When you live with chronic illness it seems that everywhere you turn you are told to pace yourself and your activities. But, rarely do they explain what it means or how to do it. Pacing is a concept that gets thrown around a lot in support groups and blogs related to chronic illness. You may … [Read more...]
Chronic illness and letting go of guilt
Chronic illness and guilt go hand in hand, it seems. There are so many types of guilt that we deal with every day that dealing with guilt becomes another symptom of chronic illness. I often feel guilt related to living with chronic illness. Guilt at not being able to do the things others … [Read more...]
Are these seven habits increasing your pain and fatigue?
Chronic illness is fatiguing enough. Yet, sometimes we do things (often unknowingly) that zap our energy, create stress, and leave us even more fatigued. Below are seven habits that are increasing your stress, pain, and fatigue, and generally making you feel worse. 1 . … [Read more...]
High Altitude and Fibromyalgia
Could high altitude increase symptoms of fibromyalgia? Our journey across the country in our RV has brought us back to Colorado. I've been here a few times in the past to visit family and once again I'm reminded that this may not be the best place for me. Our first stop has us near Denver … [Read more...]
Communicating Your Needs When You Have Chronic Illness
A friend in my local fibro support group asked a fairly common question about how you deal with family who just don't get that your energy level varies, they don't get that you really DO hurt and that you really DON'T have any energy. How do you communicate your needs when you have chronic illness … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Chronically Ill Friend Feel Worse
Do you have a friend with chronic illness? Do you want to make them feel worse? No, I don't think you do. You probably want to make them feel better. If that's the case, you really shouldn't do the things on this list. But, there's a good chance that no matter how much you love them you've done one … [Read more...]
8 Natural Treatments for Insomnia
Insomnia is one of the primary issues with many chronic illnesses, including fibromyalgia. I’ve lived with insomnia for most of the last decade and at time it’s felt like I’ve tried everything. Some studies show that sleep issues may be a cause as much as a symptom, when it comes to … [Read more...]
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...]
