World Mental Health Day 2023
Yesterday was World Mental Health Day 2023, but here on the blog we believe that every day is a chance to raise awareness so lets talk about it. This year, MIND is raising awareness of how inpatients are treated which…
Some things I wish I realised before my chronic illnesses
Today I thought we would talk about something a little different and look at some things I wish I realised before my chronic illnesses. My life was very different before I became sick, I honestly didn’t really think about sickness…
Pain Awareness month 2023
It is Pain Awareness month 2023 and as I have lived with chronic pain for over twenty years, I thought we would have a chat about it. During Pain Awareness Month 2023, I am reminded that many people get confused…
The fear of chronic illness flares
As I lay here in bed, in the middle of a massive flare, I thought we would chat about the fear of chronic illness flares. I have spoken here a few times about my chronic illness journey, I thought I…
The importance of hobbies when you have chronic illnesses
Today I thought we would talk about the importance of hobbies when you have chronic illnesses because honestly? They will keep you sane! Before I got sick, I didn’t really have any hobbies, unless you count watching DVD box sets…
Five ways to embrace disability
Today I want to talk about five ways to embrace disability, society is so down on us it’s important to look from a different perspective. When I first became disabled I felt like I had to push through, to do…
How practicing mindfulness helps my chronic illnesses
Today as part of Disability Pride Month, I thought we would chat about how practicing mindfulness helps my chronic illnesses. I have lived with chronic illnesses and mental health conditions for most of my life, I always struggled with pain…
Disability Pride Month 2023
It is Disability Pride Month 2023, a time to raise awareness, and show that our disabilities do not mean we deserve hate or poverty. Let’s talk about it. I have been talking about disability and trying to be an advocate…
Carers Week 2023
I have been an unpaid carer now since the start of the pandemic, and my husband has been an unpaid carer for me since we met over a decade ago. It is Carers Week 2023, and time we talked about…
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…
