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“If You Can Get Up, It’s Not ME”: Busting the Myth About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

By Caroline D'ay / 31 July 2025

For decades, a dangerous myth has circled the world of chronic illness – that if someone can physically get out of bed, they can’t possibly have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This couldn’t be further from the truth.   Let’s Start with the Reality of ME ME/CFS is a neurological, post-viral…