# A Chronic Voice » A Chronic Illness Blog with Patient Resources
> A chronic illness blog that aims to share personal patient experiences and pain management tips, combined with health resources backed by the latest research.
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## Pages
- [About](https://achronicvoice.com/about.md) - Learn more about “A Chronic Voice”, a blog that aims to raise awareness about chronic illness and disabilities through various perspectives.
- [Antiphospholipid Syndrome Diagnosis: The A to Z Guide as a Patient](https://achronicvoice.com/antiphospholipid-syndrome-diagnosis-a-to-z-guide.md) - A comprehensive Antiphospholipid Syndrome diagnosis resource guide from A to Z. Written by an APS patient with over 20 years of lived experiences.
- [Chronic Illness Quotes to Inspire, Motivate, Grieve, Hope & Laugh About](https://achronicvoice.com/chronic-illness-quotes.md) - Chronic illness quotes to inspire, motivate, grieve, hope and laugh about. A community hub for the chronically ill to share and support.
- [Contribute](https://achronicvoice.com/contribute.md) - A Chronic Voice is a health, wellness and chronic illness blog. You can contribute a guest post and share your knowledge experiences here.
- [My Diary Entries (Blog Posts Written for Community Linkups)](https://achronicvoice.com/diary-entries.md) - *Important Update: The linkups are now back in action as of July 2026! Join us in the current one here: Join This Month's Linkup The Monthly Community Linkups I Used to Run You may be wondering, “what are linkups”? In brief, they are blog posts written in response to writing prompts, and gathered i…
- [Privacy Policy](https://achronicvoice.com/privacy-policy.md) - Your privacy matters to us on this Site, A Chronic Voice (achronicvoice.com). This Privacy Policy describes our practices concerning the information we collect from you when you browse our website, social media accounts, and/or emails. This policy also describes the types of information we collect…
- [Tags](https://achronicvoice.com/tags.md) - Tags on “A Chronic Voice” — Discover all topics covered on the blog.
- [Thank You for Your Support!](https://achronicvoice.com/thank-you.md)
- [Work with Me](https://achronicvoice.com/work-with-me.md) - What I Do & Why I have been running “A Chronic Voice” since 2015, with approximately 45,000 followers across five social media platforms to date (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, BlueSky, and Pinterest). My primary audiences are people with chronic illness, disability and mental health conditions. T…

## Posts
- [Does Chronic Pain Go Away? (11 People Share About Their Last Pain-free Day)](https://achronicvoice.com/does-chronic-pain-go-away-last-pain-free-day.md) - Does Chronic Pain Go Away, or is It Here to Stay? I have never been asked by a healthy person if I’ve ever experienced a pain-free day, most likely because the idea is incomprehensible to them. Yet, if you have lived with chronic illness for some time, then you know the answer to the question, “doe…
- [Treatment for AIN 3 — My Experience with Imiquimod & Anal Excision](https://achronicvoice.com/treatment-for-ain-3-my-experience-imiquimod-anal-excision.md) - At risk of turning this into a research-based article again, I am putting this note up front to remind myself to keep it as personal as I can, as part of the August 2026 Writing Prompts 😉 I will be sharing more about treatment for AIN 3 (Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia 3) and my experiences with it…
- [August Writing Prompts for People with Chronic Illness & Disability (2026 Edition)](https://achronicvoice.com/august-writing-prompts-chronic-illness-disabilities-2026.md) - I Can't Believe It's Already Time for the August Writing Prompts! It's so true that the older you get, the faster time flies by. I have also been on bed rest after a minor surgery, so I guess that doesn't help! Anyway, if you live with a chronic illness or disability, come check out the 2026 August…
- [A Quick Catch-up with My Chronic Illness Writing Community This July 2026](https://achronicvoice.com/catch-up-chronic-illness-writing-community-july-2026.md) - This quick catch-up post is written in response to the 2026 July Writing Prompts — come join our little online writing community for the chronically ill and disabled, too! View the Writing Prompts for July 2026 *Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal…
- [July Writing Prompts for People with Chronic Illness & Disability (All New 2026 Edition)](https://achronicvoice.com/2026-july-writing-prompts-chronic-illness-disability.md) - Using the 2026 July Writing Prompts to Break That Writer's Block So, I haven't ran a linkup party in ages. I haven't written a new post on the blog for a while as well, as I wanted to focus on drafting my memoir. However, believe it or not, despite having an outline and the time to work on it for t…
- [Men with Fibromyalgia & the Unique Challenges They Face](https://achronicvoice.com/men-with-fibromyalgia-unique-challenges.md) - Men with Fibromyalgia — Stephen White’s Story *Note from Sheryl of “A Chronic Voice”: I am happy to be able to share another male advocate’s story on the blog today (although obviously not happy that he is suffering from fibromyalgia). I truly believe that more male voices are needed when it comes…
