Finding Small Joys on Difficult Days
I used to measure my good days by how much I got done; I pressured myself to pushing against my symptoms to ‘achieve’ and it became exhausting. I have since learned that peace, comfort and rest are so meaningful, and…
Pacing Yourself in Late Winter When You’re Chronically Ill
By February, the sparkle of January has worn off. The days are still short, the light still thin, and my body feels the weight of it all. Late winter always feels hard with the grey, raining weather being so draining…
Cosy Moments in a Fatigue Flare
I think it’s so important to find cosy moments in a fatigue flare, because we need more rest and more time alone when this is happening. I thought this week it would be nice to chat about how I create…
Becoming More Active With Chronic Illness
We all know how important it is to exercise, but becoming more active with chronic illness is not easy. It can cause flares of pain and fatigue as well as many places like gyms and studios are not equipped or…
Reading can Help Chronic Illness
I love reading but, something that surprised me is that reading can help chronic illness, and it has helped me a lot. I thought as it is World Book Day tomorrow, we would chat about how reading is good for…
New Year, New Flare!
Yes, new year, new flare! We have all been there, you make plans and then your body decides to start giving you magnified versions of symptoms you already have or completely new ones! It’s a very frustrating start to the…
Trying MCT oil for my Brain Fog
Since contracting Long Covid on top of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis I have been really struggling with feeling groggy and sleepy all the time. So, as a last resort I spoke to my local health food shop, and they suggested trying MCT…
Invisible Disabilities week 2024
It is Invisible Disabilities week 2024, and once again I feel the need to talk about how we shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. Too often medical professionals and the public see us on social media living our lives…
The frustrations of being a wheelchair user
I will be honest, the frustrations of being a wheelchair user are many and though some are individual, many are shared. So, I thought today I would spend a little time explaining about the different reasons someone might use a…
Reading every day with chronic illness
I love to read, it has been something I have loved since a child, curled up with my favourite teddy and a good book I would be happy for hours. But reading every day with chronic illness is not easy,…
