Welcome to High5ME
High5ME is a network that specifically celebrates, recognises and supports individuals who are recovering from or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), by sharing advice and High5ME moments, hosting face-to-face meeting groups as well as communicating through the digital world and overall putting a stop to the individuals feeling ashamed for recovering.
High5ME is designed to support the recovery process. High5ME recognises the importance of sharing insights into pain, pacing, managing and staying well.
High5ME was set up due to the limited groups and organisations dedicated to celebrating the recovery process of those living with ME/CFS. Through living with ME/CFS for eleven years and researching the need for such a group, the founder decided to set up the network that supports the recovery from the illness but also importantly celebrates the recovery and puts a stop to sufferers feeling ashamed about recovering.
There is an emphasis on on adults as there seems to be a very apparent perception socially and within the media that those that suffer from ME/CFS are teenagers or young adults, but High5ME is also very welcoming to all those people who have suffered from the illness.
More than anything, High5ME is designed to support and celebrate the recovery process. It is such a life changing and difficult experience for an individual to go through and it should be appreciated and celebrated!
This is what makes it all worth while....
@brightondud 'Mentions, a re-tweet, favourited, and an entry on the website! It's all so humbling! Thank you'
@khigham7 'love reading all the positive high5moments! I'll be sure to add some too but big
high5 to all the other #cfs/me peeps ur amazing!!'
@runforMElife -'celebrating the achievements of those afflicted with this terrible
condition.'
@mies10- 'high 5 moments are there to celebrate! More people should do that.'
High5ME is designed to support the recovery process. High5ME recognises the importance of sharing insights into pain, pacing, managing and staying well.
High5ME was set up due to the limited groups and organisations dedicated to celebrating the recovery process of those living with ME/CFS. Through living with ME/CFS for eleven years and researching the need for such a group, the founder decided to set up the network that supports the recovery from the illness but also importantly celebrates the recovery and puts a stop to sufferers feeling ashamed about recovering.
There is an emphasis on on adults as there seems to be a very apparent perception socially and within the media that those that suffer from ME/CFS are teenagers or young adults, but High5ME is also very welcoming to all those people who have suffered from the illness.
More than anything, High5ME is designed to support and celebrate the recovery process. It is such a life changing and difficult experience for an individual to go through and it should be appreciated and celebrated!
This is what makes it all worth while....
@brightondud 'Mentions, a re-tweet, favourited, and an entry on the website! It's all so humbling! Thank you'
@khigham7 'love reading all the positive high5moments! I'll be sure to add some too but big
high5 to all the other #cfs/me peeps ur amazing!!'
@runforMElife -'celebrating the achievements of those afflicted with this terrible
condition.'
@mies10- 'high 5 moments are there to celebrate! More people should do that.'