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The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association, a 501(c)3 founded in 1985, exists to meet the needs of patients with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) or FM (Fibromyalgia), their families and loved ones. The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association works to educate health-care providers and the general public regarding these severely-disabling physical illnesses. We also support patients and their families and advocate for more effective treatment and research.

Living with Chronic Illness: Sunday Conversations - August 20, 2023

 
Join MassME for an August Sunday Conversation! We are looking forward to meeting you on Zoom. Summer is a time for informal gatherings and socializing. Let's get to know one another, and have a chance to ask questions and share experiences!

After a brief welcome and introduction, we will gather together in small groups for moderated conversations about two topics of interest to our community.

  • “Living with chronic illness: How to you find meaning in your life?”
  • “Pacing: Personal approaches and what works for you?”

When you register, you can select which topic that you would like to explore with others. All are welcome - come to learn, share or just listen.

Based on your previous feedback, we will allow 40-45 minutes for a group discussion on your chosen topic. We'll return to the full group for a brief "de-brief" before signing off.

This is a live event via Zoom. It will not be recorded.

Living with Chronic Illness
Sunday, August 20, 2023
4 - 5 p.m. Eastern Time

 

This event is over. 

 


 

Young Adult Support Group for those with ME/CFS, FM, Lyme, Long COVID, and Chronic Illness - Summer Session

 

Young Adult Support Group Summer 2023 Ongoing Registration

Young Adult Support Group for those with ME/CFS, FM, Lyme, Long COVID, and Chronic Illness - Summer Session

NEW TIMES! Join us on Monday nights @ 7pm and Wednesday afternoons @ 3:30pm! 

This drop-in Virtual Support Group is interactive and provides a safe space for patients to share stories and experiences, ask questions, and offer one another support.

In an effort to streamline the registration process, we are offering one registration for the entire Summer Session.  Once registered, you are welcome to attend as many meetings as you like.

Summer Session Dates:

Monday, June 12th, @ 7:00 P.M. ET 

Wednesday, June 28th @ 3:30 P.M. ET

 

Monday, July 10th, @ 7:00 P.M. ET 

Wednesday, July 26th @ 3:30 P.M. ET

 

Monday, August 14th, @ 7:00 P.M. ET 

Wednesday, August 30th @ 3:30 P.M. ET

Please Note: Due to professional licensing issues, you must be a Massachusetts resident to attend this group.

 REGISTER FOR THE YOUNG ADULT GROUP - SUMMER SESSION

 

 

Sunday Conversations - June 18, 2023

"ZOOM through 40 years of ME/CFS with MassME!"

Sunday, June 18, 2023, 4 p.m. Eastern Time



 

In this edition of Sunday Conversations with MassME, members of the association discussed how it has stayed strong and relevant throughout 40 years. An overview was given for each of the past four decades, each bringing important changes for this misunderstood and stigmatized disease. Learn about our unique patient-led organization that has influenced progress and now helps patients more than ever.

This presentation kicked off MassME's 40-year anniversary celebration. Stay tuned for more events to follow!

 

Materials from the presentation:

Read more: Sunday Conversations - June 18, 2023


Notice about names

The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association would like to clarify the use of the various acronyms for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and  Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) on this site. When we generate our own articles on the illness, we will refer to it as ME/CFS, the term now generally used in the United States. When we are reporting on someone else’s report, we will use the term they use. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies, including the CDC, are currently using ME/CFS. 

Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association changed its name in July, 2018, to reflect this consensus.