- [How Art Benefits Children with Developmental Differences](https://achronicvoice.com/how-art-benefits-children-with-developmental-differences.md) - *Note from Sheryl of A Chronic Voice: What is "art", really? A quick search yields a few similar dictionary definitions: "The making of objects, images, music, etc. that are beautiful or that express feelings". (Cambridge) "Skill acquired by experience, study, or observation". (Merriam Webster) Man…
- [Liam's FND Story & How He Achieved His Dreams](https://achronicvoice.com/liams-fnd-story-how-he-achieved-his-dreams.md) - An Introduction to Liam and Functional Neurological Disorder I am pleased to have Liam Virgo on the blog today — but not glad that he has to live with the poorly understood medical condition, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), previously known as "conversion disorder". *Disclaimer: This articl…
- [Did You Know... A Chronic Voice is 10 Years Old?](https://achronicvoice.com/did-you-know-a-chronic-voice-is-10-years-old.md) - Listen to the Audio0:00/244.8718131× *Disclaimer: 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 advice. Please consult your own doctor before changing or adding a…
- [Why I Need to See More Than 10 Different Types of Doctors Regularly](https://achronicvoice.com/why-need-see-different-types-of-doctors.md) - From 10 to 15 Different Types of Doctors on My Healthcare Team I was reading this post the other day, and realised that I had originally written it 10 years ago. Back then, I was 'only' seeing around 10 different types of doctors on a regular basis. Now, the body count has increased to 15 - which e…
- [We Want to Have Fun Just Like You, But Here’s What it Takes with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/want-to-have-fun-chronic-illness.md) - Do We Even Want to Have Fun at All? So your friend with chronic illness has rejected your party invitation…again. Or they’ve included a list of T&Cs just in case they have to bail last minute. What’s up with that? Do they hate you or something? I booked a champagne brunch the other day for the boy’…
- [Dating with Chronic Illness (and What I've Learned)](https://achronicvoice.com/dating-with-chronic-illness.md) - Dating with Chronic Illness – A Thorny Topic Dating with chronic illness is no easy, straightforward feat for either party. Questions like this are all over Quora and Reddit: “Would you date or marry a person with chronic illness?”. So I thought I’d share my perspective, as a person who’s chronical…
- [My Personal Experiences with Epiphrenic Esophageal Diverticulum (Plus Tips to Help Cope)](https://achronicvoice.com/epiphrenic-esophageal-diverticulum-personal-experiences-tips.md) - Two New Diagnoses - Epiphrenic Esophageal Diverticulum & Mitral Valve Stenosis Whilst I haven’t heard much good news in a long time, I did not expect 2025 to be a harbinger of such terrible news. It seems like I will need to get two major surgeries done, one for a severe mitral valve stenosis, and…
- [Learn More About the Super Rare Disease — Esophageal Diverticulum](https://achronicvoice.com/rare-disease-esophageal-diverticulum.md) - Why am I Writing About the Rare Disease, Esophageal Diverticulum? The short answer is because I was recently diagnosed with it, although symptoms have been accumulating for some time now. I had simply assumed that all the regurgitation and vomiting, even in the middle of the night, were due to acid…
- [MediSearch Review: A Medical AI Search Engine for Patients, Clinicians & Medical Writers](https://achronicvoice.com/medisearch-review-medical-ai-search-engine.md) - Introduction to MediSearch, a Medical AI Search Engine You’ve probably asked ChatGPT, Gemini or another AI-powered chatbot a medical or health-related question before. Perhaps to try and find a diagnosis, or simply out of curiosity. I have personally asked them some medical questions that I already…
- [Tell Me You're Chronically Ill Without Telling Me You're Chronically Ill (Chronic Illness Memes)](https://achronicvoice.com/chronic-illness-memes.md) - Darkness Needs Lightness for Balance... All of my recent posts have been extremely ‘heavy’, so to speak. First, there were the two knee injury series - one on resources for post knee surgery, and the other on things you can do whilst bed bound. Then, there was the Antiphospholipid Syndrome A to Z r…
- [How Does Antiphospholipid Syndrome Affect The Body? (Beyond the Blood to Major Organs)](https://achronicvoice.com/how-does-antiphospholipid-syndrome-affect-the-body.md) - You may have heard of the rare blood clotting disorder, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, but did you know that it isn’t ‘just’ about the blood? This article is part of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) resource library that I’m building up on my site from a patient perspective. It consists of findings…
- [The Lowdown on Medications and Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Warfarin, Enoxaparin, DOACs, NSAIDs & More)](https://achronicvoice.com/medications-and-antiphospholipid-syndrome.md) - This article is part of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) resource library that I’m building up on my site. In this post, we will focus on medications and Antiphospholipid Syndrome. In particular, warfarin is a key medication for the management of APS, especially if you’ve experienced blood clott…
