Dr. David S. Bell writes: "In recent years there has been, in my opinion, an apathy that has crept in and pervaded some parts of the support community. Perhaps it has been due to ill health, perhaps the patient community is giving up, discouraged by a perceived lack of progress. Maybe it is that the old-timers are just getting older. But whatever the reason, people need to remember that nearly everything good that has come to patients with [ME] CFS has come via the support community. So, support people, don’t give up. Don’t get discouraged. Follow your hopes/dreams/ passions, and if this includes activism, get involved."