-Originally published on ProHealth Inspiration Corner When it comes to chronic illness there's a lot we don't have control over, and it's often that lack of control that leaves us feeling so much worse than we could. We are hurting and fatigued, we may not be able to move the way we used to, and … [Read more...]
Extra Spoons and Inspiration
These posts contain little tips and inspiration to help you gain an "extra spoon" or two. Many with invisible illness call themselves "spoonies" in reference to The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino. The idea is that we equate our energy levels to spoons, when our energy levels are low, we need spoons. These posts are meant to help you increase your energy (whether mental or physical), and therefore your spoons.
4 Reasons Why You’re Stalled
Has your health stalled? Were you finally seeing improvements only to plateau? Or, have you just seen no improvements at all? We've all experienced one of these at some point. It's frustrating to just stop improving, to see things moving along nicely only to have them seem to stop improving or … [Read more...]
The Importance of Loving Yourself Despite Chronic Illness
*This article was originally posted on Prohealth When you live with chronic illness your self-esteem takes a beating. You are no longer able to do many of the things you used to do, you are forced to rely on others for help with often simple things, you may no longer be able to work, and you … [Read more...]
Turning Fear into Gratitude
It's amazing the number of times that I run across a book on my Kindle that downloaded years ago only to finally read it and think "Wow I'm glad I waited!" It's not that the book wasn't amazing but that what I learned from the book was something I needed when I finally read it. I likely wouldn't … [Read more...]
Working with Chronic Illness
How do you keep working when you have chronic illness? The question of how to keep working when you have chronic illness comes up quite often. It was a common topic around my house as I approached the end of my degree and considered what was next. Fellow spoonies, how on earth do you earn money … [Read more...]
How can you be positive when you live with chronic pain?
This post was originally published on Prohealth.com Recently I saw a meme on Facebook asking the question: "How can you be positive when you live with chronic pain?" There was a time when I would have totally agreed with that sentiment, but no more. These days I know that whether I feel positive … [Read more...]
Inspired By Illness: Artistic Spoonies
About a year ago I shared the stories of several people who were inspired by illness. I'm so happy when I come across others who have found a new passion as a result of the terrible things that have befallen them. Illness sucks, but we've got to be able to make something positive out of it, or we … [Read more...]
Take Big Breaths, and Do Small Things
I'm a few months behind on this Healthy Lung Month thing, but breathing healthy is about a lot more than just healthy lungs. We often ignore just how much the air we breathe affects us, and how what we put in that air can have a negative effect on our overall health. Take a look at the below … [Read more...]
7 things you need to let go of to feel better
7 Things You Need to Let Go Of, To Feel Better Sometimes we hold on so tightly to things that we don't need. I think that when we live with chronic illness we hold on even tighter. Illness strips so much away from us that we can feel it necessary to hold onto anything that's left, … [Read more...]
Chronic Illness Inspires
Originally posted on Prohealth Often chronic illness seems to zap us of our inspiration, but that's not always the case. Many of us discover new passions and hobbies after we are diagnosed with chronic illness. Sometimes, chronic illness inspires. While our illness may have taken one hobby we … [Read more...]