- [Pregnancy, Miscarriage & Women's Health in Antiphospholipid Syndrome](https://achronicvoice.com/womens-health-in-antiphospholipid-syndrome.md) - This post is part of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) resource library that I’m building up on my site for patients, as a patient who’s lived with it for more than two decades myself. This article in particular will focus on all things related to the female sex and women’s health in Antiphosphol…
- [Latest Research on Antiphospholipid Syndrome (2024 Edition)](https://achronicvoice.com/latest-research-on-antiphospholipid-syndrome.md) - The bad news about Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is that it’s chronic. The good news is that there are quite a number of exciting new treatments in the works. This article is part of the APS resource library that I’m building up on the site for patients, as a patient who has lived with it for mor…
- [Useful Things to Do While on Bed Rest After Surgery: Education, Advocacy & Volunteering (Part 5/5)](https://achronicvoice.com/useful-things-to-do-while-on-bed-rest.md) - This post is part of a series on my knee surgery and recovery journey, and how I coped with all that down time. I spent a good part of a year bed bound, in pain, and also bored. Afternoons were the toughest, as it felt like a state of limbo, where the world was speeding on by... without me. When I…
- [Uplifting Activities to Do While Recovering in Bed (Part 4/5)](https://achronicvoice.com/uplifting-activities-to-do-while-recovering-in-bed.md) - This post is part of a series on my recovery journey from a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture, which left me bed bound for nearly a year. In this article, I will share some uplifting activities to do while recovering in bed. You can also find more tips, resources and fun suggestions at…
- [Fun Things To Do While Recovering From Surgery: Hobbies, Crafts & Games (Part 3/5)](https://achronicvoice.com/fun-things-to-do-while-recovering-from-surgery.md) - This post is part of a series where I share my recovery journey from a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture. Both my knees were broken, and I was bed bound for almost a year, with the first 6 weeks spent trying to keep my legs as flat as I could so as not to incur further injury. If you’re…
- [Fun & Productive Things to Do on Digital Devices After Knee Surgery (Part 2/5)](https://achronicvoice.com/things-to-do-on-digital-devices-after-knee-surgery.md) - Apart from the immense pain and lack of mobility, being stuck in bed after any major surgery can leave you bored to tears. I personally suffered from a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture due to Lupus, and the steroid therapy that I'm on. Being bed bound for an entire year meant that I no…
- [Top Tips for Travelling with Chronic Illness & Disability (From a Girl Who Loves to Travel)](https://achronicvoice.com/travelling-with-chronic-illness-disability.md) - Travelling with Chronic Illness and Disability — Why I Do It Anyway Travelling is one of my biggest passions in life, and I'd like to share my top tips for travelling with chronic illness and disability in this post. Whilst we all travel for various reasons and find pleasure in different things, be…
- [365 Mindfulness Journaling Prompts for Self-Improvement](https://achronicvoice.com/365-mindfulness-journaling-prompts-for-self-improvement.md) - A Note from A Chronic Voice I’d like to thank Chloe of “Nyxie’s Nook” for these 365 mindfulness journaling prompts for self-improvement. Journaling is a fantastic activity and tool to help unlock pieces of your heart, mind and soul that are ‘stuck’, so to speak. I personally use a digital app, Dayl…
- [Depression After Knee Surgery & How to Cope (Part 1/5)](https://achronicvoice.com/depression-after-knee-surgery.md) - In the previous series all about knees, I shared resources for my recovery journey after a major knee surgery. In this new series, I will be sharing things you can do to help keep boredom at bay, because the recovery process for any major surgery can be a long, painful and tedious one. The pain and…
- [Physiotherapy After Knee Operation (Part 6/6)](https://achronicvoice.com/physiotherapy-after-knee-operation.md) - Physiotherapy after knee operation is the most crucial part of the recovery process. It needs to be taken seriously, because doing something wrongly, or too early, or too late, can all have devastating long-term impacts on your ability to walk properly again. I was bed bound for months after my bil…
- [Wound Care & What to Wear After Knee Surgery (Part 5/6)](https://achronicvoice.com/wound-care-what-to-wear-after-knee-surgery.md) - Shopping for clothes can be fun, but this isn't the case when it comes to deciding what to wear after knee surgery. The options for adaptive clothing are limited, and it is difficult to change your clothes or try them on. Yet, comfortable clothing is crucial, especially in the early stages of recov…
