Debs with cats
@debswithcats.bsky.social
Loves cats. Now also a proud dog owner. M.E. (Towards the milder end - although that’s a total misnomer). Autistic. Experience of mental health services. Will talk mostly about the above. She/Her.
The benefits advisor at then end said terrible weather today and I was so confused as it was sunny. Apparently she meant it was cold.
January 28, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The benefits advisor at then end said terrible weather today and I was so confused as it was sunny. Apparently she meant it was cold.
Two lots of different pain killers taken, hear plaster on back, lying down in dark room with a cat curled up on my legs. Hopefully that will re-combobulate me.
I’m not very functional at all right now.
I’m not very functional at all right now.
January 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Two lots of different pain killers taken, hear plaster on back, lying down in dark room with a cat curled up on my legs. Hopefully that will re-combobulate me.
I’m not very functional at all right now.
I’m not very functional at all right now.
I was so anxious when I got to the appointment that the advisor was like I can see why you wanted to bring your dog.
I feel dysregulatef and exhausted and headachy with extra light and sound sensitivity, but at least I’m home.
I feel dysregulatef and exhausted and headachy with extra light and sound sensitivity, but at least I’m home.
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
I was so anxious when I got to the appointment that the advisor was like I can see why you wanted to bring your dog.
I feel dysregulatef and exhausted and headachy with extra light and sound sensitivity, but at least I’m home.
I feel dysregulatef and exhausted and headachy with extra light and sound sensitivity, but at least I’m home.
Made it to the office but already feeling quite overwhelmed. The sun is shining which would normally be good but I have a headache and I’m more light sensitivity
January 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Made it to the office but already feeling quite overwhelmed. The sun is shining which would normally be good but I have a headache and I’m more light sensitivity
I asked last week if I could bring my dog to the autism welfare appointment tomorrow morning as emotional support and I got a reply late tonight to say no because she has a dog phobia & I could bring a person. I’m like sure I’ll just find a non-working person at short notice to come to a 3hr thing.
January 27, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I asked last week if I could bring my dog to the autism welfare appointment tomorrow morning as emotional support and I got a reply late tonight to say no because she has a dog phobia & I could bring a person. I’m like sure I’ll just find a non-working person at short notice to come to a 3hr thing.
I found this appointment very hard. Because it’s always hard when you come in with long term stuff that I know can’t be fixed. Plus I get very anxious at GP. Gp suggested social prescriber to look at support I might need at home & referral back to MSK. I asked about specialist cfs clinic in area /1
January 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
I found this appointment very hard. Because it’s always hard when you come in with long term stuff that I know can’t be fixed. Plus I get very anxious at GP. Gp suggested social prescriber to look at support I might need at home & referral back to MSK. I asked about specialist cfs clinic in area /1
Off to that GP appointment about pain and my CFS. I waited 3 weeks for. I nearly forgot again. Despite my phone reminder yesterday and telling B yesterday.
January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Off to that GP appointment about pain and my CFS. I waited 3 weeks for. I nearly forgot again. Despite my phone reminder yesterday and telling B yesterday.
I tried walking Stella on my own at lunch time and it went very badly. Its so disheartening at times.
January 27, 2026 at 2:42 PM
I tried walking Stella on my own at lunch time and it went very badly. Its so disheartening at times.
My mum got periadicular therapy for her low back and leg pain in Germany today and it's covered by her private insurance. I really hope it helps her a lot.
But another not so nice part of me is jealous that the same thing isn't accessible or affordable for me and or my friends on the NHS.
But another not so nice part of me is jealous that the same thing isn't accessible or affordable for me and or my friends on the NHS.
January 27, 2026 at 11:41 AM
My mum got periadicular therapy for her low back and leg pain in Germany today and it's covered by her private insurance. I really hope it helps her a lot.
But another not so nice part of me is jealous that the same thing isn't accessible or affordable for me and or my friends on the NHS.
But another not so nice part of me is jealous that the same thing isn't accessible or affordable for me and or my friends on the NHS.
