Coping skills for when you are flaring
I’ve not been well recently, a couple of weeks ago I found myself in A&E so lets chat about my thoughts after that and I share some coping skills for when you are flaring. I will be honest, when I…
How accessible is Stafford Castle?
Now spring is here, me and hubby are heading out to local museums and fun days out, so lets talk about how accessible is Stafford Castle. I love going out and visiting stately homes and museums, so as a way…
All my illnesses awareness month
May is a big month in the raising awareness stakes and for me it is all my illnesses awareness month! So, I thought I would do one big post with lots of information! Lets do this: My illnesses, Ehlers Danlos…
MS makes me a disabled carer
It is MS awareness week, this illness has had a big affect on my life and I would love to talk about it today because MS makes me a disabled carer. When I was in my early twenties and first…
Empower Your Elderly Parents: 4 Ways You Can Assist Them
As our parents age, they may require more assistance in their daily lives. It is therefore crucial that we provide our elderly parents with support and show that we are there when needed. Here are four simple strategies that you…
Finding the good in every moment
There are times when as people with chronic illnesses, we just feel a little more sick than usual and it is those times when finding the good in every moment can be harder. I have been chatting about this recently,…
Dealing with Boredom When Recovering from Addiction
One of the things that make recovery from addiction very difficult for a lot of people is the associated boredom that comes with it. When you are no longer drinking or taking drugs, then you tend to have a lot…
Find space to breathe
I have been making changes in my life, trying to find space to breathe and feel happier and healthier its a process!! Change is never easy, years ago my routines were healthy and I felt better in myself I did…
the continual acceptance of chronic illness
Things have changed for me recently, and it has been difficult for me to accept, so today lets have a chat about the continual acceptance of chronic illness. I have had chronic illnesses all my life, but they really started…
National bed month 2023
It is National bed month 2023 and as someone with several chronic illnesses that have the symptom of fatigue, it means a lot to me! So lets chat about getting better sleep. Since 1990, March has been dedicated by the…