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Chronic Illness

In this section you will find all articles related to chronic illness, which is a major focus for this website. Topics span from rare diseases to new diagnoses, chronic pain, brain fog, societal issues and more. Articles are a collection of patient perspectives, both my own and others from the chronic illness community.

Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Hey You...It's Me (M.E. Struggles & a Tribute to the Human Spirit)

An Introduction to Lisa & M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), Which She Lives With Lisa does have a way with words, as she pours her heart out into this powerful piece about M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and her struggles with it. She is a regular contribution on this blog, and I
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Diary Entries ⸱ Sheryl Chan

November 2018: Meeting and Collaborating with Chronically Ill People in Real Life

*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

A Roundup of Biggest Pain Flare Triggers (from 40 People with Chronic Illness)

I Asked What Your Biggest Pain Flare Triggers are, and You Answered In this three part series we’ll be investigating pain flares: how it varies for each individual, what triggers them, how to prevent and also cope with them. (You can find links for the other two at the
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People ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Invisible in Florence: Life with Chronic Illness in Italy

An Introduction to Sara Russell & Chronic Illness in Italy Sara graciously agreed to share her life experiences for the Invisible Cities linkup, when I learned that she resides in the beautiful countryside of Italy! Living in Europe (at least for a while) is a dream of mine, so this
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Self-Care ⸱ Sheryl Chan

The Value in Seeking Out Moments of Gratitude (and How to do it)

An Introduction to Lisa Alioto & Why Seek Out Moments of Gratitude Lisa is writing a series of guest posts on the blog on effective methods to cope with chronic illness. These are principles which she has applied to her own life with success. In this article, she shares how
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Would You Rather: Have an Invisible Illness or a Visible Disability?

Invisible Illness vs Physical Disability – Is There Even a 'Winner'? To clarify before I begin - I have a variety of chronic illnesses that affect the blood, brain, heart and virtually any body part, but I know nothing about physical disability and have only been confined to a
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

What's it Like to Live with a Heart Rhythm Disorder?

The Added Chaos to Life with a Heart Rhythm Disorder I was in a mad rush last week, checking off doctor appointments and errands before my trip to Taiwan. A holiday is always a welcome and happy event, but it probably wasn’t a good idea to run on a
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Career & Finances ⸱ Sheryl Chan

October 2018: Trying to Earn Passive Income Whilst Pacing

*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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Mental Health ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Find Your Way Back to Happiness with a Chronic Illness

An Introduction to Lisa & How to Find Your Way Back to Happiness Using the Zorro Principle As Lisa demonstrates in this post, we can glean inspiration and insight from many things in life, even if they may seem irrelevant or unrelated. I do believe that knowledge gained is never
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Reviews ⸱ Sheryl Chan

YuYu Bottle Review: Hot Water Bottle for ‘Surround Warmth’ Pain Relief

*Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by YuYu Bottle, all opinions expressed in this review are my own. All images of YuYu bottles are from yuyubottle.com, except for those that feature me, my pets or my own bottle. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on
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Personal Development ⸱ Sheryl Chan

There's No One Way to Live Your Life

Is This All There is to Life? It’s easy to get sucked into one way of thinking, when you only live your life one way. Staying under one roof with one partner, or staying in a rented apartment with a constellation of flatmates. Hanging out with the same group
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Diary Entries ⸱ Sheryl Chan

August 2018: Boredom Can be Stimulating & Cuddling My Pet Birds

*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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