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What is the spoon theory anyway?
What is the spoon theory anyway?
If you've been a part of the online chronic illness community or have simply scrolled this blog, you've undoubtedly heard
Create Your Own Chronic Illness Holiday Survival Kit
Create Your Own Chronic Illness Holiday Survival Kit
For those of us with chronic illness, the holidays can be far from merry. With a DIY chronic illness holiday
The Best 2022 Black Friday Deals for Spoonies
The Best 2022 Black Friday Deals for Spoonies
I’ve scrolled through some of this year’s advertisements (so far!) to find some of the best 2022 Black Friday deals
Hosting and Celebrating an Allergy-Friendly Holiday Season
Hosting and Celebrating an Allergy-Friendly Holiday Season
For those who have food allergies, the holiday season can be a stressful time. There are so many dishes to
Coloring for Chronic Pain
Coloring for Chronic Pain
Coloring is an exceptional hobby, and it can be a great way for adults living with a disability or chronic
How to Survive the holiday season with Chronic Illness
How to Survive the holiday season with Chronic Illness
The holidays are a time when many people come together to celebrate and spend time with family, friends, and other
Dealing With Medical Gaslighting & Dismissive Doctors
Dealing With Medical Gaslighting & Dismissive Doctors
Medical gaslighting can take many forms, but it often involves denying patients the correct diagnosis, downplaying their symptoms, or accusing
The Emotional Side of Undiagnosed Chronic Illness
The Emotional Side of Undiagnosed Chronic Illness
There are some ways to cope with undiagnosed chronic illness—and the subsequent undiagnosed chronic illness emotions that come with it.
depression as a migraine prodrome symptom
depression as a migraine prodrome symptom
I didn't think the two were connected...until I typed a quick Google search. Could this bout of depression be another
Ways to Cope With the Chronic Illness October Slide
Ways to Cope With the Chronic Illness October Slide
The chronic illness October slide is the decline in health that patients with fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, and other diagnoses experience in