If you’ve been a part of the online chronic illness community or have simply scrolled this blog, you’ve undoubtedly heard of “spoonies,” or the spoon theory. But what the heck is a spoonie? And what is the spoon theory, anyway? *This post may include affiliate or referral links. At no extra cost to you (and…
For those of us with chronic illness, the holidays can be far from merry. With a DIY chronic illness holiday survival kit, you can make the holidays more enjoyable!
I’ve scrolled through some of this year’s advertisements (so far!) to find some of the best 2022 Black Friday deals for spoonies.
For those who have food allergies, the holiday season can be a stressful time. There are so many dishes to choose from, and it’s not always easy to know which ones are safe. Even if you’re familiar with the ingredients in a dish, cross-contamination can be a concern. For example, if a dish is prepared…
Coloring is an exceptional hobby, and it can be a great way for adults living with a disability or chronic illness to pass the time. Coloring can be calming and help to focus the mind, and it can also be a fun way to be creative. Best of all, coloring is a hobby that does…
The holidays are a time when many people come together to celebrate and spend time with family, friends, and other loved ones. However, for those of us with disabilities, the holidays can simultaneously be a time of stress and anxiety. There are many things to consider when figuring out how to survive the holiday season…
Medical gaslighting can take many forms, but it often involves denying patients the correct diagnosis, downplaying their symptoms, or accusing them of being hysterical or of having a mental health problem.
There are some ways to cope with undiagnosed chronic illness—and the subsequent undiagnosed chronic illness emotions that come with it.
I didn’t think the two were connected…until I typed a quick Google search. Could this bout of depression be another migraine prodrome symptom?
The chronic illness October slide is the decline in health that patients with fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, and other diagnoses experience in autumn.
