Are those with chronic illness, super heroes or just super sick? That is one of the questions that Alison Alexander seeks to answer in her new book, Super Sick: Making Peace with Chronic Illness. The book uses examples from pop culture to explore how culture treats sick people, and how those with … [Continue Reading...]
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6 Things to focus on in uncertain times
We are in the midst of uncertain times, probably the most uncertain times most of us have ever lived through. It feels as if the world is collectively holding its breath as we we creep through the month of April, in hopes that things might return to normal sometime soon. Times are definitely … [Continue Reading...]
The importance of maintaining friendships in isolation
Right now we are facing a time where everyone is more isolated. Those who are healthy are beginning to get a glimpse of the isolation many of us living with chronic illness have lived with for years. And, those who are chronically ill are even more isolated than normal as they seek to protect … [Continue Reading...]
Get Back Into Whack with Sue Ingbretson
Every once in a while I get the opportunity to review a book that I really want to read. That was the case with the new book from Sue Ingbretson, Get Back Into Whack. I've been following Sue and reading her blog for years. She's one of my blogging idols - those people you look up to and aspire to … [Continue Reading...]
The Person Who Decides If You Need a Mobility Device Is You
The Person Who Decides If You Need a Mobility Device Is You guest post by Mary D'Rozario Two years ago, I had never heard of a part-time wheelchair user. I didn’t know that the vast majority of people who use wheelchairs – about 95% – can walk to some degree. I didn’t know that wheelchairs are … [Continue Reading...]
Facing Fear with Chronic Illness
Chronic illness can create a life of fear, as if there wasn't enough fear in your life already. For me, when chronic illness entered the mix, a whole new set of fears were created. Suddenly, I was … [Read More...]
20 Great Gift Ideas for Those with Chronic Illness
As we head into the holiday season, it can be a struggle to know just what to get those you care about. Finding gift ideas for those with chronic illness can especially be a struggle. Below are 21 … [Read More...]
Can MBSR help fibromyalgia?
Can MBSR help fibromyalgia? After years of being interested in mindfulness and meditation, I finally signed up for a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course in 2017. I'd only recently … [Read More...]
Conquer Your Pain with TENS Therapy
The first used a TENS therapy device over a decade ago when I was having issues with sciatica. My physical therapist had to order it and my insurance paid for it – thankfully, because they were … [Read More...]
How living in an RV with a chronic illness is simplifying my life
The last couple of years have been all about simplifying life. So, why would I seemingly make things difficult by choosing to live in an RV with chronic illness? How does life in an RV, when you are … [Read More...]
