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  1. Dolphin
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    I AM MADELINE podcast series

    A performer (actress, singer), leader, mentor, and community volunteer with her hands on a number of projects, Madeline is a joy to know. She...
    Thread by: Dolphin, Jul 5, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
  2. Wyva
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    Identifying and Managing Suicidality in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 2021, Chu, Jason et al

    Abstract Adult patients affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are at an increased risk of death by suicide....
    Thread by: Wyva, May 25, 2021, 56 replies, in forum: PsychoSocial ME/CFS Research
  3. Dolphin
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    Association between CFS and suicidality among survivors of Middle East respiratory syndrome over a 2-year follow-up period, 2021, Ahn

    I can't see any CFS criteria being mentioned, so I'm not sure whether the patients are well-defined CFS patients or not....
    Thread by: Dolphin, Feb 22, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: PsychoSocial ME/CFS Research
  4. Kalliope
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    Death Studies: Risk factors for suicide in chronic fatigue syndrome - 2020 - Johnson, Jason et al

    Risk factors for suicide in chronic fatigue syndrome Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) includes symptoms such as...
    Thread by: Kalliope, Jun 12, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: PsychoSocial ME/CFS Research
  5. Sly Saint
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    Article in Independent: DWP destroyed reports into people who killed themselves after benefits were stopped Feb 2020

    The Department for Work and Pensions has been accused of “a cover-up” after destroying reports into suicides linked to benefits being stopped....
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Feb 26, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Work, Finances and Disability Insurance
  6. Andy
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    Commentary: Suicide is a Concern for the Chronic Invisible Illness Community, 2020, Pederson

    Rates of suicidal ideation, attempts, and completion are alarmingly high in chronic invisible illness communities. Suicide is the second leading...
    Thread by: Andy, Feb 8, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: PsychoSocial ME/CFS Research
  7. Sly Saint
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    Article: Chronic fatigue syndrome sufferer considered euthanasia after lack of help from NHS Dec 2019

    Eileen Munro suffers from ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) and believes not enough is being done to help people like her. These photos show the...
    Thread by: Sly Saint, Dec 28, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: General ME/CFS News
  8. rvallee
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    This woman with [fibromyalgia] wants to end her life, but can't get assisted death

    (Be warned: difficult topic) Discussion in Canadian media over assisted suicide of a fibromyalgia patient. From her own words it appears she...
    Thread by: rvallee, Dec 9, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Health News and Research unrelated to ME/CFS
  9. Indigophoton
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    Suicidal ideation in non-depressed individuals: The effects of a chronic, misunderstood illness, Devendorf et al, 2018

    Abstract Chronic illness is a risk factor for suicide but is often explained with depression. Research has shown an increased suicide rate in...
    Thread by: Indigophoton, Jul 11, 2018, 31 replies, in forum: PsychoSocial ME/CFS Research
  10. Indigophoton
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    Effects of unsupportive social interactions, stigma, and symptoms on patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis and cfs, McManimen et al, 2018

    From Leonard Jason's group, Abstract Prior research has found a heightened risk of suicide in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and...
    Thread by: Indigophoton, May 10, 2018, 36 replies, in forum: PsychoSocial ME/CFS Research
  11. Andy
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    Henrick Vogt: "intense negativity spread by individuals/CFS groups/researchers" partly to blame for family's suicide

    A Norwegian medical doctor Henrik Vogt (with a biopsychosocial approach to ME) has tweeted possibly the meanest display of points scoring that...
    Thread by: Andy, Jan 21, 2018, 69 replies, in forum: PsychoSocial ME/CFS News
  12. Cheshire
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    Jennie Spotila: Crisis and Suicide

    For US members and others Fortunately, there is help available for anyone in crisis, and their loved ones. There are many issues to discuss about...
    Thread by: Cheshire, Nov 5, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Lifestyle Management
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