Warning: This post discuses suicide. The following guest post was written by Vanessa Ritchie, who after seeing the documentary on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, on SBS's, The Feed, has not only written a letter of thanks but has been brave and kind enough to share the personal, heart-wrenching stories of her two friends who have sadly become, yet more casualties in the … [Read more...] about Part I: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Suicide in Australia
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MCS: The Illness Crippling Australians, Dismissed by Doctors
'An estimated one million Australians suffer from MCS, an extreme allergy to everyday chemicals in cosmetics, air fresheners and cleaning products. While some Australians have chosen to end their own lives rather than live with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Australia’s medical authorities continue to reject calls to recognise the condition as a disease. “Patients get … [Read more...] about MCS: The Illness Crippling Australians, Dismissed by Doctors
Xmas Survival Tips for Spoonies
Christmas for many of us is something we dread as much as we look forward to. Crazy weather, family politics and social commitments can be a cumulative drain. Drawing boundaries on your time and energy is the key. End of year introspection: With the year drawing to a close, it is natural to stop and contemplate the year. Most people’s bucket lists don’t include illness, … [Read more...] about Xmas Survival Tips for Spoonies
Remove “Afflicted” Docuseries from Netflix Now
To: Netflix Executives: Ted Sarandos, Lisa Nishimura, Brandon Riegg, and Vernā Myers Remove "Afflicted" Docuseries from Netflix Now Campaign created by Benjamin HsuBorger PETITION NOTE: On September 18th, a group of concerned writers, activists, artists, filmmakers, physicians, and scientists came together to write an open letter to Netflix to request … [Read more...] about Remove “Afflicted” Docuseries from Netflix Now
Lyme: How a diagnosis can take decades
After two decades, over $70K, and at least 20 medical professionals, finally a diagnosis: Lyme. I believe this is the last missing piece in my health puzzle. I would like to say I have simply been very unlucky and hit a series of dodgy doctors, but the truth is this situation is common. Many people with Lyme Disease often spend years written off as other conditions of … [Read more...] about Lyme: How a diagnosis can take decades