Chronic Migraines
Chronic migraines are a problem for so many people, and something I have suffered from for a long time myself. I thought it was about time I did an article about triggers and how I deal with them. In doing…
The migraines are back
So for a while now I have not been struggling with my chronic migraines, but now the migraines are back! Its strange because I had a doctor I saw for them and I am on medication to take when I…
Migraines and returning zest
Hey everybody! So this week has been very up and down for me, on a low point I had a two day migraine where I felt so sick and dizzy I just rested and could really do nothing else. The…
Candles and migraines
Hi guys! Hope you are all well? I have had an interesting few days, but today I mainly want to talk about a practice called Ear Candling? If you have not heard of it, this is basically a cone shaped…
World mental health day 2024
This year the theme for world mental health day 2024, is workplace burnout, and I am sure you are wondering what I could know about that! I have been unable to work for over twenty years, but I tried many…
Autumn makes me happy
I think everyone has a favourite season, whether it’s winter with Christmas and snow, or summer with the sunshine and days out. For me, it has always been Halloween season, autumn makes me happy, and I feel like I wait…
Staying Cool with Chronic Illness
Staying cool with chronic illness is never easy, many of us struggle to regulate our temperatures which can lead to overheating. Added to that is the fact that many medications can affect how our bodies react to heat and direct…
Migraine and headache awareness month
It is Migraine and headache awareness month and I have a headache most days and regular migraines so let’s get into it. I have spoken a lot about how important awareness days are, and I always keep my eyes on…
My pillow was stopping me sleeping
In today’s post I want to talk about how my pillow was stopping me sleeping and how I think I have finally found the answer! Ever since I first got sick, I have been struggling with neck and shoulder pain…
Starting off the year with pain
Hello 2024, except I’m starting off the year with pain and it is not something I can just push through so let’s chat about meeting expectations. Life with chronic illness is never easy, I have spoken a lot about how…