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Sheryl Chan

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.

Home & Lifestyle Sheryl Chan

How to Maximise Accessibility & Improve Your Quality of Life at Home

The Need to Maximise Accessibility When You Live with Chronic Pain or Disability Adaptations and modifications of spaces are often required when you live with chronic pain or a disability. Many of us spend a lot of time at home, so it only makes sense that we transform it to
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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

The Chronic Pain Cycle & How to Break It (Top Tips From an Occupational Therapist)

An Introduction to Cynthia Hill & Chronic Pain Management Cynthia Hill shares her best tips on how to break the chronic pain cycle in this post. She is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience who aims to help her clients - many of whom live with chronic pain
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

Hello 2020: A Bubble Covered in Glitter. Please Don’t Pop.

*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
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

Travelling New Paths with Chronic Illnesses in My Pocket

*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
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Holiday Seasons Sheryl Chan

3 Important Holiday Checklists for Those with Chronic Illness (and Their Supporters)

Holiday Checklists — For When Chronic Illness or Life Circumstances Affect Your Holidays Negatively I've created some holiday checklists here for those with chronic illness, and those who want to lend a helping hand. Holiday seasons are a time for fun and bonding, yet they can also be stressful
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Holiday Seasons Sheryl Chan

Dangerous Gifts for People with Chronic Illnesses (and Gift Ideas to Swap Them With)

When a Surprise Becomes a Disaster — Dangerous Gifts for People with Chronic Illnesses I’m a big fan of samples, which makes Christmas gifts or other exchanges a pleasure. I love trying out new textures, sniffing new scents, and figuring out if the latest product on the block is a
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

Plunging Into a Sparkling Sky of Unknown Possibilities, with a Tinge of Nostalgia in Tow

*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
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

Life is All Sorts of Crazy, but She's Definitely a Keeper

*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
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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

Why Painkillers are One of My Biggest Allies for a Decent Quality of Life

The Many Negative Associations with Painkillers Painkillers — hero, villain, friend and foe in one. What’s your opinion about them? Have you been told: * Don’t take them, they’re bad for your liver and body. * You’ll become reliant, dependent, or addicted to them. A good-for-nothing, pathetic
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Books & Magazines Sheryl Chan

Book Recommendations for the Chronically Ill: Part III

Book Recommendations for the Chronically Ill, but Good Reads for Anyone! I am finally getting around to the third installment of book recommendations, specially dedicated to my fellow chronic illness friends! Not all of these books are solely about health and illness; we need a break from these topics sometimes,
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Chronic Illness Sheryl Chan

Sometimes, Physical Pain Isn’t the Worst Part About Chronic Illness

Physical Pain is Terrible, But Sometimes It Isn't the Worst Part About Chronic Illness When we mention the word ‘pain’, the type of pain that often comes to mind first is that of a physical nature. Physical pain is no laughing matter; in fact, unbearable physical pain that
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Diary Entries Sheryl Chan

On Being a Decent Human Being and Other Thoughts

*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
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