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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.

Blogging & Writing ⸱ Sheryl Chan

The Power and Purpose of Blogging, and Why You Should Write

This article was first published on writersam.co.uk as a guest post. What's the Purpose of Blogging About Chronic Illness? Blogging about chronic illnesses can be hard work. For some, the exposure of their privacy or the intimacy of topics can be a deterrent. Others struggle with
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Blogging & Writing ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Why I Write, Even Though it Makes Me Uncomfortable

A Reflections 3 Years Later on Why I Write I wrote this article when I first started this blog. Reading it 3 years later simply reminds me of why I need to continue writing. If you're a chronic illness blogger yourself, I hope that this inspires you to
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Home & Lifestyle ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Useful Home Resources I Never Knew Existed (and Learned About from Other Chronic Illness Blogs)

*Disclaimer: Whilst this post on useful home resources is kindly sponsored by Handicare Stairlifts, all opinions expressed in it 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
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

4 Everyday Scenarios We’re Not Sure How to be Polite About and Why

A Quick Update 2 Years from When I First Wrote This Post I wrote this post 2 years ago and to be honest, I don't really face any of these issues anymore, but only because I've been speaking up for myself with more confidence as time
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

When Autoimmune Disorder Ravages Your Face (and How That Led to My Body Dysmorphic Disorder)

An Introduction to Julia Métraux & This Guest Post on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Julia is passionate about writing and contributes to various online publications. She aims to raise awareness on rare diseases and mental health, and we're honoured to have her share her story about body dysmorphic
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Mental Health ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Today is Not a Good Day to Make Decisions (and That's Okay)

You are Never Alone in Thinking that Today is Not a Good Day Have you ever thought to yourself that it's not a good day today, and then watch your mind and body spiral downwards helplessly? These feelings are all part of the human experience, no matter age,
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

“But That’s Normal for Me” (Why I Mistook Dengue Fever for a Lupus Flare)

The Sudden Beginnings of Malaise from Dengue Fever I rarely take pain medications for something as ‘trivial’ as joint aches. But I popped one that day as I had work to do the next day, and I needed all the energy a good night of sleep could provide. Don’t
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Diary Entries ⸱ Sheryl Chan

April 2019: Tiring First Quarter Being Muggle Sick

*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

It's Just One of Those Nights (Poetry on Steroids)

This poem was written during the peak of my struggles with steroid therapy for Lupus (SLE) as a teenager, when I was first prescribed them. If you would like to understand a little more about the side effects and how they affected me, the article can be found here: High
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Personal Development ⸱ Sheryl Chan

7 Proven Strategies to Stay Resilient No Matter What Happens (from A to G)

An Introduction From “A Chronic Voice” On Angela & Strategies to Stay Resilient Angela wrote “I May Be Chronically Ill, but I'm Also Chronically Resilient” on our blog last year, and she’s now back with a follow up piece! In the previous article, she talked about a
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Personal Development ⸱ Sheryl Chan

How to Use the Tetris Effect to Invite Positivity Back into Your Life, Despite Chronic Illness

What’s the Tetris Effect Got to do with Chronic Illness? Wait! Don’t stop reading – I’m definitely not about to start talk about gaming! While the Tetris effect may have started out with a phenomenon identified from heavy video game use, the Tetris effect is now used to
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

40 People with Chronic Illness Share Their Best Pain Management Tips (What to Do if an Unforeseen Pain Flare Hits)

The Final Instalment to the Pain Flare Series: Pain Management Tips In part one of this series, people shared what their biggest pain flare triggers were. In part two, they shared their best tips for preventing a pain flare. But what happens if you land right smack in the middle
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