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9 Gift Ideas for #Spoonies (aka people with chronic illness)

Last Updated: December 7, 2015

9 Gift ideas for spoonies

Christmas is coming, Christmas is coming! (And, my is just a few days away, in case anyone wondered.) With Christmas just around the corner I wanted to share a few last-minute gift ideas for spoonies in our lives. So, if you are a spoonie you can send this post to the people who love you, and if … [Read more...]

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Give a Gluten-Free Gift with Send Me Gluten Free

Last Updated: November 13, 2015

If you've been around here long and/or paying attention you know that I eat gluten-free. I found that avoiding gluten greatly improved my pain levels and fatigue. I generally try to avoid a lot of processed foods but with the crazy school schedule I've found that convenience has to win sometimes. … [Read more...]

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Holiday Traditions for the chronically ill

Last Updated: December 1, 2014

Holiday traditions for the chronically ill

Hustle and bustle, two words that instantly come to mind when you think of the holiday season. All the stress of the other 11 months of the year packed into about 5 weeks. When asked what most Fibro folks and others with chronic pain and fatigue think of when they think of the holidays happy … [Read more...]

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Handling the Holidays

Last Updated: November 20, 2010

The holidays are a stressful time for anyone but I think for those of us with Fibro or other chronic issues that leave us tired and stressed, the holidays just make matters worse. In our case, the last few years we've pulled double duty on Thanksgiving day, driving an hour to have lunch with my … [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."

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…

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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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