ChronicallyReal

[ChronicallyReal @ChroniclyReal]

Living the Nightmare
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Infertility & mental health.

I almost died to have my daughter.

I share my journey on Medium — the despair, and the grief.

https://t.co/eae3PC6sXI

#infertilityawareness #fertilityjourney #mentalhealth #motherhood #chronicillness

[Writers & Artists @Writers_Artists]

We'll discuss how to take the first steps on your chosen journey towards publication, whether that's employing a designer to create a cover for your self-published book, or querying literary agents.

Book: https://t.co/95mh9MdzuP

[ChronicallyReal @ChroniclyReal]

In addition to The Chronically Real Chronicles and my memoir. I also write fantasy & sci-fi. I've just completed the 1st draft of my debut novel. #amwriting #aspiringauthor #fantasy #writinganovel #writerslife

[Writers & Artists @Writers_Artists]

Editor Tara Loder will help you craft opening chapters, define a strong plot & create characters your readers can fall in love with. By the end of course you’ll have up to 6k edited words, shaped by an editor.

Book: https://t.co/vPnUrbR8A3

[ChronicallyReal @ChroniclyReal]

Migraines started at age 5 for me. Diagnosis is #hemiplegicmigraines. My MRI shows lesions on my brain and degenerative changes on my spinal cord but no pathology. The symptoms are debilitating. An attack leaves me incapacitated and bed bound. #mecfs #chronicillness

[ME Association @MEAssociation]

Medical Matters – Migraine-type headaches

Dr Charles Shepherd and the ME Association's other advisers answer questions from members of the MEA.   

Q: What are migraine-type headaches and are they more common in people with ME/CFS?
A: https://t.co/812prcNmE8

#pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #Headache #Migraine

[Brain Inflammation Collaborative @BrainInflCollab]

Only ~5% of the melatonin in your body comes from the pineal gland to regulate sleep-wake cycles.

The rest is produced inside your mitochondria around the clock.

In this article, we reveal:
1. Why mitochondrial melatonin is arguably the most important regulator of mitochondrial health and function
2. How infection-associated chronic conditions and chronic inflammation might dysregulate mitochondrial melatonin levels
3. How to naturally boost this powerful regulator of mitochondrial health

Read more:
https://t.co/oj4AnV7O9l

[ChronicallyReal @ChroniclyReal]

The emotional trauma of infertility is vastly under-estimated. I wouldn't wish what we went through on my worst enemy. It is absolutely devastating.
#infertility #ivf #donoreggconception #fertilitytreatment

[Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) @HFEA]

Starting your fertility journey can be a long process. Getting the right emotional support is important, so it is essential you take the time to care for your own wellbeing. Find out more about support: https://t.co/ZJT6UCNP6y

[ThePOTSPostman @ThePOTSPostman]

A lot of healthy people only understand illness through temporary experiences.

So they compare your permanent condition to the worst flu they’ve had, a bad week, burnout, lack of sleep, stress, etc.

And because they recovered from those things, they subconsciously expect you to recover too.

That’s why so many people struggle to understand chronic illness.

They’re comparing a chapter they moved past to a reality you still live every day.

[ME Association @MEAssociation]

We are looking to recruit volunteers to help monitor and moderate our online community, ME Connected, which now has over 1,700 members. 

For more info and to apply, please visit: https://t.co/qcK4e7co6F

#pwME #MECFS #LongCovid #Volunteer #VolunteersWanted #VolunteersNeeded

[ME Research UK @MEResearchUK]

For ME Awareness Week 2026, we discussed ME/CFS symptoms, impact, and research.

For ease of access, these are links to our overview articles:
ME/CFS symptoms and impact - https://t.co/0OQjg25Ywp
ME/CFS research - https://t.co/lbdvfzXvrh

Please share to raise awareness

[ME Association @MEAssociation]

Six days left to send in your Submission - Timms review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP): Call for Evidence

It is vitally important the the views of people with ME/CFS and Long Covid are heard throughout this review. Submissions will close at 11:59pm on the 28th May 2026.

