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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.

Diary Entries ⸱ Sheryl Chan

10 Things I Liked in December 2018

Now That 2018 has Come to an End How was your 2018, now that the curtains are drawn? My chronic illnesses evolve every year, and it seems like my brain was the main interest to them in 2018, what with the seizures, brain fog and mixed psychological states. My Christmas
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Diary Entries ⸱ Sheryl Chan

January 2019: Chronic Pain has a Hold on Me, and I Need to Break It

*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

A String of Bad Days (and What Happened When That Good Day Finally Came Along)

Experiencing A String of Bad Days in a Mixed Psychological State I've been in a state of depression again of late. I've been through this cycle enough times to know that my brain chemistry is messed up again, although I have cause to believe that my
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

3 Reasons Why I Don't Let Multiple Sclerosis Prevent Me from Living a Normal Life

An Introduction on Trevor & Multiple Sclerosis It's our pleasure to have Trevor with us today. I am always on the lookout for male voices within the chronic illness community, as they are rarer yet equally as important. The male to female ratio for many chronic illnesses lean
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Pain Management ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Axon Optics: Eyewear Made Specially for Migraine Pain Relief

*Disclaimer: Whilst this post is sponsored by Axon Optics, 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
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Holiday Seasons ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Curated Chronic Illness Gift Ideas for Christmas, Birthdays & Other Occasions!

Chronic Illness Gift Ideas – for What’s Probably on Their Wish List! Wish lists tend to contain practical items that make everyday living easier, or luxurious treats that warm the heart and soothe the soul. I’m not going to complain if I receive a fancy handbag, perfume or surprise
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Mainstream: Can You Talk to Us About ME? (There are Enough 'Normal' Health Tips to Go Around Already)

Constantly I am inundated with article titles, statements, and ‘tips’ that tell me that the key to being healthy is a good night’s sleep. Or that exercise is essential to healthy living. Yes, these things are great for most people. But they do not work for me or M.
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Diary Entries ⸱ Sheryl Chan

De-Stressing and Winding Down in December 2018

*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

All I Want for Christmas is Some Pain Relief! (Real Wish List Ideas from 13 People with Chronic Illness)

A Common Chronic Illness Wish List Item: Pain Relief My original intention for this post was more of a show and tell session, where the chronic illness community could share what was on their wish list, and discover new coping tools. But it turns out that we all mostly want
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Call Me Sick Girl (Or How to Make Your Weakness Your Strength)

Why Many People with Chronic Illness Hate to be Known as ‘Sick’ From reading articles online, I’m aware that many of us with chronic illnesses don’t like to be known as sick or weak. No human being does, really. There are many reasons why one might dislike the
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Singapore ⸱ Sheryl Chan

What's it Like to Live with Invisible Illness in Singapore? (7 Locals Share Their Thoughts)

mThank you to Floral Garage for This Collaboration That Showcases What It's Like to Live in Singapore with Invisible Illness Chesna from Floral Garage approached me a couple weeks back for a collaboration. We had a floral workshop planned for raising awareness on chronic conditions, but perhaps the
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Chronic Illness ⸱ Sheryl Chan

Best Tips for Preventing a Pain Flare (from 40 People with Chronic Illness)

Part 2 of 3 in the Pain Flare Series: Preventing a Pain Flare Before It Hits This is a three-part series all about pain flares caused by chronic illness. (You can find links for the other two at the end of this post.) In this second instalment of the series,
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