Day: December 23, 2024

When writing a personal story, it is often best to avoid using the word you in your headline or title. This can be confusing for readers and could imply that the article is about a certain person or thing, when it really is about the reader. If you must use the word, use it sparingly and only in a context where it makes sense to do so.

The word you is a singular and plural pronoun in English that dates back to the earliest days of the language. It shares the same semantic roots as other second person pronouns in the language, including ye, youse, y’all and yez. You is also used as a subject pronoun in a number of grammatical constructions.

In the early modern period, English distinguished between the singular thou and the plural you, but the contrast in function began to break down by about the middle of the century. Ultimately, thee and thou fell out of general use, although they continue to be used in polite and formal situations for older people and people who are particularly familiar with a person or place. Several special plural forms have been created to hold you chiefly in singular use, including you-all, youuns, yousies and youse, but none of them became standard.

Plural you is also known as y’all or youse in some regions of the United States and beyond. Y’all is most often used in the South and some of its colonies, as well as in parts of Canada, the West Indies, St Helena and Tristan da Cunha. It can be used to make a gender-neutral plural of you, and it is also used in informal situations where there may be confusion about whether a speaker is making a statement about one person or a group.

If you are working on a profile feature for a news magazine or newspaper, it is important to interview multiple people who have connections with your topic. This will give you more ideas about what to ask your subject and help you build a picture of who they are as a person. In addition, talking to other sources can provide you with anecdotes that can add a more human element to your article.

If you are working on a profile piece for social media or an online publication, be sure to check with the copyright holder to ensure that your use of the words and images is legal. This is especially important if you use recognizable images of individuals or if the image depicts a public space, as these are generally protected by copyright law. You may need to get permission from the image holder before publishing it, or you may have to pay for the use of those images. You can contact the image holder directly or use a copyright clearance service to clear the use of these types of images. For example, there is a website called Rightscom that offers this type of service for free.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). ME is a serious neurological illness which can cause significant problems with physical and mental wellbeing. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can last for a few months to several years, and many people do not recover from ME completely but find that they are able to lead fulfilling lives.

A person with ME feels like their body is a battery which cannot be fully recharged, even after a good night’s sleep. They are often so exhausted they can’t work full or part time and children with ME may be unable to attend school or need around the clock care. People with severe ME may be bedbound and unable to communicate.

People with ME have a range of symptoms including feeling tired when they wake up, difficulty sleeping, waking with headaches or sore joints and muscles. They can have trouble concentrating and remembering things and may feel anxious or depressed. Almost half of those with ME are unable to work and three out of four are housebound or bedbound on their worst days. It can be difficult for health professionals to recognise ME because most people don’t have obvious physical symptoms and the most common blood tests ordered by doctors don’t show anything out of the ordinary.

It is not known what causes ME, but it can be triggered by certain infections. It can be more common in women and people from some ethnic groups are more likely to get it. It can be found in all socioeconomic classes and is a worldwide problem. It is thought that it can be a symptom of other illnesses such as fibromyalgia, postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS) and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. It can also occur alongside other neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and stroke.

The campaign group #ThereForME is calling for a major change in NHS services for ME patients and other illnesses with a similar impact such as long Covid, which have been linked to ME. They want to see local ME services in every area and regional specialist centres for the most severely ill. They also want to ensure that all patients have access to home visits and social care.

They are also demanding better support for research into ME, including the establishment of a multidisciplinary ME team at every NHS trust, and the creation of an evidence base about what helps and hinders recovery. They also want the NHS to invest in a new generation of doctors who are trained to recognise and treat ME/CFS.

Different organisations use different names for ME/CFS, but the main differences are in how the disease is described and the main symptoms. The most commonly used description is myalgic encephalomyelitis, although the names chronic fatigue syndrome and ME are both valid descriptions. However, the medical profession has agreed to use the name ME and some people with the condition prefer this because it is more accurate and respectful of their experience.