- [Resources & Therapies for Pain After Major Knee Surgery (Part 4/6)](https://achronicvoice.com/therapies-for-pain-after-major-knee-surgery.md) - I'm not going to lie, but it's going to hurt pretty badly after major knee surgery, or any surgery for that matter. This article is part 4 of 6 in a series that covers resources and therapies for pain after major knee surgery. It is also applicable for anyone who is bed bound from acute or chronic…
- [Must Haves After Knee Surgery to Stay Comfortable in Bed (Part 3/6)](https://achronicvoice.com/must-haves-after-knee-surgery.md) - You’re literally going to live on your bed for the next couple of months after a knee surgery or major surgery, so you’ll want to get as comfortable as it gets. Your butt and back are going to ache, and it’s not very… interesting, to put it simply. This post is part of a series on my spontaneous bi…
- [After Surgery Care at Home: Hygiene Resources (Part 2/6)](https://achronicvoice.com/after-surgery-care-at-home-hygiene.md) - Let’s face it, after surgery care at home is going to be messy, dirty, and a tad unpleasant. You’re going to need to urinate a few times a day, and poop as well. It’s normal, healthy and human to do so. And you're going to need help with these functions every day for a while. I hate bedpans and com…
- [Knee Surgery Post-Operative Care: Introduction to the Series (Part 1/6)](https://achronicvoice.com/knee-surgery-post-operative-care-introduction.md) - A knee surgery, or any major surgery, carries with it a certain percentage of risk. There's the general anaesthesia, rare but possible mishaps, unforeseen problems, medication interactions and more. Knee surgery post-operative care and the recovery process will look different for every individual,…
- [What's it Like to be a Caregiver for a Chronically Ill Loved One (The Challenges & Rewards)](https://achronicvoice.com/caregiver-chronically-ill-loved-one.md) - A Note from A Chronic Voice: To open, I’d like to thank Lucjan for contributing this guest post. I especially love to hear from men within the community, as their voices are pretty rare, yet vital. Lucjan is a caregiver, whose wife is chronically ill with fibromyalgia and endometriosis. Read on to…
- [What's It Like Going Back to School as an Adult with Disability and Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/going-back-to-school-as-an-adult-disability-chronic-illness.md) - Going back to school as an adult with disability and chronic illness wasn't something I had in mind - at all. But a lot has happened this year for me. For those who aren’t aware, I suffered a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture in January, which left me suddenly disabled and completely be…
- [Knee Surgery for Spontaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture: Weeks 1 to 6](https://achronicvoice.com/knee-surgery-spontaneous-bilateral-patellar-tedon-rupture-weeks-1-6.md) - This article is part of an ongoing series about my Spontaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture incident and knee surgery as a patient with Lupus, other chronic diseases and steroid therapy. Each part of the series will be updated and can be referenced below: Follow the Ongoing Spontaneous Bilater…
- [My Recovery Time for Simultaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture (With Lupus & Steroid Treatment)](https://achronicvoice.com/recovery-time-for-simultaneous-bilateral-patellar-tendon-rupture.md) - This article is part of a series about my Spontaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture incident as a patient with Lupus, other chronic diseases and steroid therapy. Each part of the series will be updated and can be referenced below. In this post, I will share more about my recovery time for simul…
- [Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness & The Plot Twist: Sharpened Self-Worth](https://achronicvoice.com/loss-of-identity-chronic-illness.md) - Chronic Illness & The Inevitable Loss of Identity Chronic illness has gnawed away at my self-identity, self-esteem and self-worth since it made its debut appearance in my life. Can I blame it? These are some of the best and juiciest cuts of a person. With the utterance of a single diagnosis - Antip…
- [Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: 16 Takeaways with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/mans-search-for-meaning-chronic-illness.md) - *Content Warning: Contains mentions of the Holocaust, chronic illness, ableism, mental health issues, chronic pain and suffering. *Disclaimer: 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…
- [How to Prepare for a Medical Appointment in a Post-Pandemic World (4 Top Tips From a Doctor)](https://achronicvoice.com/prepare-medical-appointment.md) - I’m excited to have Dr. Marta Becker with us, as she shares her four top tips on how to prepare for a medical appointment. She is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist with Jefferson-Abington Health from Philadelphia, PA. “Everybody wants to get in and out of their doctor’s office as quickly as…