Feeling a tad less exhausted & cold after 3hrs of resting on the sofa and eating a delivery pizza. Now have energy to watch a bit of Steal and actually focus. Not long till i go to bed. Yay.
Quite a few good things today though like the pizza, meeting a new friend, tasty cookies & Stella cuddles.
Quite a few good things today though like the pizza, meeting a new friend, tasty cookies & Stella cuddles.
January 26, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Feeling a tad less exhausted & cold after 3hrs of resting on the sofa and eating a delivery pizza. Now have energy to watch a bit of Steal and actually focus. Not long till i go to bed. Yay.
Quite a few good things today though like the pizza, meeting a new friend, tasty cookies & Stella cuddles.
Quite a few good things today though like the pizza, meeting a new friend, tasty cookies & Stella cuddles.
Stella is such a nervous dog. Bless. She was trembling on the 3 minute drive to the car park just with me. She got nervous on the v short walk to the cafe, because some little kids and dogs. And she struggled initially a lot in the cafe because we were near the big windows. She was better once we /1
January 26, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Stella is such a nervous dog. Bless. She was trembling on the 3 minute drive to the car park just with me. She got nervous on the v short walk to the cafe, because some little kids and dogs. And she struggled initially a lot in the cafe because we were near the big windows. She was better once we /1
Just lying down on the sofa now as I’m super tired but trying not to nap as it’s too late for that.
January 26, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Just lying down on the sofa now as I’m super tired but trying not to nap as it’s too late for that.
Stella has been out for a walk with the trainer and is now pooped & sleeping next to me. I’m off to float gently in the pool in a bit & then we go and meet our new friend for lunch, hopefully not too scary. Busy day.
Hope you are all having a good start to the week.
Hope you are all having a good start to the week.
January 26, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Stella has been out for a walk with the trainer and is now pooped & sleeping next to me. I’m off to float gently in the pool in a bit & then we go and meet our new friend for lunch, hopefully not too scary. Busy day.
Hope you are all having a good start to the week.
Hope you are all having a good start to the week.
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My #MECFS scandal explainer video has just passed 200,000 views.
Given the level of interest, I’ve written a follow-up article covering key examples I didn’t include, as well as some developments since.
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Given the level of interest, I’ve written a follow-up article covering key examples I didn’t include, as well as some developments since.
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ME/CFS Scandal Follow up
The ME/CFS scandal goes much deeper than my 27-minute explainer video. That was just an introduction — how for decades patients were told…
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January 19, 2026 at 7:53 AM
My #MECFS scandal explainer video has just passed 200,000 views.
Given the level of interest, I’ve written a follow-up article covering key examples I didn’t include, as well as some developments since.
medium.com/@abrokenbatt...
Given the level of interest, I’ve written a follow-up article covering key examples I didn’t include, as well as some developments since.
medium.com/@abrokenbatt...
#3GoodThings
1. B changed the sheets so I’m in bed with fresh sheets now
2. B took over cooking when I struggled & we still had a nice curry dinner
3. Stella loves her new pink hippo-octopus toy we got her today
1. B changed the sheets so I’m in bed with fresh sheets now
2. B took over cooking when I struggled & we still had a nice curry dinner
3. Stella loves her new pink hippo-octopus toy we got her today
January 25, 2026 at 7:57 PM
#3GoodThings
1. B changed the sheets so I’m in bed with fresh sheets now
2. B took over cooking when I struggled & we still had a nice curry dinner
3. Stella loves her new pink hippo-octopus toy we got her today
1. B changed the sheets so I’m in bed with fresh sheets now
2. B took over cooking when I struggled & we still had a nice curry dinner
3. Stella loves her new pink hippo-octopus toy we got her today
Been taking my low dose naproxen twice a day every day for 2 weeks & it’s helped keep pain flare ups away, but of course now I’m getting gnawing stomach pain & nausea. So I’ve stopped taking it tonight & I took an extra esomeprazole instead. There was always a risk it would flare up stomach issues.
