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We just want a little empathy and understanding

Last Updated: July 30, 2020

There are three things those of us living with chronic pain need more than anything else - acknowledgement, empathy, and understanding. Yet, too often these are the things are lacking most.  "The worst thing about having an invisible illness is that people have a very hard time believing you … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: Fibro and Marriage, inspiration, relationships Tagged With: chronic pain

It’s ok to ask for help

Last Updated: July 21, 2020

How many times have we been told that we need to learn to ask for help, that we need to be willing to ask for help? Yet, no matter how often we hear it, the asking is still a struggle. We all struggle in different ways, with asking for different things. For some of us, we can easily ask for help … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: friendship, inspiration, relationships Tagged With: asking for help

Asking For Help is Giving a Gift

Last Updated: July 21, 2020

As difficult as it is to ask for help, most of us loved to be asked. We often get confused and think that we are handing someone a burden when we ask them for help, but really when we ask for help, we are giving them a gift.  I love to read and books often inspire me, especially non-fiction. … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons, relationships Tagged With: asking for help, disability accommodations

When you realize you are the toxic person in the situation

Last Updated: June 22, 2020

When you realize you are being toxic

Have you ever thought about a situation and realized that maybe you were the one making the situation bad? That maybe in a relationship or situation you were the toxic person? Sometimes I read back through something I've written in the past and receive a punch to the gut. That's what happened as … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibro and Marriage, friendship, relationships

5 things I’ve learned about handling stressful times

Last Updated: June 15, 2020

5 things I've learned about managing stressful times

I've learned a lot about myself in the last few years. One of the biggest things I'm still learning is how I handle stress, both physically and mentally. I've realized that often I don't realize I'm stressed out until my body starts shutting down. Mentally my creativity will seem to come to a … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, inspiration, relationships Tagged With: decreasing stress, stress

Coming Out of the Chronic Illness Closet

Last Updated: June 14, 2020

Coming out of the chronic illness closet

Being open about your chronic illness can often be as difficult as coming out of the closet about your sexuality. In both cases, you rightfully worry that you will be judged, that you won't be accepted, and that opportunities may be taken away from you.  Chronic Mom shared a great post about … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, inspiration, My Life, relationships Tagged With: asking for help, disability accommodations, school

Are you spending too much time with the wrong people?

Last Updated: June 13, 2020

Are you spending your time with the wrong people?

  Throughout the last few years I've made a strong effort to spend more time with the right people and less (or no) time with the wrong people.  Throughout the last decade I've shared several topics about dealing with toxic people, or people who drain your energy. It was something I … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons, Fibro and Marriage, friendship, relationships Tagged With: support

5 Tips for Handling Toxic Relationships

Last Updated: June 13, 2020

5 Tips for handling toxic relationships

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...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons, Fibromyalgia, friendship, relationships, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: family

Helping Your Family Cope With Your Chronic Illness Diagnosis

Last Updated: June 1, 2020

Helping your family cope with chronic illness

  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...]

4 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibro and Marriage, relationships Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, family

The importance of maintaining friendships in isolation

Last Updated: April 6, 2020

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...]

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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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