- [What It Feels Like to be Suddenly Disabled: Taking on the Eye of the Tiger in the Year of the Tiger](https://achronicvoice.com/suddenly-disabled.md) - Welcome to the Year of the Tiger – When I Became Suddenly Disabled I’ve become suddenly disabled, and it’s been a rollercoaster ride the past 4 weeks, in every which way possible. Mentally, physically, emotionally, even spiritually. My identity, ability, desirability and physicality have all been c…
- [How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationships with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/healthy-boundaries-relationships-chronic-illness.md) - We haven't had a guest blogger in a while, so I'm happy to have Lydia with us today! Lydia lives with chronic migraine, Fibromyalgia and C-PTSD. Today she shares with us her tips on setting healthy boundaries in all sorts of relationships, when you live with chronic illness. Let's hear what she has…
- [2021 Virtual Holiday Party for the Chronically Ill and Disabled](https://achronicvoice.com/virtual-holiday-party-chronically-ill-disabled.md) - It's Time for the Chronically Ill & Disabled to Party (Online)! I can’t believe it’s already time for the third virtual holiday party on A Chronic Voice. I still have warm, fuzzy feelings from last year’s Christmas Giveaway! It’s an annual event that I believe brings the health and wellness communi…
- [Why 'Easy' Part-Time Jobs are Not That Easy for Those with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/part-time-jobs-not-easy-chronic-illness.md) - “Get an Easy Part-Time Job”, They Said Many people with chronic illness or a disability are unable to work full-time. You don’t see many of them working part-time jobs either. Why? (Unless they’re hiding in plain sight, which they often are. It’s a bit of a superpower.) All their education seems to…
- [COVID-19 Vaccine Experiences from People with Chronic Conditions](https://achronicvoice.com/covid-19-vaccine-experiences.md) - First of all, I want to thank everyone who contributed their COVID-19 vaccine experiences to this roundup. Yes, there are already many COVID-19 vaccine experiences being shared out there. But the data for those with chronic conditions is still quite sparse. In this collaborative roundup, you will s…
- [Dysphagia & Swallowing Problems (and How Oral Vitamin Sprays Can be of Help to You)](https://achronicvoice.com/dysphagia-oral-vitamin-sprays.md) - Dysphagia is a common problem for many people who live with chronic illness, cancer or a disability for a wide variety of reasons (Leslie et al., 2003). In this post we will learn a bit about the swallowing process, and how things can go wrong along the way. We will also see how oral vitamin sprays…
- [12 Visible Evidence of a Body Gone Rogue (Is Invisible Illness Truly Invisible?)](https://achronicvoice.com/visible-evidence-invisible-illness.md) - The Frustrations of Invisible Illness The invisibility of chronic illness makes it incredibly frustrating. We look healthy, yet the pain under our skin can be excruciating. But is pain ever fully invisible? Painkillers mask the evidence of chronic pain somewhat, yet they often provide minimal relie…
- [Vitamin D & Vitamin K2: How They Boost Each Other in the Body](https://achronicvoice.com/vitamin-d-vitamin-k2.md) - When we mention vitamin D, we tend to think of sunshine and milk. When we mention vitamin K, many people often go, ‘what does that vitamin do again?’. This article explains the role that these two vitamins play in the body, and how they work together synergistically for optimal health and well-bein…
- [It is *Always* Possible to Make Time for What Matters Most](https://achronicvoice.com/make-time-what-matters-most.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 Life has…
- [How to Use the 7 Dimensions of Wellness to Thrive with Chronic Pain](https://achronicvoice.com/dimensions-of-wellness-thrive-chronic-pain.md) - This article explores the 7 dimensions of wellness and how we can use them to improve our quality of life despite chronic pain. Those who live with chronic pain know all too well that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to pain management. Even those who live with the same chronic illness often…
- [The Causes & Dangers of Malabsorption & An Easy Way to Get Your Nutrients](https://achronicvoice.com/causes-dangers-malabsorption-get-nutrients.md) - The causes of malabsorption are not always readily apparent, yet the effects can be devastating as our body does not have the nutrients it needs to function properly. There are certain chronic illnesses that are more susceptible to malabsorption, and many patients require supplementation in one for…
- [Disability and Sex: Disabled People are Not Automatically Bad Sexual or Romantic Partners](https://achronicvoice.com/disability-and-sex.md) - Not Your Everyday Email Request – Writing About Disability and Sex Amidst the dozens of emails I receive a day for blog related stuff, one stood out the other day. It asked if I was interested in writing a post for their blog on disability and sex. I was highly suspicious at first, as it was from a…
- [Why I Moved from SiteGround to Cloudways (and Couldn't be Happier). Plus Cute Puppy Pics & A New Pacing Strategy.](https://achronicvoice.com/moved-from-siteground-to-cloudways.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 A bit of…
