ME/CFS community guide
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
A starting point for people with ME/CFS and their supporters to find community context and awareness resources. Everyday needs and experiences can differ.
Shared language and awareness
Community resources
Community symbols and experiences can vary. These links point to organizations’ own awareness materials rather than reproducing their artwork.
Spoon Theory
Spoon Theory is Christine Miserandino’s metaphor for describing limited energy: imagine a finite set of spoons representing capacity across everyday tasks. People may prefer different language, so follow each person’s own description of their experience.
Read Christine Miserandino’s original Spoon Theory storyAwareness context
ME/CFS San Diego features blue-ribbon imagery in its 2026 awareness campaign, and the CDC encourages wearing blue for ME/CFS Awareness Day. These sources support blue, not a specific shade; awareness practices may vary by group.
ME/CFS San Diego: 2026 awareness actions
See the community organization’s 2026 awareness campaign.
See ME/CFS San Diego’s 2026 awareness actionsCDC: ME/CFS Awareness Day
Read the CDC’s awareness-day information and activities.
Visit the CDC’s ME/CFS Awareness Day pageExplore everyday tools
Browse the BendySpoons catalog by practical task context, and decide what fits your own needs.
Information, not medical advice
Descriptions and handling-effort tags are informational comfort and task-context signals, not diagnosis or treatment guidance.
Products are not guaranteed to help, prevent, or improve any condition. Consider your own needs and consult a qualified professional when appropriate.
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