We all have people around us that give both positive and negative energy. Some take any energy they can find and absorb it into themselves. These relationships can become toxic, especially when you are already dealing with limited energy. Thankfully, while there are several types of negative … [Read more...]
Coping with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Illness
Inspiration and thoughts on how to improve coping skills when dealing with Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, fatigue, and invisible illness.
9 reasons your health may not be improving
Sometimes without really knowing it we are doing things that are holding us back and prevent us from feeling better. We could be improving but we don't because we make specific choices, often without realizing it. These night actions may be keeping your health from … [Read more...]
Helping Your Family Cope With Your Chronic Illness Diagnosis
Helping Your Family Cope With Your Chronic Illness Diagnosis guest post from Jaime Lenae Chronic illness doesn’t just affect your health. It can cause a widespread ripple of chaos across all aspects of your life, including your relationships. Previously healthy relationships can begin to … [Read more...]
Super Sick: You are a chronic illness super hero
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [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 gift ideas specifically for those living with chronic illness. Coupon Book Coupon … [Read more...]
