Sheryl Chan comes from Singapore, and lives with multiple chronic illnesses including Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Lupus, epilepsy and more. She aims to use her platform to raise awareness of chronic illnesses from various perspectives.
*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
Experiencing A String of Bad Days in a Mixed Psychological State
I've been in a state of depression again of late. I've been through this cycle enough times to know that my brain chemistry is messed up again, although I have cause to believe that my
An Introduction on Trevor & Multiple Sclerosis
It's our pleasure to have Trevor with us today. I am always on the lookout for male voices within the chronic illness community, as they are rarer yet equally as important. The male to female ratio for many chronic illnesses lean
*Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by Axon Optics, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for medical
An Introduction to Erica, and How to be a Better Friend to Someone with Chronic Illness
In this guest post, Erica shares some simple tips on how you can be a better friend to someone with chronic illness. It can be difficult to put yourself in their shoes; I personally
Chronic Illness Gift Ideas – for What’s Probably on Their Wish List!
Wish lists tend to contain practical items that make everyday living easier, or luxurious treats that warm the heart and soothe the soul. I’m not going to complain if I receive a fancy handbag, perfume or surprise
Constantly I am inundated with article titles, statements, and ‘tips’ that tell me that the key to being healthy is a good night’s sleep. Or that exercise is essential to healthy living. Yes, these things are great for most people. But they do not work for me or M.
*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
A Common Chronic Illness Wish List Item: Pain Relief
My original intention for this post was more of a show and tell session, where the chronic illness community could share what was on their wish list, and discover new coping tools. But it turns out that we all mostly want
Why Many People with Chronic Illness Hate to be Known as ‘Sick’
From reading articles online, I’m aware that many of us with chronic illnesses don’t like to be known as sick or weak. No human being does, really. There are many reasons why one might dislike the
mThank you to Floral Garage for This Collaboration That Showcases What It's Like to Live in Singapore with Invisible Illness
Chesna from Floral Garage approached me a couple weeks back for a collaboration. We had a floral workshop planned for raising awareness on chronic conditions, but perhaps the
Part 2 of 3 in the Pain Flare Series: Preventing a Pain Flare Before It Hits
This is a three-part series all about pain flares caused by chronic illness. (You can find links for the other two at the end of this post.) In this second instalment of the
