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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

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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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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