January 25, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Been taking my low dose naproxen twice a day every day for 2 weeks & it’s helped keep pain flare ups away, but of course now I’m getting gnawing stomach pain & nausea. So I’ve stopped taking it tonight & I took an extra esomeprazole instead. There was always a risk it would flare up stomach issues.
I tried making realish dinner tonight (involving cutting 2 chicken breasts & a pepper), boiling rice & frying the ingredients with a jar of curry sauce but I was too exhausted & dizzy to stand to cut the ingredients & cook. B took over. This often happens by evening so I don’t usually attempt this.
January 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I tried making realish dinner tonight (involving cutting 2 chicken breasts & a pepper), boiling rice & frying the ingredients with a jar of curry sauce but I was too exhausted & dizzy to stand to cut the ingredients & cook. B took over. This often happens by evening so I don’t usually attempt this.
I’ve got a lot extra on this week. One appointment got added after the other. Monday I’m meeting woman from autism group with Stella, then Wednesday I meet autism benefit advisor (so will cancel pool), Thursday pm I’ve the X-ray but at least I don’t have to go in the office & I stop work early.
January 25, 2026 at 5:46 PM
I’ve got a lot extra on this week. One appointment got added after the other. Monday I’m meeting woman from autism group with Stella, then Wednesday I meet autism benefit advisor (so will cancel pool), Thursday pm I’ve the X-ray but at least I don’t have to go in the office & I stop work early.
Managed 20 rows of knitting this afternoon. Better stop now as I’m getting more back pain.
How’s everyone been doing this Sunday?
How’s everyone been doing this Sunday?
January 25, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Managed 20 rows of knitting this afternoon. Better stop now as I’m getting more back pain.
How’s everyone been doing this Sunday?
How’s everyone been doing this Sunday?
We had to go & buy a bigger harness for Stella & she got a new hippo, as old Aldi one died.
I’m tired this pm but will avoid napping. There was something else other than the nap going on last night though, as I was feeling
dissociated.
Here’s Stella being a good girl on her settle mat.
I’m tired this pm but will avoid napping. There was something else other than the nap going on last night though, as I was feeling
dissociated.
Here’s Stella being a good girl on her settle mat.
January 25, 2026 at 1:48 PM
We had to go & buy a bigger harness for Stella & she got a new hippo, as old Aldi one died.
I’m tired this pm but will avoid napping. There was something else other than the nap going on last night though, as I was feeling
dissociated.
Here’s Stella being a good girl on her settle mat.
I’m tired this pm but will avoid napping. There was something else other than the nap going on last night though, as I was feeling
dissociated.
Here’s Stella being a good girl on her settle mat.
B didn’t want to believe me that there are wild penguins in South Africa. It is a bit weird but there is such a thing as African penguins.
January 25, 2026 at 9:16 AM
B didn’t want to believe me that there are wild penguins in South Africa. It is a bit weird but there is such a thing as African penguins.
I had a terrible nights sleep and it wasn’t the pets fault. Oh well.
January 25, 2026 at 8:57 AM
I had a terrible nights sleep and it wasn’t the pets fault. Oh well.
Stella seems to have settled for the night. And it’s before 11pm. Whoop,
January 24, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Stella seems to have settled for the night. And it’s before 11pm. Whoop,
I’m reading Sparkling Cyanide by Agatha Christie and it keeps mentioning how normal it is for people to be depressed after a bout of flu. I always notice how being physically ill with a virus can make me feel low in mood. I feel it’s something that seems to have stopped being common knowledge.
January 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM
I’m reading Sparkling Cyanide by Agatha Christie and it keeps mentioning how normal it is for people to be depressed after a bout of flu. I always notice how being physically ill with a virus can make me feel low in mood. I feel it’s something that seems to have stopped being common knowledge.
I slept for nearly 3hrs this afternoon. Hopefully Stella will be nice & tired tonight though for taking her out for lunch trip.
January 24, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I slept for nearly 3hrs this afternoon. Hopefully Stella will be nice & tired tonight though for taking her out for lunch trip.