Michæl McFarland Campbell
@michaelmcfc.bsky.social
Autistic Irishman living with HIV, asthma, kidney failure, and MGUS. #Benedictine #Anglican #MStJ #FRSA #Typesetter
#MCIPR #MIoL #AMRSPH
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#MCIPR #MIoL #AMRSPH
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Blogging at: www.hivblogger.com
michael.mcfarlandcampbell.org
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When the words come at 4am, I write.
Because my mind doesn’t follow clocks—
it follows grace, rhythm, and the quiet clarity of night.
This is autistic prayer. This is holy noticing. #ActuallyAutistic #WritingAsPrayer
Because my mind doesn’t follow clocks—
it follows grace, rhythm, and the quiet clarity of night.
This is autistic prayer. This is holy noticing. #ActuallyAutistic #WritingAsPrayer
October 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
When the words come at 4am, I write.
Because my mind doesn’t follow clocks—
it follows grace, rhythm, and the quiet clarity of night.
This is autistic prayer. This is holy noticing. #ActuallyAutistic #WritingAsPrayer
Because my mind doesn’t follow clocks—
it follows grace, rhythm, and the quiet clarity of night.
This is autistic prayer. This is holy noticing. #ActuallyAutistic #WritingAsPrayer
Heading in for a vascular scan today to find a new AV fistula site. Navigating autism-related sensory challenges with hope and advocacy 💙
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#DialysisJourney #AutismAwareness #InclusiveHealthcare #AVFistula #SensorySensitivity
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#DialysisJourney #AutismAwareness #InclusiveHealthcare #AVFistula #SensorySensitivity
Today’s Journey: A vascular scan with sensory sensitivity in mind
This scan is an important step—but for someone like me, who is autistic and experiences heightened sensitivity to light and touch, it’s not just a medical procedure. It’s a sensory experience that …
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August 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Heading in for a vascular scan today to find a new AV fistula site. Navigating autism-related sensory challenges with hope and advocacy 💙
Read more: hivblogger.com/2025/08/21/t...
#DialysisJourney #AutismAwareness #InclusiveHealthcare #AVFistula #SensorySensitivity
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#DialysisJourney #AutismAwareness #InclusiveHealthcare #AVFistula #SensorySensitivity
Fantastic to see a new office being created in #PortLaoise love to see the #GovIE branding.
August 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Fantastic to see a new office being created in #PortLaoise love to see the #GovIE branding.
Dialysis today was chaotic—alarms, a switch from HDF to HD, and an early wrap-up. Still, clearance beat the target. A tough moment reminded me: resilience matters more than perfection. #DialysisJourney #ProgressNotPerfection
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⏳ Dialysis diaries: a day of beeps, battles, and breakthroughs
Today’s dialysis session was tumultuous, starting with machine alarms and a switch from HDF to HD, ultimately concluding early. Despite this, clearance and fluid removal were above target, pr…
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July 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Dialysis today was chaotic—alarms, a switch from HDF to HD, and an early wrap-up. Still, clearance beat the target. A tough moment reminded me: resilience matters more than perfection. #DialysisJourney #ProgressNotPerfection
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Three days a week I sit for dialysis. One pill keeps HIV undetectable. A new inhaler, easier breath. Ten years since I last saw a respiratory specialist—and it’s time. Chronic illness doesn’t define me, but it shapes my rhythm. #HealthJourney #LivingWell hivblogger.com/2025/07/08/u...
Undetectable, breathable, endurable
In recent months, I’ve established a routine amidst health challenges, including thrice-weekly dialysis in Port Laoise which fosters reflection. My HIV remains undetectable with daily medicat…
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July 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Three days a week I sit for dialysis. One pill keeps HIV undetectable. A new inhaler, easier breath. Ten years since I last saw a respiratory specialist—and it’s time. Chronic illness doesn’t define me, but it shapes my rhythm. #HealthJourney #LivingWell hivblogger.com/2025/07/08/u...
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Mid & East Antrim will hold their first ever Pride parade this year in Ballymena on 28 June.
M&EA are going to need a lot of us to show up for reasons that should be obvious given what's happening in the town atm.
Numerous counter-protests have already been registered.
This is what Pride is about
M&EA are going to need a lot of us to show up for reasons that should be obvious given what's happening in the town atm.
Numerous counter-protests have already been registered.
This is what Pride is about
June 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Mid & East Antrim will hold their first ever Pride parade this year in Ballymena on 28 June.
M&EA are going to need a lot of us to show up for reasons that should be obvious given what's happening in the town atm.
Numerous counter-protests have already been registered.
This is what Pride is about
M&EA are going to need a lot of us to show up for reasons that should be obvious given what's happening in the town atm.
Numerous counter-protests have already been registered.
