When a co-worker is on your bad side, a friend starts gushing about their latest Netflix obsession, or you’re trying to decide whether to go back for a second date with someone who doesn’t understand you, it can be helpful to know who knows you better. That’s where the ‘who knows me best’ game comes in handy — just ask yourself these 20 questions and see who has a more accurate picture of you.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as ME/CFS, is an illness that affects the brain and central nervous system. It’s a complex condition that can cause a wide range of symptoms, from feelings of tiredness to problems with memory and thinking. People with ME can be unable to do everyday activities, like work or study, and can spend weeks at a time bedbound.
The cause of ME isn’t fully understood, but it may be linked to viral infections. Many people with ME have a history of having had a flu-like illness before getting ME. There is no specific test for ME and diagnosis is usually made by excluding other illnesses that might be causing the symptoms. People with ME often find it difficult to get a diagnosis, and as many as 90 percent of those who have ME are not diagnosed or misdiagnosed.
There is no cure for ME, but treatment can help with some symptoms. Medicines can be used to manage pain, sleep problems and symptoms of fatigue. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy were once recommended for ME patients, but these treatments have been shown to be ineffective. They can also make symptoms worse, so it’s important to take a cautious approach.
A medical expert told this week’s inquest into the death of 27-year-old ME patient Maeve Boothby O’Neill that major changes are needed in the way the NHS treats ME patients. “People who suffer from severe ME are being let down by a service that is not meeting their needs,” said Action for ME chief executive Sonya Chowdhury.
This film is a fun watch for fans of Jackie Chan, who will come to see his trademark martial arts abilities and stunt work. Unlike many of his other films, there isn’t a huge budget here, but that doesn’t detract from the fast-paced fight scenes. At the climax, Chan faces off against two very large opponents who are close matches for him and this is where the film really shines. It’s one of the longest extended martial arts sequences in any of his movies and it is a joy to watch.