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.
People with Chronic Illness are No Strangers to Being Stuck at Home in Isolation
People with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities are no strangers to being stuck at home in isolation. Many are unable to work full-time, or only have enough energy to go out for essentials tasks such
*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
Sleep has a Huge Impact on Our Quality of Life
Every individual’s rest and sleep requirements differ. A healthy person’s body is able to handle a bigger blow of stress, and recover with less consequences. People with chronic illnesses on the other hand, learn to pay constant attention
An Introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh’s Books on Mindfulness
Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings on mindfulness and peace are popular worldwide due to their simplicity. ‘How to Relax’ is one of the many books in his ‘Mindfulness Essentials’ series. There is also ‘How to Sit’, ‘How to Eat’, ‘How
*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
*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
Self-Reminders for Those Bad Days When I Feel Defeated by Depression or Chronic Pain
Some reflections I had whilst writing the post, “Why Your Beauty Never Left You”. I'm not here to dispense advice, because god knows I'm struggling to get my own life in
*Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by Drink Pure Wine, 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
The Oft Unseen Extra Costs of Living with Chronic Illness & Disability
We all know the truth of the saying, "health is wealth". But apart from the metaphorical aspect of this idiom, it’s actually pretty literal as well. It’s expensive just to stay alive if you
*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
I’m sure you’ve noticed the commodities of love mushrooming around us at an alarming speed. Yes, Valentine’s Day is coming right up ;) Amidst all the expressions of romantic love, I’d like to take some time to honour the bond I have with my body. It’s
An Introduction from A Chronic Voice — What is a “POTSie” & Hello Keira!
Keira is a young lady who lives with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a.k.a. a “POTSie”. On top of that, she has five other major chronic and mental illnesses. Keira is also into photography, animal behaviour
