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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.

Personal Development ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness & The Plot Twist: Sharpened Self-Worth

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
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Personal Development ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: 16 Takeaways with Chronic Illness

*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 be substituted for medical
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

How to Prepare for a Medical Appointment in a Post-Pandemic World (4 Top Tips From a Doctor)

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’
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Disability ⸱ Sheryl Chan

What It Feels Like to be Suddenly Disabled: Taking on the Eye of the Tiger in the Year of the Tiger

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 called into question.
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Relationships ⸱ Sheryl Chan

How to Set ​​Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationships with Chronic Illness

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
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Holiday Seasons ⸱ Sheryl Chan

2021 Virtual Holiday Party for the Chronically Ill and Disabled

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
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Career & Finances ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Why 'Easy' Part-Time Jobs are Not That Easy for Those with Chronic Illness

“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.
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

COVID-19 Vaccine Experiences from People with Chronic Conditions

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 see a mix
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Diet & Nutrition ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Dysphagia & Swallowing Problems (and How Oral Vitamin Sprays Can be of Help to You)

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
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

12 Visible Evidence of a Body Gone Rogue (Is Invisible Illness Truly Invisible?)

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 relief. A body gone rogue
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Diet & Nutrition ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Vitamin D & Vitamin K2: How They Boost Each Other in the Body

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
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Personal Development ⸱ Sheryl Chan

It is *Always* Possible to Make Time for What Matters Most

*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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