More information: https://t.co/YpDjLJXbpK

#MECFS #PIP #TimmsReview #WelfareCuts #ListenToME #TakingThePIP

[Donor Conception Network @D_C_Network]

Thinking about donor conception? Meet the DCN team at the @fertilityshow this weekend at Olympia London (16–17 May), stand E38. Hear Nina Barnsley speak on donor conception on Sat, 12.30pm. Use code FS15 for 15% off tickets: https://t.co/Z8Orpe5HnP

[The Fertility Show @fertilityshow]

1 week to go! 🎉 The Fertility Show is coming to Olympia London! We're giving away 5 MORE pairs of tickets!

✨ To enter:
🔹 Follow us
🔹 Like this post
🔹 Tag a friend (or save for yourself)

Winners announced soon! 💖 #TheFertilityShow #FertilitySupport #TTCCommunity #IVF

[ME Association @MEAssociation]

Join ME Connected, our online community on Discord for people affected by ME/CFS and Long Covid - whether you're a person with ME, carer, family member, or friend, you are welcome in our supportive and friendly space.

Join via this link: https://t.co/RwUVUmkQ7F

Guidelines on how to join: https://t.co/ypG3uTeA3y

#pwME #MECFS #LongCovid #pwLongCovid #OnlineCommunity #MEConnected #DiscordChannel

[Kelly @broadwaybabyto]

Disability isn’t a vacation.

It isn’t fun. It isn’t easy. It isn’t something people do for the “perks”.

It’s a 24/7 job.

It’s managing doctors, wrangling medications & fighting with insurance

It’s coping with ableism & abandonment

It’s doing it while in legislated poverty

[The Fertility Show @fertilityshow]

3 WEEKS TO GO ⏳

If you’re trying to conceive, planning ahead, or feeling stuck… this is for you.

Just clarity, support and honest conversations.

📍 Olympia London | 16 - 17 May
🎟️ 20% OFF tickets (for a limited time) using code FS20 - https://t.co/UVscaUFRFc

[ME Association @MEAssociation]

International ME/CFS Conference 2026 on 7–8 May 

Leading international experts in the field of post-acute infection syndromes (PAIS) will present the latest research on ME/CFS and Long COVID/post-COVID syndrome on 7–8 May 2026. 

Details here: https://t.co/H7kDXBa943

Register for the free online livestream of the event: https://t.co/5QH2l6P377

#MECFS #LongCovid #InternationalMECFSConference2026

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

Do you have questions on...

- Junior ISA or saving or investing for children generally?
- Switching bank accounts for FREE cash

I'll be covering both in my pod this week, so if you've any questions please ask by reply and pod producer Matt will collate.

[ChronicallyReal @ChroniclyReal]

I feel like my health is deteriorating and my symptoms are getting worse. I dropped a full cup of tea and had to lie down to avoid falling. I don't know why I dropped the tea. My vision blurred and I saw double. The world was spinning and I lost my balance. #chronicillness

[The Fertility Show @fertilityshow]

Our fertility survey is quick and every single response counts.

This is how we build a clearer, louder picture of fertility care.
✨ Please take 2 minutes to fill it out - it will make a difference.
✨ Please then share it so more voices are heard

https://t.co/UVscaUFRFc

[Adam @ABrokenBattery]

#MECFS patients and advocates not only had to fight flawed research and harmful treatments, they also had to deal with attempts to discredit them, like a PACE author calling an MP “unbecoming” and accusing MPs of defamation and libellous comments for scrutinising his work.

[ChronicallyReal @ChroniclyReal]

Infertility is not just a woman's problem! I find it shocking that in many cases male factor is overlooked. #infertility #maleinfertility #fertilitytreatment

[The Fertility Show @fertilityshow]

🚨 Male infertility matters! Join Nexys Fertility founders Cieran & Shaun for 2 free panels at the Let’s All Talk Fertility Stage!

📍 Olympia London | 16-17 May
🎟️ 20% off tickets - https://t.co/UVscaUFRFc

#MaleFertility #TheFertilityShow #FertilitySupport #NexysFertility