• Welcome to Phoenix Rising!

    Created in 2008, Phoenix Rising is the largest and oldest forum dedicated to furthering the understanding of, and finding treatments for, complex chronic illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, long COVID, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and allied diseases.

    To become a member, simply click the Register button at the top right.

reading

  1. C

    What are the challenges of using physical books?

    The question: Is it challenging to read printed material? If so, why? Things that might make a difference: The paper stock - glossy (too reflective or slippery) or matt? Colours or color contrast Font size Use of images The balance of text and white space Hard and soft cover books The physical...
    • CCC
    • Thread
    • books https://forums.phoenixrising.me/attachments/books-jpeg.44032/ reading
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: General ME/CFS Discussion
  2. Tella

    Are you ok with reading?

    I know we have cognitive issues and any exertion is bad esp for severe patients like myself. Can you (esp if severe) read books ok? I find I can strangely read on my phone but my eyes hurt and my head gets overwhelmed when I try to read a book! So upset... Also read somewhere cognitive...
    • Tella
    • Thread
    • blurred vision https://forums.phoenixrising.me/attachments/blurred-jpeg.44040/ reading
    • Replies: 64
    • Forum: General ME/CFS Discussion