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...]
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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 afraid to do anything. I was afraid of over-doing it. I was afraid of going out, and … [Continue Reading...]
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 gift ideas specifically for those living with chronic illness. Coupon Book Coupon … [Continue Reading...]
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...]
We’ve Got Awareness, Now It’s Time for Advocacy
It's time to stop focusing on fibromyalgia awareness and start focusing on fibromyalgia advocacy. We've fought so long for fibromyalgia awareness. It's been a struggle just to get people to … [Read More...]
How Virtual Reality Can Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Virtual Reality Treatment for Chronic Pain Virtual reality is everywhere it seems, and new virtual reality products are popping up to help with some psychological and physical health … [Read More...]
