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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...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, friendship

20 Great Gift Ideas for Those with Chronic Illness

Last Updated: October 21, 2019

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...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, friendship, relationships Tagged With: gifts, holidays

5 Ways to Show Your love, even when you feel like crap.

Last Updated: July 1, 2019

5 ways to show your love even when you feel like crap

When we aren't feeling well it's all too easy to take it out on those closest to us. We can let the stress get the best of us and that often leads to lashing out. We can't take the anger and frustration out on the illness that causes these emotions, so we take them out on the people around us. Most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping, Fibro and Marriage, relationships Tagged With: asking for help, communication

How musician Dan Reynolds deals with a Monster Pain in the AS

Last Updated: June 3, 2019

How Dan Reynolds deals with a Monster Pain in the AS (with image of Dan Reynolds and pain monster) on Counting My Spoons

Celebrities are just like us is a truth that we often forget… and sometimes they do as well, but not Dan Reynolds, lead singer for Imagine Dragons. Dan hasn’t forgotten the struggles that he’s gone through to get where he is, because in many ways they aren’t over. It’s difficult for me to think … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, inspiration, relationships Tagged With: acceptance, chronic pain, diet

8 Positive Facebook Support Groups for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: December 17, 2018

Positive Facebook support groups for fibromyalgia

Facebook seems to have everything these days. Facebook groups have largely replaced online forums as a place to go to get questions answered about most any topic. But, not all Facebook groups are created equally, especially when it comes to finding support groups. For years, I largely avoided the … [Read more...]

5 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, friendship Tagged With: support

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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."

More about Julie

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…

Disclaimer:

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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