Find community via these posts, or discover ways to support the chronically ill and disabled. Includes community roundups and linkups, where people from all over the world come together to share their perspectives, opinions, best tips and thoughts.
This post is part of a series on my knee surgery and recovery journey, and how I coped with all that down time. I spent a good part of a year bed bound, in pain, and also bored. Afternoons were the toughest, as it felt like a state of limbo,
Apart from the immense pain and lack of mobility, being stuck in bed after any major surgery can leave you bored to tears. I personally suffered from a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture due to Lupus, and the steroid therapy that I'm on. Being bed bound for an
In the previous series all about knees, I shared resources for my recovery journey after a major knee surgery. In this new series, I will be sharing things you can do to help keep boredom at bay, because the recovery process for any major surgery can be a long, painful
A knee surgery, or any major surgery, carries with it a certain percentage of risk. There's the general anaesthesia, rare but possible mishaps, unforeseen problems, medication interactions and more. Knee surgery post-operative care and the recovery process will look different for every individual, but there are some resources
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
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
A Variety of Perspectives from Various Chronic Illness Bloggers
It’s been a while since I’ve done a year end top posts roundup, and this year I'd thought I'd do it with a slight twist! Top posts from other chronic illness bloggers will also be
*Content Warning: Mentions of anxiety, panic attacks, depression and suicidal ideation.
I’m writing this whilst in a mentally unsound state of being, for a bit of cathartic release at 1am. Anxiety and panic attacks have been plaguing me for months. I had a full blown panic attack yesterday, the
*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
Holiday Checklists — For When Chronic Illness or Life Circumstances Affect Your Holidays Negatively
I've created some holiday checklists here for those with chronic illness, and those who want to lend a helping hand. Holiday seasons are a time for fun and bonding, yet they can also be stressful
Physical Pain is Terrible, But Sometimes It Isn't the Worst Part About Chronic Illness
When we mention the word ‘pain’, the type of pain that often comes to mind first is that of a physical nature. Physical pain is no laughing matter; in fact, unbearable physical pain that
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
