post-viral illness as a whole.

This March, we recognize the experiences of those living with Long COVID and support continued research, awareness, and compassionate care.

If you want to learn more, check out ME Long Covid unite SA

03/11/2026

These numbers speak volumes! 👀

🧬Science Wednesdays: Estimating Lifetime Prevalence of

Prevalence is the number of people that have a disease currently.

Lifetime prevalence is similar, but is a measurement of how many people will ever experience a disease in their lifetime.

🌐 Based on published research, the lifetime prevalence of ME/CFS is over 279 million people, which is around 1 in 29.

🔗 Read more about lifetime prevalence of ME/CFS: https://ow.ly/nNhw50Yst7U

03/06/2026

“Pushing through” works for a lot of things.
ME/CFS isn’t one of them.
Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) is a hallmark symptom of ME/CFS. After physical, cognitive, or emotional exertion, symptoms can significantly worsen — sometimes immediately, sometimes 24–72 hours later.
Recovery can take days. Weeks. Sometimes longer.

If you live with ME/CFS, what’s one thing you wish people understood about PEM?

03/04/2026

Can supporting mitochondria change the experience of Myalgic encephalomyelitis?

This blog shares natural strategies and supplement ideas through a biohacking framework. It is not clinical research, nor a cure claim — just an exploration of what some in the community are trying.

Take what feels aligned. Leave what doesn’t. Always consult your care team.

If you're living with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), you know it's not just about being "tired."

02/27/2026

Inflammation can be a big trigger for ME/CFS symptoms. This chart helps you spot common triggers and swap them for calmer, more balanced choices. You don’t have to cut anything out completely forever, but reduction can make a real difference. Small changes add up, balance is the goal.

Comment your favorite swap discoveries!