- [Oral Spray Vitamins: A Quick & Easy Way to Get Your Nutrients with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/oral-spray-vitamins.md) - Oral spray vitamins are on an upward trend, and for good reason. The benefits are manifold, but are particularly exciting for those who live with chronic illnesses, like me. Apart from pain, many chronic conditions can cause malabsorption or a lack of appetite. Medications themselves can deplete nu…
- [The Barriers That Throw Rocks into My Bucket List with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/bucket-list-chronic-illness.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 Allocati…
- [5 Things You Should Know About My Epilepsy (It's More Than Just Seizures)](https://achronicvoice.com/epilepsy-more-than-just-seizures.md) - Introductory Note from A Chronic Voice Tiffany Kairos is an active advocate in the chronic illness and epilepsy community online, and such a lovely lady, too! She's constantly supporting and giving shoutouts to other chronic illness advocates whenever and wherever she can. I live with epilepsy myse…
- [Is Yoga Accessible for People with Chronic Illness?](https://achronicvoice.com/accessible-yoga-chronic-illness.md) - An Introduction to Accessible Yoga for People with Chronic Illness The type of yoga that comes to mind for most people (long classes and becoming a pretzel) is not the bulk of what yoga can offer. Especially for those of us with chronic illnesses. Despite what we see on Instagram or even on YouTube…
- [12 Chronic Illness Bloggers Share Their Top Posts for 2020](https://achronicvoice.com/chronic-illness-bloggers-top-posts-2020.md) - A Variety of Perspectives from Various Chronic Illness Bloggers It’s been a while since I’ve done a year end top posts roundup, and this year I'd thought I'd do it with a slight twist! Top posts from other chronic illness bloggers will also be included, and they all live with different disorders an…
- [Timeless Duties Toward Life Every New Year](https://achronicvoice.com/new-year-duties-life.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 New Year…
- [How to Survive the Holidays When Chronic Illness & Disability Cause Pain](https://achronicvoice.com/survive-the-holidays-chronic-illness-disability-pain.md) - When It Feels Like You Need to Survive the Holidays Many people love the holidays and Christmas season, including those with chronic illness and disability. All the warm, fuzzy feelings and gatherings with loved ones can bring real cheer. Yet many of us feel like we need to survive the holidays, to…
- [Chronic Illness Christmas Giveaway: Gifts for Every Body in Pain This Lonely Pandemic Season!](https://achronicvoice.com/chronic-illness-christmas-giveaway-gifts-pain.md) - It's Time for the 2020 Chronic Illness Christmas Giveaway! It’s time for the 2020 Chronic Illness Christmas Giveaway on A Chronic Voice! I held one last year too, and found it to be such an enjoyable experience for all parties involved. Who doesn’t love a good (pain relieving or comforting) gift? W…
- [33 Things That Stop People with Chronic Illness From Leaving the House (Sans COVID-19)](https://achronicvoice.com/things-stop-people-chronic-illness-leaving-house.md) - Things That Stop People with Chronic Illness from Leaving the House — Regardless of COVID-19 Status The lockdown laws for the COVID-19 pandemic vary for different countries and states, but people things that stop people with chronic illness from leaving the house are plentiful. In a sense, we live…
- [Suffering with a Rare Disease, Isaacs' Syndrome, as Told from a Male Perspective](https://achronicvoice.com/rare-disease-isaacs-syndrome.md) - Introduction by A Chronic Voice on Men's Health & Isaacs' Syndrome It always warms my heart when I hear a male voice speak up within the rare disease community. Rachit shares about Isaacs' Syndrome in this post. *Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on the author…
- [The Savagery of Panic Attacks & The Saving Grace of Internet Friends](https://achronicvoice.com/panic-attacks-internet-friends.md) - *Content Warning: Mentions of anxiety, panic attacks, depression and suicidal ideation. I’m writing this whilst in a mentally unsound state of being, for a bit of cathartic release at 1am. Anxiety and panic attacks have been plaguing me for months. I had a full blown panic attack yesterday, the sor…
- [Triggers Trigger Triggers (Re-stabilisation Procedure Encore)](https://achronicvoice.com/triggers-trigger-triggers-re-stabilisation.md) - *Content Warning: Mentions of suicide ideation in the post. *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 nostalg…
- [When Your Stress & Fatigue Thresholds Suck (Also on Cute Cockatiels, Education via Zoom & Art Films for Rent)](https://achronicvoice.com/stress-fatigue-thresholds-suck.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 Escaping…
- [How to be a Positive Thinker: Without the Unicorns & Rainbows](https://achronicvoice.com/positive-thinker-without-unicorns-rainbows.md) - Wait...What Did I Just Think? I woke up feeling like crap. One of those depressive days that arrive unannounced, bringing joint aches and other chronic pain friends along with it. “Today is a bad day”, was the very first thought that surfaced in my mind. Quite the positive thinker, as you can tell.…
