Overview
- Dobbin publicly described her condition in a BBC interview published on October 16, saying clinicians have diagnosed her with myalgic encephalomyelitis.
- She says she now spends more than 22 hours a day in bed, leaves the house only for essential appointments, and that short activity can trigger 'crashes' that last from days to months.
- Dobbin traces the decline to back‑to‑back COVID infections and glandular fever in winter 2021–22 that preceded worsening symptoms during the 2022 competition season.
- After consulting several specialists, her family reports doctors concluded 'this is ME' and Dobbin emphasizes there is no cure and few reliable treatments available.
- Her sister is planning a marathon to raise money for ME Research UK and Dobbin is using her platform to push for greater awareness and research linked to the surge in attention to long‑term post‑viral conditions.