This is what Pride is about
Happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️
March 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️
Well, played for Mass this morning. Now in cafe for breakfast. Feeling a bit better. Though still feel like my haemoglobin is too low. FBC was taken on Friday at #dialysis results tomorrow I hope.
February 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Well, played for Mass this morning. Now in cafe for breakfast. Feeling a bit better. Though still feel like my haemoglobin is too low. FBC was taken on Friday at #dialysis results tomorrow I hope.
A lovely image showing our cat Scholastica († 2025-02-05) holding her arms sitting on my arms impaling Andrew’s.
February 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A lovely image showing our cat Scholastica († 2025-02-05) holding her arms sitting on my arms impaling Andrew’s.
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The veneration of Charles I as a martyr ⚓️ skcm.org/about-s-char...
January 30, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The veneration of Charles I as a martyr ⚓️ skcm.org/about-s-char...
Our eldest cat Scholastica of course in this family has to have arms. Much love shown by Sivane in illustrating them. I love the crest with the cat supporting my arms. A lovely touch.
Scholastica is still with us, not in any pain, but oh so very, very old.
Scholastica is still with us, not in any pain, but oh so very, very old.
January 30, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Our eldest cat Scholastica of course in this family has to have arms. Much love shown by Sivane in illustrating them. I love the crest with the cat supporting my arms. A lovely touch.
Scholastica is still with us, not in any pain, but oh so very, very old.
Scholastica is still with us, not in any pain, but oh so very, very old.
In ED. Influenza. Prayers for healing please.
January 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
In ED. Influenza. Prayers for healing please.
Today’s dialysis complication was the extra layers worn due to the low temperature! 8.4kg extra weight on. So only 77.4kg in reality. Weight on arrival 85.8! DMBoots were 1.6kg of that! So set to take 1.5litre Bp 160/109 HR 87 Hb 11.9
January 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Today’s dialysis complication was the extra layers worn due to the low temperature! 8.4kg extra weight on. So only 77.4kg in reality. Weight on arrival 85.8! DMBoots were 1.6kg of that! So set to take 1.5litre Bp 160/109 HR 87 Hb 11.9
Results from 2024-07-18 CD4=290. VL<40. So finish Dapsone. Back to clinic in 6 months. #HIV #healthresults
January 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Results from 2024-07-18 CD4=290. VL<40. So finish Dapsone. Back to clinic in 6 months. #HIV #healthresults
Merry Christmas
December 26, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Merry Christmas
Back to dialysis today. Up 1.5kg.
Goal 2.2litres. BP 181/123 HR 85. Ens of therapy 17:16.
Goal 2.2litres. BP 181/123 HR 85. Ens of therapy 17:16.
December 2, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Back to dialysis today. Up 1.5kg.
Goal 2.2litres. BP 181/123 HR 85. Ens of therapy 17:16.
Goal 2.2litres. BP 181/123 HR 85. Ens of therapy 17:16.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther... Windows smashed and anti Sinn Fein graffiti daubed on community building amid village row.
People complaining about SF doing this make themselves the thugs. It was the Deputy Mayor who was in attendance. I condemn the violence.
People complaining about SF doing this make themselves the thugs. It was the Deputy Mayor who was in attendance. I condemn the violence.
Windows smashed and anti Sinn Fein graffiti daubed on community building amid village row
A Broughshane community building had its windows smashed and was targeted with anti Sinn Fein graffiti overnight.
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November 27, 2024 at 12:46 PM
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther... Windows smashed and anti Sinn Fein graffiti daubed on community building amid village row.
People complaining about SF doing this make themselves the thugs. It was the Deputy Mayor who was in attendance. I condemn the violence.
People complaining about SF doing this make themselves the thugs. It was the Deputy Mayor who was in attendance. I condemn the violence.
Sitting on dialysis this afternoon. No weight gain because of lack of food in hospital yesterday! So, taking 800 ml off to cover the tea I got today here. Going well today. Happy today.
November 22, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Sitting on dialysis this afternoon. No weight gain because of lack of food in hospital yesterday! So, taking 800 ml off to cover the tea I got today here. Going well today. Happy today.
Still in A&E. About to be hooked up to continuous heart monitoring. Yay. Told that it will help with knowing what has been going on.
November 21, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Still in A&E. About to be hooked up to continuous heart monitoring. Yay. Told that it will help with knowing what has been going on.
@lichmikey.bsky.social cheers for following.
November 21, 2024 at 2:36 AM
@lichmikey.bsky.social cheers for following.
Still awake in A&E. Repeat cardiac bloods done m and repeat ECG. An hour to wait for the results of the bloods.
November 21, 2024 at 2:35 AM
Still awake in A&E. Repeat cardiac bloods done m and repeat ECG. An hour to wait for the results of the bloods.
November 20, 2024 at 1:31 PM