- [July's Supply & Demand: Learning to Maximise Wellbeing in the Midst of Stress](https://achronicvoice.com/july-maximise-wellbeing-stress.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 Botherin…
- [Interview on “The Uninvisible Pod”: What I've Learned From Living with Chronic Illness for 20 Years](https://achronicvoice.com/interview-uninvisible-pod.md) - I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed over on “The Uninvisible Pod”, a podcast series hosted by Lauren Freedman. She herself lives with depression, anxiety, Hashimoto’s Disease and sleep disorders, since she was a teen. Her podcast features people who live with various chronic illnesses,…
- [Why Self-Acceptance is Important When You Have a Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/self-acceptance-chronic-illness.md) - A Message from Sheryl of "A Chronic Voice" on Self-Acceptance Self-acceptance is one of my favourite subjects to discuss and talk about, so when Kelsey offered to write a guest post about this topic, I was excited. As the tagline of this blog states, “articulating lifelong illnesses from various pe…
- [A Car Accident & A Song Gone Silent (How Life Lessons from Chronic Illness Tide Me Through)](https://achronicvoice.com/chronic-illness-life-lessons-accident-bird.md) - When Silence Isn’t Golden Silence. Who knew silence could be so overwhelming? More suffocating than the humid tropic air, and not in the least bit golden. The rest of the flock is older and more placid, having laid their eggs, and had their mates. They even seem a tad jaded, or it might have been t…
- [Best & Worst Part About Being Stuck at Home (From 32 People with Chronic Illness & Disability)](https://achronicvoice.com/stuck-at-home-with-chronic-illness-disability.md) - What It's Like to be Stuck at Home with Chronic Illness & Disability – Introduction to the Series In the first part of this series, people with chronic illness and disability shared their best tips for coping with isolation whilst stuck at home, often from pain or fatigue. With the COVID-19 pandemi…
- [29 Best Tips on How to Cope with Isolation at Home (from People Who Have Done and Will Do This All Their Lives)](https://achronicvoice.com/cope-with-isolation.md) - 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 as grocery shopp…
- [To Live with Chronic Illness is to Learn to Live with Maybes](https://achronicvoice.com/chronic-illness-maybes.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 Foreseei…
- [How Much Time Are You Wasting On Sleep?](https://achronicvoice.com/wasting-time-sleep.md) - 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 to the state…
- [12 Lessons on Mindfulness (or “How to Relax” by Thich Nhat Hanh)](https://achronicvoice.com/lessons-on-mindfulness-thich-nhat-hanh.md) - 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 to Love’ and mo…
- [A Hurried Return, but Chronic Illness's Opening Hours Remain Unchanged](https://achronicvoice.com/chronic-illness-opening-hours.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 The Retu…
- [Winter Fun, Games & Pain with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/winter-fun-chronic-illness.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 My 3 Mon…
- [7 Reminders For Those Bad Days to Keep You Going](https://achronicvoice.com/reminders-for-bad-days.md) - 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 order! But I just wanted to scribble these t…
- [Drink Pure Wine Review (A Product That Excites Me as a Person with Chronic Illness)](https://achronicvoice.com/drink-pure-wine-review.md) - *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 medical adv…
- [The Extra Costs of Living with a Chronic Illness or Disability (That the News Often Don't Reflect)](https://achronicvoice.com/extra-costs-living-chronic-illness-disability.md) - 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 have a chronic illness or disability,…
- [Coming Alive in the Winter Air (Pushing for Personal Changes & Group Advocacy)](https://achronicvoice.com/winter-advocacy.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 The Trea…
- [How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Your Body (Even with Chronic Illness)](https://achronicvoice.com/healthy-relationship-with-body-chronic-illness.md) - 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 after all, the most intimate relationship I’ll…
- [A Day in the Life of a “POTSie” (A What??)](https://achronicvoice.com/day-in-life-potsie.md) - 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 and travelli…
- [How to Maximise Accessibility & Improve Your Quality of Life at Home](https://achronicvoice.com/maximise-accessibility-home.md) - 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 suit our needs for a be…
- [The Chronic Pain Cycle & How to Break It (Top Tips From an Occupational Therapist)](https://achronicvoice.com/break-chronic-pain-cycle-occupational-therapist-tips.md) - 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 or disability - regai…
- [Hello 2020: A Bubble Covered in Glitter. Please Don’t Pop.](https://achronicvoice.com/hello-2020-bubble-glitter-dont-pop.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 Purging…
