{"id":36153,"date":"2022-08-07T19:29:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T18:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wames.org.uk\/cms-english\/?p=36153"},"modified":"2022-08-07T19:37:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-07T18:37:43","slug":"severe-me-day-august-8th-2022-brain-fog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wames.org.uk\/cms-english\/severe-me-day-august-8th-2022-brain-fog\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe ME Day August 8th 2022 – Brain Fog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Severe ME Day 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Every year we take time on August 8th to remember everyone who is suffering from, or who has ever suffered from Severe and Very Severe Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This year we join with people around the world to highlight ‘brain fog’, a problem all people with ME can experience, but which is particularly disabling for those who are severely affected.<\/p>\n

Brain fog – a type of cognitive impairment – manifests as impaired working memory and concentration accompanied by difficulty processing complex information. [<\/em>ME pedia]<\/a><\/p>\n

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“Whatever you call it, I just feel stupid. Why can’t I remember how to brush my teeth? Why can’t I explain to my carers how I feel? Why have I forgotten what you have said, 2 minutes after you speak? In the fog I just have to hold on to hope, as I wait for more lucid moments.”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (Mary)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Severe ME – key points<\/strong><\/h3>\n