Chronic & Enchanted: Affirmations for the Chronic Illness Journey
This week I thought we would talk about affirmations for the chronic illness journey because they help me so much. This is some gentle magic that can be used by anyone to help and support you through your day. What…
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…
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…
Pain Awareness Month 2024
It is September which means it is pain awareness month 2024, and as I live with chronic pain it is only fitting for me to talk about. I am not alone in living with pain, and raising awareness of how…
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…
Good and bad days with chronic illness
The difference between good and bad days with chronic illness can be almost unrecognisable, and yet most people only see us on good days. So lets chat about it. I think most people know someone with chronic illnesses, whether we…
