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Inspirational Posts

Whether it was a song that inspired me, or a post that someone else shared, or just something random in the world, I hope these posts provide you with a little inspiration.

Chronic illness does not mean you are a failure: You are a success story

Last Updated: September 17, 2018

chronic illness does not mean you are a failure. You are a success story (image of woman on top of the world)

Chronic Illness does not mean you are failure Originally published on Prohealth Inspiration Corner There are many ways to gauge success. My view of success has always been a little different than most. Perhaps it’s because of how I was raised, or perhaps it’s just something in how I see the … [Read more...]

8 Comments Filed Under: Close to My Heart, Coping, inspiration Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, positivity, suicide

11 Misconceptions of Chronic Illness

Last Updated: August 17, 2018

11 Misconceptions of chronic illness (image of woman looking in mirror and seeing distorted view)

There are many misconceptions about chronic illness, things we hear and know that others think. The worst part is that often we think these same things about ourselves. I have to say I've never seen a group of people talk so poorly about themselves, as those of us living with chronic illness … [Read more...]

20 Comments Filed Under: Coping, inspiration

Mind Over Body: The Size of Your Step Doesn’t Matter

Last Updated: August 13, 2018

Mind over body: the size of your steps doesn't matter

Mind Over Matter Sometimes, when you live with chronic illness, "Mind over Body" has to be your mantra. It is all too easy to let the body win, to continually focus on how unwell you feel and allow that to keep you from living. If you can make small incremental changes, they can all add up to … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Extra Spoons, inspiration Tagged With: hope

Life in the Slow Lane: From life in the fast lane to life with chronic illness

Last Updated: July 9, 2018

What to do when chronic illness takes you from life in the fast lane to life in the slow lane

  Life in the Slow Lane: From life in the fast lane to life with chronic illness guest post by Samantha Taylor of Focus on the things you CAN do There are a lot of people in this world that I like to call ‘Doers’. The people who are always on the go, say ‘Yes’ to most things asked of … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, inspiration, relationships, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: acceptance, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, money, pacing, travel

My past will not change, but I control my future

Last Updated: June 11, 2018

The past will not change, but you control your future

My past will not change, but I control my future. My past will never change and I’m OK with that. *A version of this article was originally published in the ProHealth inspiration corner. “If you could change anything about your past, what would it be?” I can’t tell you how many times … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Close to My Heart, Coping, inspiration Tagged With: acceptance

How Tom lost 150lbs while living with chronic pain

Last Updated: October 2, 2017

tom lost 150lbs while living with chronic pain

Losing weight while living with chronic pain   It was Summer 2001 and life was great! Awesome friends, a partner in a successful company, pursuing my Master’s degree in counselling, playing sports, and travelling. I was living a good life and things were going as planned, until I noticed … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Fibro Warriors, inspiration Tagged With: chronic pain

The Importance of Keeping a Sense of Humor

Last Updated: July 31, 2017

the importance of keeping a sense of humor with chronic illness

The Importance of Keeping a Sense of Humor When You Have Chronic Illness guest post by Crys Baysa of Pleasant Living Through Chronic Illness Keeping A Sense of Humor (And What It Really Is About) You know that scenario where you’re walking along and you run into something? And then you’re so … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, inspiration Tagged With: brain fog, happiness, humor

Why Letting Go is the Best Thing You Can Do For Yourself

Last Updated: July 17, 2017

Why letting go is the best thing you can do for yourself

Why ‘letting go’ is the best thing You Can Do For Yourself guest post by Audrey Throne You may feel that holding grudges, anger or resentment is natural, but have you ever considered the toll it takes on you? In a 1988 Gallup poll, it was found that almost 94 percent Americans recognize the … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, inspiration, Medical Studies Tagged With: forgiveness

Live Like You Are Dying – the story of an amazing layover

Last Updated: July 3, 2017

Live Like You Are Dying: The story of an amazing layover

Live Like You Are Dying: The Story of an Amazing Layover Post originally published on ProHealth Inspiration Corner. I had an amazing layover. There’s a sentence you almost never hear or see. Certainly not one I expected to be saying, but those are exactly the words I used to describe my recent … [Read more...]

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Life is full of choices

Last Updated: June 12, 2017

"Sometimes it's better not to post." - This was a comment that I received on Twitter following last Monday's post. I have no idea if the person who left that comment actually ready my blog post, or if they were basing it simply off the first line of the post about how I was struggling to … [Read more...]

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About Julie

Spoonie. Fibro Warrior. E-health advocate.

Julie Ryan was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 and endometriosis in 2012. She's lived with chronic migraine most of her life. In 2019 she was diagnosed with inter-cranial hypertension.

Julie has a degree in Psychology, and works as a freelance writer and marketer. Freelance work allows her to work when she can and not be tied to a desk or a schedule. Julie believes in living an inspired life despite chronic illness.

"I have chronic illness, it doesn't have me."

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Blog title inspired by The Spoon Theory, by Christine Miserandino, an excellent explanation of what it's like to live with invisible illness. Read More…

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I am not a doctor. I do not claim to be a doctor. I do not play a doctor on TV or the internet. I simply share my experiences and what has worked for me. We are all different and before you try any new treatment, exercise, supplement, etc you should talk with your doctor (the real one, not the one on TV).

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