- [Travelling New Paths with Chronic Illnesses in My Pocket](https://achronicvoice.com/travelling-new-paths-chronic-illness.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 Exciting…
- [3 Important Holiday Checklists for Those with Chronic Illness (and Their Supporters)](https://achronicvoice.com/holiday-checklists-chronic-illness.md) - 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 per…
- [Dangerous Gifts for People with Chronic Illnesses (and Gift Ideas to Swap Them With)](https://achronicvoice.com/dangerous-gifts-chronic-illness.md) - 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 fad or of true va…
- [Plunging Into a Sparkling Sky of Unknown Possibilities, with a Tinge of Nostalgia in Tow](https://achronicvoice.com/unknown-possibilities-nostalgia.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 Paying P…
- [Life is All Sorts of Crazy, but She's Definitely a Keeper](https://achronicvoice.com/life-is-crazy-but-keeper.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 Chronic…
- [Why Painkillers are One of My Biggest Allies for a Decent Quality of Life](https://achronicvoice.com/painkillers-quality-of-life.md) - 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 junky…
- [Book Recommendations for the Chronically Ill: Part III](https://achronicvoice.com/book-recommendations-3-chronically-ill.md) - 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 top…
- [Sometimes, Physical Pain Isn’t the Worst Part About Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/worst-part-about-chronic-illness.md) - 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 becomes chronic is a majo…
- [On Being a Decent Human Being and Other Thoughts](https://achronicvoice.com/being-decent-human-being.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 In Searc…
- [“Stress Less” Course: By a Therapist Who Lives with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/stress-less-course-by-therapist-with-chronic-illness.md) - *Disclaimer: This “Stress Less” course review is sponsored by Amanda Pratt of “Imagine Life Therapy”. 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 advice. Please…
- [Asking for Help (and Why Everyone Needs to Learn this Important Life Skill)](https://achronicvoice.com/asking-for-help-life-skill.md) - Ancient Communities vs Modern Day Independence Independence is a much revered trait in the modern world. But total independence is a bunch of bullshit. To be completely independent is to live in a bubble in which you’d die within minutes. To be alive is to be dependent; every living being breathes,…
- [What it Feels Like to be Refused Treatment by a Hospital’s A&E / ER](https://achronicvoice.com/refused-treatment-hospital.md) - When Acute Pain Strikes, and You Know What It Entails A sharp pain struck the left side of my abdomen whilst I was asleep, and I just knew. I hurried to pop a pain pill, in hopes that the ache would subside. Sometimes that’s a small, albeit hacky, hint that it’s ‘just’ one of those mysteries that s…
- [A Perfect Capture of Life with Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/capture-life-with-chronic-illness.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 *Trigger…
- [How to Rewire the Brain to Manage Chronic Pain (& Resources to Help)](https://achronicvoice.com/rewire-brain-manage-chronic-pain.md) - In order to know 'how' to rewire the brain to manage chronic pain, first we need to understand 'what' pain and neuroplasticity even are. Let’s take a closer look at their definitions and causations to begin with. *Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Pathways and is meant for educational purposes.…
- [Why You Need a Good Therapist on Your Healthcare Team (Based on My Personal Experiences)](https://achronicvoice.com/why-need-good-therapist.md) - My Biggest Takeaway from Decades of Living with Chronic Illness If there’s one advice I’d give as a person who’s lived with chronic illnesses for 20 years, it is this: don’t ignore your mental health, and find a good therapist to be part of your healthcare team. I learned this lesson the long and h…
- [The Eternal Spoonie Struggle: Justifying Rest & Recovery Time](https://achronicvoice.com/spoonie-justifying-rest-recovery-time.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 #NEisVoi…
- [My Responses to “A Day in the Life” Linkup (What Does 'Normal' Even Mean?)](https://achronicvoice.com/a-day-in-the-life.md) - My Responses to the “A Day in the Life” Linkup These responses are part of the ‘Day in the Life’ linkup previously, which aimed to showcase people with different illnesses, and how they live their lives. The definition of ‘normal’ is always an intriguing topic to me, because there is no such thing.…
- [A Pain Pill, a Caress, an Exhalation of Relief](https://achronicvoice.com/pain-pill-caress-relief.md) - *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 or smile. I hope you enjoy reading them, too! 🙂 *Trigger…
- [Tips & Tools to Help Regain Independence with a Disability or Chronic Illness](https://achronicvoice.com/regain-independence-disability-chronic-illness.md) - *Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by Age UK Mobility, 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 adv…

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