ME/CFS Comic Series

[WantedAlive]

 

[Pyrrhus]

Here's the next series of comics about experiences with 'George and his ME/CFS'. I'm endeavouring to find humour to draw attention to the challenges that patients experience, the absence of appropriate diagnostics and therapy, poor treatment, lack of funding and maybe even a slightly whacky take on the latest research. As mentioned feel free to offer ideas that might fit a 3-window comic for when I get around to another series. Enjoy!

Fantastic!

 

[Viala]

@WantedAlive This is downright fantastic! I hope it hits the news because all of it is on point! I smiled a lot, thank you

'Life as usual' Guess I've got acronymitis as well.

 

[Blue Jay]

For the days when you think you're the only one - visit this thread. A real pick-me-up. Thanks so much @WantedAlive

 

[Woof!]

Should be required reading for every doctor who just doesn't get it!

 

[lint7]

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Is this a common symptom for other people? I have this issue.

 

[WantedAlive]

@lint7 Hiya, yes I think you'll find this is quite common but to varying degrees. I used to be stronger than average, now what muscle I have left is jelly, I'm only 75% of my former healthy weight, and whenever I do put weight on it always fat!

 

[Tom Kindlon]

Here's the next series of comics about experiences with 'George and his ME/CFS'. I'm endeavouring to find humour to draw attention to the challenges that patients experience, the absence of appropriate diagnostics and therapy, poor treatment, lack of funding and maybe even a slightly whacky take on the latest research. As mentioned feel free to offer ideas that might fit a 3-window comic for when I get around to another series. Enjoy!

@Pyrrhus @wigglethemouse @Grigor @Tom Kindlon feel free to share the ones you like on your social media channels.

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Thanks. I have started sharing them around, e.g.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1424743005672587264

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1424744433111740423

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1424745442198364168

Also here: https://www.facebook.com/TomKindlonMECFS/

 

[Tom Kindlon]

Thanks. I have started sharing them around, e.g.
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Also here: https://www.facebook.com/TomKindlonMECFS/

Also:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1424776568027615238

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1424793380677160960

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1424809232512192514

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1424883279308771330

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1424895665168162816

Also on Tumblr.
https://myalgicencephalomyelitiscfs.../a-talented-individual-wantedalive-thought-up
It can be hard to get much traction with posts there, but the last one where I included their original batch all in one post which can be done on Tumblr seemed reasonably popular for Tumblr.

 

[Pyrrhus]

The PACE trial comic, especially, was a real hit on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1423901725644181509

 

[Rufous McKinney]

Love Acronymitis!

thats definately a REAL disease.

When my doctor finally diagnosed me with SEID (after a series of carefully unexecuted dianostic testing), he lept up and exclaimed to the receptionist: She has SAD She has SAD.

I was thinking he meant, the Seasonal Affective Disorder....I think I'll be cured, I'll get a sunlamp.

 

[SnappingTurtle]

Did I already mention I would love to see these on #MEaction t-shirts? It would be a non-confrontational way to spread awareness and maybe even start a conversation, assuming the person with ME is up to it.
I don't have the energy to do the research on how one gets started though.

 

[Rebeccare]

Did I already mention I would love to see these on #MEaction t-shirts?

I don't know about MEAction, but it wouldn't be terribly hard to make a CafePress or Zazzle store to sell products (t-shirts, mugs, pillows, etc) with graphics you've designed. Maybe that would be something worth looking into @WantedAlive ?

 

[Shanti1]

@WantedAlive These are amazing. I would like to use some of them for a presentation inside my organization on ME/CFS for health professionals next week, if that is ok. I will give you credit.

 

[Judee]

Did I already mention I would love to see these on #MEaction t-shirts? It would be a non-confrontational way to spread awareness and maybe even start a conversation, assuming the person with ME is up to it.
I don't have the energy to do the research on how one gets started though.

@WantedAlive, have you heard about the merch by Amazon program? https://merch.amazon.com/landing?initialSessionID=143-7349421-7727947&ld=AZUSSOA-seemore

It would be neat to get the Acronymitis cartoon in a t-shirt but the others are nice as well.

(I am not affiliated with the merch by amazon program.)

 

[Judee]

Moderators, @Mary, @Rebeccare, @wabi-sabi, @andyguitar, I hope it was okay for me to post the suggestion in the post above. If not, please remove it.

 

[vision blue]

Will contributors get named credit if desired? (or a share of the royalties if it reaches that stage) I think youre asking for co-authors)

Some of them are really hilarious.

Since opposite to you, I get funnier the sicker I get, I have some ideas for you. Rattled off 6 right after I saw your post.; wrote the dialogue for all 3 panels. If you use them, how about adding "with Vision Blue" or add "...and Vision Blue" or "..& Visiion Blue to your name or " with each comic that you use?. Or if you're not feeling well, I can contact the illustrator you used on behalf of both of us. Is he very expensive?

anyway, i'm being serious and detailed because your strip is great and should be at least a book; other venues possible.

 

[panckage]

Love Acronymitis!

thats definately a REAL disease.

When my doctor finally diagnosed me with SEID (after a series of carefully unexecuted dianostic testing), he lept up and exclaimed to the receptionist: She has SAD She has SAD.

I was thinking he meant, the Seasonal Affective Disorder....I think I'll be cured, I'll get a sunlamp.

Well a sunlamp will brighten your day

 

[Vickytoria1988]

I just wanted to congratulate u for your work, I really enjoyed your comics, especially the one describing how lockdown has changed nothing in our lives.
I would also like to draw comics but I dont know how to do it if not by hand, plus headaches dont allow me to do much.
However my imagination is wild so if u want ideas...i will definitely have for u

Hope u are doing better every day.

Cheers from Greece

Hello there,
I've had a few comics done to capture some of my own experiences and observations during my journey with ME/CFS. Unfortunately, as I've become more severe, my ability to find humour has subsided, and I've run out of ideas. Maybe members can contribute some more ideas? If your ideas work as a comic, I might be able to get some more done. No promises though.

Here are some to get us started. Enjoy! Maybe with enough we can put them into a booklet for fundraising, use them with awareness campaigns, postcards for doctors, or even for new members with early onset ME/CFS. At the very least, I hope you get a laugh.



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[Pyrrhus]

A fun cartoon from cartoonist Djanko:

Source: https://mecentraal.wordpress.com/2021/12/16/paradigma-shift-cartoon-djanko/