Jamison Hill

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Jamison Graham Hill is an author and, prior to becoming stricken with severe myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a bodybuilder and certified personal trainer. He is featured in the 2015 documentary, Forgotten Plague, by Ryan Prior and Nicole Castillo. In addition to writing a book on fitness, he has written articles for Ultra-FIT, Physique Magazine, ExtraFit Magazine, World Physique Magazine, and Inside Fitness.[1]

Hill first became ill with ME in 2010 following a case of mononucleosis in his senior year of college at Sonoma State.[2] His health gradually declined until he was bedridden and unable to speak or eat solid food. Slowly, his health is now improving.[1]

Hill's blog, Jamison Writes began as a fitness blog. After a three and a half year hiatus due to illness, Hill is continuing his blog, now writing about his experiences as a patient with ME. He states: "This site is dedicated to Jamison’s journey to regain his health and help others realize the seriousness of his disease and the devastation it causes."[1]

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Afflicted docuseries[edit | edit source]

On Aug 10, 2018, the docuseries Afflicted was released. The filmmakers misrepresented themselves to Jamison and instead of documenting his illness and the illnesses of others framed them as having mental health issues.

Jamison tweeted, "Or one of the film’s subjects feeling disappointed and misled."[8] This was in reply to Jen Brea who tweeted "I've decided not to watch @Netflix's #Afflicted. I can't speak to quality of the filmmaking or storytelling, but every tweet I see is either by an audience member stigmatizing the subjects or a patient feeling deeply hurt after having watched it."[9] The ME/CFS community was in agreement that this was not a series to watch and it was a shame that the patients were taken advantage of.[10] [11] [12] [13][14][15]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jamison Writes (blog)
  2. ↑ "Click here to support Jamison Hill: Medical/Homecare Fund organized by Mary de Rosas". gofundme.com. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  3. ↑ Hill, Jamison Graham (February 10, 2017), "Dear anti-Trump protesters: don't forget those of us with disabilities", VOX, Washington, DC and New York, NY (USA)
  4. ↑ Hill, Jamison Graham (April 24, 2017), "I'm not 'addicted' to my smartphone. I depend on it to survive", Los Angeles Times (USA)
  5. ↑ Hill, Jamison Graham (June 21, 2017), "I'm a disabled person, and Siri changed my life. Then I lost the ability to speak.", Mic Network (USA)
  6. ↑ Hill, Jamison Graham (May 25, 2018), "Love Means Never Having to Say … Anything", The New York Times
  7. ↑ Hill, Jamison (January 4, 2012). The Optimal Balance Plan: Transform Your Body, Find Sustainable Fitness, Improve Your Life. lulu.com. ISBN 9781105273261.
  8. ↑ Hill, Jamison (August 11, 2018). "Or one of the film's subjects feeling disappointed and misled". Twitter. 11:03 AM. Retrieved August 11, 2018. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  9. ↑ Brea, Jen (August 11, 2018). "I've decided not to watch @Netflix's #Afflicted. I can't speak to quality of the filmmaking or storytelling, but every tweet I see is either by an audience member stigmatizing the subjects or a patient feeling deeply hurt after having watched it". Twitter. 10:39 AM. Retrieved August 11, 2018. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  10. ↑ Hart, Katie (August 11, 2018). "This is a wise decision. I watched it and my PTSD from decades of medical abuse has been terribly triggered. The subjects were trusting and vulnerable only to have been horribly exploited. My heart breaks for them to have been betrayed by the filmmakers in this way". Twitter. 11:11 AM. Retrieved August 11, 2018. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  11. ↑ X, Grace (August 11, 2018). "I'm so sorry this happened Jamison! What a cruel thing to do! I guess the film maker didn't read @OpenMedF science?! I don't know if I'll be able to watch! 😥 but I support you all & all you write about to HELP ppl with ME! 💙". Twitter. 11:17 AM. Retrieved August 11, 2018. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  12. ↑ Lombaerts, Emmy May (August 11, 2018). "It seems exploitative, for lack of a better word. I'll be giving it a miss, too". Twitter. 11:53 AM. Retrieved August 11, 2018. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  13. ↑ van der Zee, Anil (August 11, 2018). "I can't watch it but I was quite sad to hear about this. Most of all for you Jamison. Shame on them!! Thank you so much for putting yourself out there this way. As you know you're going to get a big hug one day once we meet. You're the best. Much love for you! ♥️♥️". Twitter. 11:21 AM. Retrieved August 11, 2018. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  14. ↑ Mayer, Anton; X, Trish (August 11, 2018). "This mini review of #Afflicted by @ozfish is damning. Were vulnerable patients exploited for a sensationalized story? #mecfs". Twitter. Science for ME. 12:44 PM. Retrieved August 11, 2018. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  15. ↑ Wilson, Jonathon (August 10, 2018). "'Afflicted' | Netflix Original Series Review". Ready Steady Cut. Comments Section. Retrieved August 11, 2018. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  16. ↑ "Share your Story: Jamison Hill". The Blue Ribbon Foundation. July 29, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Support Jamison Hill and ME/CFS Awareness". www.teezily.com. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Sometimes You Go To California • Stephanie Land". Stephanie Land. November 17, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2018.

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