Awareness months matter
Today my best friend made me cry, she sent me a BBC news article about chronic pain and how sufferers are treated. It reminded me why raising awareness means so much to me and why awareness months matter. I felt…
THE WELLNESS ROUTINE THAT RELIEVES PAIN AND IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE
Our daily activities leave many of us feeling extremely tired and exhausted and yearning for the best way to relax and unwind. Soaking in a hot tab has been recommended to achieve relaxation. Including soaking in the hot tab in…
The process to get disability benefits
I have spoken a few times about how the process to get disability benefits, mainly PIP has affected me. But today I want to talk about the steps so far and how they have really gone. Personal independence payment, otherwise…
Let’s talk about naps with chronic fatigue
I talk about chronic fatigue a lot, mainly because it is the illness that has affected my life and my ability to work the most. So, let’s talk about naps with chronic fatigue because it is something that people have…
Updated Rollz Motion Review
I had a message on Instagram from Rollz asking me if I would be able to do an updated Rollz Motion review, and I of course said yes. This is a wonderful little mobility aid that packs a punch and…
Frustrated with the system
So in advance I must apologise, due to me feeling so frustrated with the system this article is going to be more of me venting than my usual helpful posts. I hope you can forgive me this once, and maybe…
Tips for supporting your fatigued friend
My fatigue has flared quite badly recently, and I’ve come to realise that it’s hard for people to understand how that feels. In a bid to help that I thought I’d give some tips for supporting your fatigued friend. Fatigue…
F is for Fatigue
When I was a child I loved Sesame Street, and at the moment I cannot stop thinking that F is for Fatigue would definitely be one of my words of the day. It feels so overwhelming and I am struggling…
The worst flare in a while
I am currently experiencing the worst flare in a while of my chronic illnesses and I am really struggling, so lets talk about how it happened and why its a lesson to learn from. I often talk about my chronic…
Invisible Disabilities Week 2021
It is Invisible Disabilities Week 2021 and as an advocate, carer, and person with invisible illnesses I wanted to talk a bit about my own experiences. I hope this article helps you to feel a little less alone. I am…
